January
23
January
23
Coraline Gloves
It’s twenty-four degrees in my neck of the woods today, and it’s only getting colder. The colder it gets, the more I knit, and these Coraline gloves are a great way to stay warm and geeky. Blogger Tika Belle provides the instructions for these whimsical Coraline gloves on her blog, Largely Unrepeatable.
January
23
Character Aprons
Thanks to a friend, I found Bethany Sew-&-Sew‘s blog and her amazing apron creations. collection with a range characters from superheroes to video games icons and Harry Potter. Who doesn’t want to look like one of their favorite characters while cooking a meal? Personally, I’m not big on cooking, but one of these aprons just might inspire me to practice more. Well, probably not, but I would look awfully cute turning on the microwave.
January
22
Snape a la Potter Puppet Pals
If you’re a Harry Potter fan and you haven’t seen any Potter Puppet Pals, go watch them right now. In fact, even if you aren’t a fan, watch them. They’re hilarious. Craftster user Troublet made this felt and embroidery Snape from “The Mysterious Ticking Noise” (my favorite PPP video). Oh, Troublet, could you please make something from “Wizard Swears?”
Check out more geeky felt goodness on her blog, The Trouble with Crafting.
January
21
Octopuses everywhere!
I’ve recently been reading Gail Carriger’s Parasol Protectorate series, a delightfully steampunk and hilarious serious of novels that feature a headstrong female protagonist. While reading the series I’ve been struck with just how many decorative octopuses show up, especially around scientists. In my search for an answer I stumbled upon JennyDork. JennyDork is an Etsy shop run by Jenny Lee that carries adorable amigurumis, including this fabulous little octopus. These octopuses are so adorable that my two-year-old sister has been begging me for one since she spied it upon my computer screen and wouldn’t go to bed that night until she got to say goodnight to the octopus.
Needless to say I’ll be acquiring an octopus or two for my sister, and maybe even one for myself ,very soon.
January
21
Futurama Cake Roundup
Futurama is one of my all time favorite shows. I even have a Mars University t-shirt. And yet I’m ashamed to say that I have never had a Futurama cake. After seeing these, I may have to change that when my birthday rolls around.
Brainslug Cupcakes
These were such a hit last year that they were reproduced for the cast and crew for the final script reading of Season 6. The brainslugs are gum paste, and the brains are grenadine flavored buttercream frosting.
I want this at my wedding! I love how detailed it is. I wouldn’t want to cut into it! It looks like the Planet Express logo is actually fondant, not painted on.
I love the New New York skyline on this one (from Edible Art Bakery). The back ground is painted on and the closer buildings are fondant. And the jetpack-wearing cat and dog from the pilot are on there!
These are gorgeous, and could go with any cupcake. The disks are fondant and edible marker (I have to get some!). Plus, there’s a tutorial!
I love that this birthday cake is actually Bender’s head, not just a picture of it. And it’s chocolate!
The bride and groom both love Futurama, so of course that’s what’s on their wedding cake. It even has Buggalo running around the bottom. No sign of the Wongs though.
These are really cute. The Nibbler one is my favorite (I love his eyestock). From Unicorn Magic Baking Company.
I think I might have to bake something tonight. Hmm…
Have a great weekend!