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Pac-Man Week: Crocheted Pac-Man

Crocheted Pac-ManCarey Huffman of full of fluff crocheted these Pac-Man characters for a friend. My favorite part is how the eyes on each ghost are looking in a different direction.

After being begged by fans, Carey was kind enough to make the pattern available under a Creative Commons License.

March 12, 2008   No Comments

Pac-Man Week: Blinky 2-Sided Pillow

Blinky 2-Sided PillowFrom Etsy user punzie’s description:

“…the front has regular Blinky and the back has vulnerable, edible Blinky. Made of 1 inch squares, it measures about 17×17 inches.”

Sorry it’s sold, but check out her other game-related items.

March 11, 2008   No Comments

Pac-Man Week: Ms. Pac-Man Cross-stitch Patterns

Ms. Pac-Man Cross-stitch Patterns

Want to make your own Ms. Pac-Man crafts? Head over to Lots of Patterns and get this vintage Ms. Pac-Man Cross Stitch Booklet. This Millcraft booklet from 1981 includes three different designs.

March 11, 2008   No Comments

Pac-Man Week: Pac-Man Cupcakes

Pac-Man CupcakesTechnabob posted these delicious Pac-Man Cupcakes made by hello naomi. Naomi’s Flickr is drool-worthy. Make smooth decorations like these with fondant icing.

March 11, 2008   No Comments

Pac-Man Week: Pac-Man Shoes

Pac-Man ShoesFlickr user thekalaka.com altered a plain pair of sneakers with what looks like vintage Pac-Man fabric and acrylic paint. There are a lot more photos of altered sneakers in his photoset - gafas y accesorios. After you look at those, click on over to his website, kalaka.com, to see his awesome Darth Vader picture. Geeky all around.

March 10, 2008   No Comments

Pac-Man Week: Ms. Pac-Man Cuff

Ms. Pac-Man CuffEtsy seller inhope made this super cute Ms. Pac-Man cuff bracelet out of marine vinyl. It’s available in her Etsy shop for only $11 plus shipping. Be sure to check out her other geeky crafts, including a Nintendo Controller pillow.

March 10, 2008   1 Comment

Pac-Man Week: Pac-Man Costume

Pac-Man Costume

Geoff Fourtytwo won his company costume contest a few years back with these Pac-Man and Ghost Halloween costumes. He used PVC, fabric and a couple of belts to make it. he even gives us step-by-step instructions!

March 9, 2008   1 Comment

Pac-Man Week: Pac-Man Baby Blanket

Pac-Man Baby Blanket

Welcome to Pac-Man week! We’ll be featuring Pac-Man-related crafts all week long.

Craftster user Glamis made this Pac-Man baby blanket with an entire Pac-Man screen shot. With polar fleece, she machine-sewed the blue strips and hand-sewed everything else. It’s perfect for baby geeks!

March 9, 2008   No Comments

Needle-felted Pac-Man Characters

Needle-felted Pac-Man CharactersCan you hear the “bloop bloop bloop”? FuzzyFelties on Etsy is selling this awesome set of needle-felted Pac-Man characters (largest is 1”W x 2”H). You get Pac-Man and four ghosts (love those eyes!) for $32 plus shipping.

Needle-felting has become really popular lately. Crafters are felting everything from animals to food to accessories. With only two tools needed – special barbed needles and a big chunk of foam – this is an easy craft to get started with. Wool roving comes in every color imaginable and kits are readily available. Craftlog has a simple tutorial. A Wii Mii would probably look great in felt.

March 1, 2008   No Comments