13 Crafty Robots

Robots are cool. Do a search on “robot” at etsy.com and you’ll get more than 2,000 results. Flickr serves up another 1,500. Plushies, etched glass, metalworks – anything goes for making robots. Here are a few: Emmett’s Robot Bitterbethany was inspired by Jess Hutchinson and Hillary Lang to make this soft robot. The zipper mouth … Continue reading 13 Crafty Robots

I Find Your Lack of Coffee Disturbing . . .

I often tell folks how I’m a coffee-powered robot, so is it any wonder that these caught my attention: They’re Free Star Wars Printables from Jamie at the blog Some of This and That, and they’re hilarious.  From pithy quotes, like “May the froth be with you” and “It’s a frap!”, if you love coffee … Continue reading I Find Your Lack of Coffee Disturbing . . .

Make Your Own Zombiebot Amigurumi!

I’m not exactly sure what a zombiebot is, but it sure is cute. Check out this free crochet pattern available on CraftFoxes.com, sourced from a super cute book (Crobots: 20 Amigurumi Robots to Make, by Nelly Pailloux). I like this kind of pattern.  It offers up instructions for you to make the zombiebot as is, … Continue reading Make Your Own Zombiebot Amigurumi!

Star Wars Reads Day

Did you know that this Saturday, 10/10, is Star Wars Reads Day? According to StarWars.com: On October 10, 2015, bookstores, libraries, and retailers will participate in the fourth annual installment of the global event, featuring signings, parties, and more. Last year, events took place all over the world, and this year Star WarsReads Day is expected … Continue reading Star Wars Reads Day