From furry foxes to partying princesses, there was nothing but costumes and cosplay at the second annual Figments and Filaments convention in Kansas City this past weekend. This lovely Artemis was a cosplayed and volunteer for Amanda Lynn Chainmaille Creations.
Jamie, AKA Familyman, posted his lifesize Ravage Decepticon that he made, over at Seibertron. Jamie builds replica props out of foam anti-fatigue mats. This Ravage is for display and to help Jamie get the templates all correct, so he can build a few more for sale. He’s also built a life size R2 out of … Continue reading A Decepticon In Foam
I have seen comic book art applied to a variety of mediums, from shoes to coasters to flasks. And today I bring you a musical medium – a comic book decoupaged guitar from Crafty Geeks. What a cool way to revamp a thrift store (or as the Crafty Geeks termed it, a “boot sale”) find! … Continue reading Comic Book Craft: A Marvel-ous Guitar
Tonight is a first for me…I’m actually posting one of my own crafts here! A friend of mine, Brandon, and his wife recently had a baby boy. By recently, I mean about three months ago. I’m a little late with the baby gift, but I finally finished it tonight. Brandon is wild about the Punisher … Continue reading A Trio of Customized Baby Onsies
You know those glowing potions you pick up in many fantasy video games (hopefully right before a boss fight)? This is a quick project that makes a glowing, USB-powered potion that looks great at your cubicle/desk/office and shows off your geekiness. Unfortunately, no matter what I tried, I could not take a picture that does … Continue reading Tutorial: Glowing USB Magic Potion
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