Have a Merry Geeky Christmas

Well, I can hardly believe it’s December already (so many presents to finish!), but ’tis the season for Christmas trees and ornaments. Luckily for you all, I have found the perfect way to geek up your home for the holidays! These would make great gifts for fellow nerds, or keep them for yourself!

First up, for all of the Captain America fans, make sure your tree is appropriately patriotic with this lovely felt tree skirt! Crafted by the great folks over at With Our Powers Combined, they took a Dollar Store tree skirt and turned it into the Captain America shield. It’s amazing what you can do with creativity and a few yards of felt.

Captain America tree skirt

Next, for all you Potterheads out there, adorn your tree with the Golden Snitch! Made by Gabrielle from Tiny Apartment Crafts, this Snitch is made from a gold ornament, some acrylic paint, and some glittery wings crafted from wire and tissue paper. Beautiful and shiny, it’s a perfect addition to any tree!

Golden Snitch ornament
Every time a Snitch gets its wings, Gryffindor wins!

Well, no matter what day you celebrate, here’s wishing everyone a great holiday season!

Tutorial Tuesday: Crochet Golden Snitch

Still looking for a party favour to make your Harry Potter party go with a ‘zap’? want to give a special Harry Potter loving friend a gift to commemorate the end of an era?

If you can crochet I’ve got a great pattern for you.

This Golden Snitch pattern has been uploaded to Ravelry by Heather Smith. Its super simple, super quick and SUPER CUTE!

Check out her flickr photostream for more knitting and crocheting goodness!

 


Golden Snitch Earrings

Show your Quidditch love with these fun earrings!

I found these in Umbrella Laboratory’s Etsy shop. I really love how she took different findings and made the golden snitch! I think that makes them even more unique and awesome!

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Golden Snitch Earrings

Golden Snitch Earrings

Craftster user pinkleo made these lovely Golden Snitch earrings for a swap. If you don’t know what a Golden Snitch is, go be a good geek and read/watch some Harry Potter. I love that she attached the snitches to the earring wire with clear cord to make it look more like they’re flying.