Because the Snape Potter Puppet Pal just wasn’t enough to satisfy my craving for magical fleece, I found another project for you: “Wizard” Plushie Pals by SaintAngel on Etsy. They remind me of soft Weeble Wobbles! Apparently SaintAngel is concerned about a call from the Ministry of Magic, Office of Copywriting Enchantments, because her plushies are … Continue reading Wizard Plushie Pals
Makoto’s Cross-Stitch Super Collection by Makoto Oozu is, as it says on the cover, very cool! and not lame! Originally two books published in Japan (Hop, Stitch, Jump! and My Stitch Book), this is an awesome compendium of tiny, geeky patterns and projects to stitch. It’s got robots, dinosaurs, monsters, aliens, insects, sea creatures, travel, … Continue reading Book Review: Makoto’s Cross-Stitch Super Collection
Is Yo Gabba Gabba geeky? I’m not sure, but it is on a lot in our house, and I am geeky, so I say yes. Plus there is a magic robot on the show, and who can complain about a show that takes a couple minutes here and there to teach kids how to beat … Continue reading Round Up: 5 Fun Yo Gabba Gabba Crafts
Trilobites were once one of the most abundant types of animal on the planet (there are more than 20,000 known species). As a result, their fossils can be found on every continent. They’re instantly recognizable, and so have become a symbol for fossils in general. Combine that with their rising popularity in steampunk and you … Continue reading Trilobite Friday Roundup
Why limit your crafting to ‘real’ life when there’s a whole virtual world out there to bend to your will! (cue maniacal laugh MUAHHAHAHA!) The residents of the minecraft server Ambar (owned by Angry Dinosaur) have created these glorious pixel art sculptures depicting some of their favourite Nintendo characters. Also, check out that rainbow bridge, … Continue reading Minecraft Pixel Art Sculptures
Here are my choices for the 12 best geek crafts of 2010: January – Super Mario Vest by The Happy Seamstress February – Minimalist Take on Star Wars by Justin Van Gendern March – Tiny Harry Potter Paintings by JennaDickes April – Periodic Table of the Elements Table by Abigailscrafts May – Buffy the Vampire … Continue reading 12 Best of 2010