May 26

Rushmore Lapel Pins

Rushmore Lapel Pins

I don’t know about you, but I’m super excited for Wes Anderson’s new film Moonrise Kingdom.  It all started with Rushmore, and it never really stopped.   Wes Anderson’s keen eye for nostalgia, anachronistic clothing choices, and his keen use of 60’s and 70’s folk songs in just the right places have firmly ensconced him in my heart.  I came across these on the old Etsy, lapel pins for perfect attendance and punctuality.  Too perfect.  The seller appropriately named SteveZissou also has some pretty awesome cuff links.  

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May 26

To Boldly Create…

To Boldly CreateAn amazing piece of artwork in stained glass.  That is AidanT‘s mission and it seems he’s accomplishing it with wonderful results.  The piece shown is easily recognizable to even the most casual Star Trek fan.  Starfleet’s insignia is worn on the uniforms of every member from the lowest cadet to the highest admiral, for while evolving over the years and various reboots of Star Trek, it has maintained a very recognizable form.  Aidan has created a beautiful depiction of it in stained glass.

Aidan also has crafted a 3D version of the insignia as well.

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May 21

When 900 years you reach, look as good, you will not

Star Wars, hmm?  How about Star Wars origami, hmm?  Better still, Yoda origami, hmm?  Over at hongkiat. check out other nerdy origamis, and care of a mr, the Yoda is.  Phillip West.  His Flickr page check out.  Hmmmmmm.

TRANSLATION:

Who loves origami? Who loves Star Wars? How about Star Wars origami?  Better still, Yoda origami? Check out other nerdy origami at HongKiat, and the Yoda is from Mr. Phillip West. Check out his Flickr page.

Happy Talk like Yoda day!

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May 20

Spectrum Fantastic Art Live

This weekend my daughter, husband, and I checked out the Spectrum Fantastic Art Live! convention in Kansas City. Spectrum publishes an annual art book featuring “a regular showcase for the best fantasy, science fiction, horror, and otherwise uncategorizable artwork”. This is the first year they have also hosted an art fair/trade show “for those who take delight in the worlds of What If?…”

According to the show guide book, “Fantastic art can be a slightly skewed, off-kilter view of reality or a full-blown creation of imaginary lands and the people–and creatures–that live there.”  Given that definition, the art fair definitely provided examples of the fantastic – from fairies to the macabre, there was a little something for everyone.

Click on any of the images to go to the artist’s site.

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May 20

Do or Do Not, There is No Try.

I did try, and I failed. When I see things like this, I just feel so craftily (that’s a word now) inept. Though I have attempted to try and crochet (with minimal success), my skills are far below things like this. I envy those that are talented like this.

LucyRavenScar on Etsy, has her patterns for all 12 of her Star Wars Mini Amigurumi up for sale. For those who the universe has blessed with this sort of jedi power, these are for you.

They’re adorable.
They’re squishy.
And there is one of nearly every character.

What’s not to like?

If you’re looking for just one of the patterns check out her shop and narrow down the search.

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