I spent many, many a year inhabiting the body of Roseblood, a troll mage, my wild World of Warcraft days. Trolls were a terrible choice, game-play wise. They had no compelling “race” bonus and their large feet meant that acquiring new footwear was meaningless, shoe-wise, since my feet were too big for the in-game shoe … Continue reading Soft spot for a troll softie
I celebrated my 8 year wedding anniversary yesterday. Bronze is the traditional 8 year anniversary gift, which made me think about Steam Punk weddings, chemistry themed weddings, robot weddings, etc. I still am hooked on looking at wedding ideas, and here are a few I think I would use if I were to get … Continue reading Geek Love
Craftster user patty_o_furniture painted her sneakers to show that she is on Team Jacob. Click through to see the other sides, as well as some step-by-step photos. Anyone else making something special to wear to see New Moon? Painted New Moon Sneakers
My friend Ruth Suehle sewed, beaded, wired, embroidered, and stamped herself an incredibly intricate crown-to-toe Red Queen costume for this year’s Dragon*Con — and won the Best Journeyman prize for her handiwork! photo by Weston Clowney; all other photos by Ruth Suehle I asked her how she made it, and she had lots of details … Continue reading Red Queen costume for Dragon*Con
When these babies popped into my inbox, and I hopped over to HunkyDorky to see what else Sponzar had created I was giddy. These are really amazing Terminator Converse sneakers that Sponzar had drew on then painted. I, myself, am an “old school” Terminator fan, enjoying parts one and two a little more than parts … Continue reading Terminator Converse
Prendolyn the Weird blogs all Harry Potter crafts, all the time at Wilcox Wizard Wear. Click through to read five posts detailing how she made this wonderful Fleur Delacour costume to wear to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. She did everything from sewing the dress and capelet to painting a pair of shoes … Continue reading Fleur Delacour Costume