One of my favorite fantasy creatures, the dragon, gets such a bad rap. So they burn villages, eat fair maidens and have magical powers, does that them bad? For centuries, knights have attacked them with lances, magicians have cast a myriad of spells, and random people with pitchforks have attacked the dragon’s lair. I think … Continue reading Don’t Mess with the Dragon!
Seeing as there are now only 30 days till Christmas I reckon that we need some geeky Christmas decoration inspiration. Where better to start that with some Tree decorations? Claire (maxxev on Craftster) has started already by making some amazing geek gingerbread men. Made by painting up a pre-made gingerbread shape with under-glaze, she is … Continue reading Geeky Gingerbread Xmas Tree Decoration
I am a lifelong Star Wars fan – I have a picture of my brother and I sitting on our couch in our sweatshirts with Star Wars iron-ons on them, after seeing the first/fourth movie in the theaters (the aforementioned photo is not the same as the one pictured above, however). Thirty-something years later, and … Continue reading Happy (Belated) Wookiee Life Day!
For their birthdays, many women might ask for a day at the spa, or a shopping spree, or at least a fancy dinner. While I can have my girly-girl moments, I really wanted some time when I could bond with my family, and make some lasting memories, before my first-born heads off to college next … Continue reading Chicago Comic Con 2011 – Review (with cosplay!)
According to popular theories held by physics professors the world over, cupcakes are delicious. That’s why I absolutely adore these cupcakes made by quaint_idea for her last ever high school physics class. I’m pretty sure I skipped my last ever high school physics class to pump iron or something equally manly, but I am glad … Continue reading Physics Cupcakes
Why limit your crafting to ‘real’ life when there’s a whole virtual world out there to bend to your will! (cue maniacal laugh MUAHHAHAHA!) The residents of the minecraft server Ambar (owned by Angry Dinosaur) have created these glorious pixel art sculptures depicting some of their favourite Nintendo characters. Also, check out that rainbow bridge, … Continue reading Minecraft Pixel Art Sculptures