May 31

Legend of Zelda Cucco Bracelet

Legend of Zelda Cucco Bracelet“Next up on the Hyrule Evening News: our special report, When Cuccos Attack!”

Anyone who’s played a Legend of Zelda game knows the perils of picking on these seemingly benign creatures. If Link smacks ’em around one time too many, they’ll swarm him in a flurry of vengeful, feathered fury.

Liyo –a research scientist by day, crafter by night– has captured this dramatic scene in a cute plastic bracelet.

She also offers various kawaii rings and bracelets featuring other Nintendo favorites such as Zelda and Super Mario Bros. over at her Etsy store LiyoLabs.

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May 30

Reader Submission! Zombie Braincakes!

Geekcrafts Reader Kayla sent us this sweet picture (hahah) of the Zombie Braincakes she made for her Zombie Research Society meeting.

Man I love cake…

I’m pretty sure I’d still love cake even if it’s covered in fake blood…

I reckon these’d go down a storm at your local church bake sale.

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May 30

“Name the Geek” – Part 2

Hiya Geeks!

We got almost 300 entries for the Name the Geek contest! That’s right–almost 300! Is it the fame you’ll forever have for naming our geek or the epic prize package that brought you out in droves? Anyway, with so many entries, even after deleting the exact duplicates, we decided to make this sort of tournament style to give everyone a fair chance to win. So here’s how it will work:

  • On Monday and Tuesday there are 32 groups of 8-9 names. You can vote for your 4 favorite names in each of those 32 groups.
  • On Wednesday, the top 4 names from each group will be regrouped into 16 groups. Again, you can choose 4 from each group. (Oh my, this might get confusing with saying “group” so many times…)
  • On Thursday, the top 4 names from each group will be remixed into 8 groups. (Yes! Remixed!)
  • On Friday, the top 4 names from each group will be remixed into 4 groups.
  • On Saturday, the top 4 names from each group will be remixed into 2 groups.
  • On Sunday, the top 4 names from each group will be combined and you’ll choose just ONE name from the 8 listed. The one with the most votes is the winner!

Clear as mud? Post a comment here if you have any questions and I’ll try to explain it better.

Most importantly – go vote now! And check back often to see how your entry is doing. There’s a tab at the top to take you right to the day’s polls.

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May 29

Coffee Etsy Treasury

This week’s treasury is brought to you by delicious coffee!

Be sure to click on the image below to be taken to the treasury where you can explore all the caffeinated goodness.

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May 29

Holy Matrimony, Batman!

Superhero Wedding party

“Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Super-Mega Woman and Mighty Cool Man in matrimony, which is commended to be honorable and most righteous among all men…”

After finding numerous examples of superhero weddings online, I’m wishing I had thought to incorporate some of these fun DIY ideas into my own wedding, but I’ll have to settle for the geeky elements of having a marching band playing for our recessional and a Starfleet insignia on our groom’s cake. In case you are in the market for superhero wedding ideas, however, here are some (ahem) super ideas for you to refer to.

The photo to the right is from Neil and Sharon Vaughn’s super wedding, where they dressed as Batman and Wonder Woman, and apparently a number of their guests joined in with the cosplay, too!  (For extra geek points, try to name all the heroes & villains in the picture!)

Comic Book hero wedding cake Take a look at the vintage superhero wedding hosted by newlyweds Megan and Tom, complete with red bridal boots and caped bridesmaids. [The photos are copyrighted, so I couldn’t share them here, but definitely click through to check them out!] It looks like a very classy affair, with just the right touch of “super”. It apparently helps to have a marketing background to pump out a super slick invitation like theirs. Megan wrote about their wedding on the Etsy blog, including links to some of the crafty designers.

For Tony & Sarah’s superhero wedding, Tony turned to a local comic book store to help research weddings in specific comic book issues – kudos to him to conferring with experts!  I can imagine the store staff really getting into the task. I like the superhero centerpieces they created – it would be fun to troll thrift shops to find the vintage pieces. They also made an impressive Fortress of Solitude altar.

What would a superhero wedding be without a super wedding cake? Though it mixes comic book universes, this cake posted at the Wedinator…well, takes the cake!

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