Tutorial: Needle Felted Solar System Mobile

I’ve never actually tried needle felting myself, but this is such a wonderful use of the craft that I am definitely going to give it a go sometime. Check out this Needle Felted Solar System Mobile over on It’s a Knit House. There’s a set of instructions for making your own Needle Felted Solar System … Continue reading Tutorial: Needle Felted Solar System Mobile

Needlefelted Spock

Everyone’s favorite Vulcan celebrated his 82nd birthday today! Or rather, Leonard Nimoy, the man behind the Vulcan did. Happy birthday Mr. Nimoy, and of course, live long and prosper. And that’s from the very handsome “Li’l Spock” as well! And the person who created Li’l Spock? Kay Petal, of Felt Alive. She’s a needle felting … Continue reading Needlefelted Spock

Geeky Cookie Cutters!

I found some AMAZING cookie cutters on WarpZone Prints on Etsy, and I just could not resist trying them out!! So, I ordered a few and here’s the finished result! I absolutely love them!! I also have a Mr. Drippy cutter, but I wasn’t able to get the cutter to come out very well, so … Continue reading Geeky Cookie Cutters!

The One Ring Scarf

    “One Ring to rule them all One Ring to find them One Ring to bring them all And in the darkness, bind them.” – J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings. Look at this amazing Lord of the Rings The One Ring Scarf! This one was made by Iamrobot on Ravelry (there are loads … Continue reading The One Ring Scarf

Smell Paladin fresh all day with RPG Class Scented Oils

I’m not sure if I’m alone in thinking of fragrance making as a craft here, so I’m going out on a limb by blogging about RPG Class scented oils. My undergrad major was in chemistry and I have an enormous appreciation for the art and science that is fragrance-making. As a fragrance geek and fragrance … Continue reading Smell Paladin fresh all day with RPG Class Scented Oils

HOWTO: DIY Star Wars Light Saber Lamp

I saw these Star Wars light saber lamps online recently and really wanted one for my sci-fi-themed office. Unfortunately, I couldn’t justify spending $65 on it – and even if I could, they’re not actually out yet. Every place I have looked has them sold out or not available yet. But… could I make one? … Continue reading HOWTO: DIY Star Wars Light Saber Lamp