Now this is my kind of party! After seeing a plethora of cool decoupaged shoes online, Amy Ratcliffe decided to host a “Nerd Shoe Craftacular” so she and her friends could try their hand at some of the projects. And pardon me for saying so, but I’d say the results are a SHOE-IN for geektastic delight. … Continue reading Geeky shoe-shindig
Wow, I love Casstasstrophe’s jewelry. I wish she weren’t on vacation—I’d be tempted to buy it all now! She hits all the geek themes: Firefly, Game of Thrones, Buffy, Star Trek, even Mystery Science Theater 3000. Casstasstrophe’s Etsy Shop
With the season 2 premiere of Game of Thrones tonight, I felt the need to find some crafts inspired by this amazing series (both books and tv show). After searching Etsy, I was automatically drawn to the bracelet made by Luna Designs 101. The House of Stark bracelet is a very simple and understated piece of … Continue reading Winter is Coming
You’ll have to forgive me for posting about Doctor Who twice in a row, but I was unable to control my excitement when I came across this jewelry. Anyone who knows me well, knows I really love hand stamped jewelry. Whether it’s hand stamped leather, or hand stamped metal, I think it’s one of the … Continue reading Wibbly Wobbly, Timey Whimey Jewelry
While I haven’t really done any cross-stitching since about the age of eight, I can appreciate it as an arts-and-craft-form. Done properly and on an interesting subject, and it can be pretty damn impressive. (My mother once re-created this iconic La Dame aux Camelias Mucha poster with spectacular results. Just wish I had a photo … Continue reading Creative Cross-Stitch, Nerdy Needlework
There is still time to craft a gift or two for the holidays. I will have to say scarf making season has passed, but one could knock out a pair of mitts, before Christmas. So here are quite a few options for the geeks in your life. LLP Mitts Pattern Mythic Mitts Pattern The Oncoming … Continue reading Gift a Geek: Keeping Warm – Mittens
