August 18

Pyrography Pirates


Kim, from Kim’s Krafts Woodburning has been practicing the art of pyrography for over 5 years. She makes small items such as key chains, earrings, coasters and bookmarks to larger items like wall art and tables. Kim says this particular piece probably her favorite because she loves pirates and all the shading that was required in this piece.  She says really was very fun to make.

November 16

Captain Jack Sparrow in Life-Size Cake Form

Brownshill, England resident Lara Clarke, made this life-size Johnny Depp cake over a two-month period for the Cake International show, which took place earlier this month. Lara is a baker at Tasty Cakes.

johnny-depp-cake

The cake comes in at a whopping 5’5″ tall, and is made of 3-D Rice Krispies Treats.

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March 14

Nom nom – International Pi Day!

Nom nom - International Pi Day

Today is the 14th of March and that can only mean one thing. No, I don’t mean the birthday of Albert Einstein and Johann Strauss, I mean International Pi day! According to the Pi Day website:

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (a Greek letter) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159.

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February 8

MessengARRRRRR Bag!

Someone’s going to take away my post-titling privileges, I can tell. ;)

Seriously, though, how could you not be psyched about this awesome pirate bag, put together by Three Geeks and a Needle? It’s a look you could rock at any pirate-, steampunk-, or Victorian-themed event! (Am I wrong? I think those skulls & crossbones, whales, and sea monsters are quite frilly.) I have to admit, I covet these ladies’ bags. Look at the inside, all that attention to detail!

And there is the suggestion on their site that they have made TARDIS bags in the past. And Tron. And pretty skulls. Seems like they found a great source of geeky fabrics! Maybe if we’re very kind, they’ll share the info? :)

July 26

Scurvy Pirate Ship Onesie

Pirate Onesie

Strike fear into the hearts of those landlubbers at the playground with this ship-shape pirate onesie.

Made by hand by poet/crafty lady/new mama Dana Koster, this little treasure is appliqued with up-cycled fabric and felted sweaters.

If swashbuckling isn’t on your wee one’s list of extracurricular activities, Dana’s Esty shop, Stinkopotumus, carries other cute onesies with designs ranging from toadstools to neckties.