This Lord of the Rings inspired scarf was created by Ravelry user Tina Yeung (aka Tiny Tuna). The Elvish writing that circles around each end of the scarf translates to “One Ring to Rule them All, One Ring to find them, One Ring to Bring them All and in the Darkness bind them” from Tolkien’s … Continue reading One Scarf to Rule Them All
I hate the smell of pumpkin so I was thrilled to see such a long thread on Craftster (and a couple other places) of jack o’ lanterns that I don’t have to look at in person. Here are the geekiest: 1. Muppets Dr. Bunsen and Beaker by knottie on Craftster 2. Carl Sagan by Kirk … Continue reading Pumpkin Roundup
Seems like the people in my house aren’t the only people enjoyingthe Lord of the Rings marathon airing on TNT this weekend. I mentioned it on Twitter and got several “@replies” that they were all doing the same. So in the spirit of the twelve straight hours of Lord of the Rings, I thought it … Continue reading Make Your Own Gandalf Hat
Here’s the first in a series of interviews… Sammi Resendes, with the help of her boyfriend, is Geek Central Station. They make the most amazingly detailed amigurumi characters, all crocheted with felt clothes and polymer clay accessories. She also maintains a great blog of geek crafts she’s found around the Internet. 1. What is your … Continue reading Interview: Geek Central Station
Our first Weekend 10 installment is all about everyone’s favorite Star Wars droid, R2-D2. 1. R2-D2 Cake Flickr user sugarlipscakes made this R2-D2 cake for Dave’s 30th birthday. Dave’s a lucky man. 2. R2-D2 PC Case Mod The Contaminated posted this incredible R2-D2 case modification. Unfortunately, there’s no instructions or further information. Not that any … Continue reading Top 10: R2-D2 Crafts
So everyone has seen the new trailer for the Desolation of Smaug right? Of course you have. Now back to the scarf. This is an epic double knit scarf of the iconic image from Fellowship of the Ring Look at this scarf. Now look at this poster. That is some good work right … Continue reading So Be It. You Shall Be the Fellowship of the Scarf