May 30

Lightsaber Crochet Hook

lightsabercrochethook

Crocheting is already awesome, but you know what would make it even better?  Adding lightsabers.  Channel the force as you make scarves, dolls, and whatever else you like to create while wielding a lightsaber crochet hook.  They’re very nifty and might just help keep your hand from excess cramping.  Cherelle made these super fun, hook grips out of polymer clay.  The tutorial for the grip can be found here, or, if you don’t want to make one yourself, you can buy it at her Etsy shop.

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May 8

Jawa Chupa Chup cover

Jawa chupa chupa cover

My eldest boy recently had a Star Wars birthday party. I was inspired by this pin, to sew some little cloaks for some lollipops, to make Jawa favors. I took notes and photos as I went, so I figured I may as well share the tutorial on my blog.

Of course, if you aren’t sewing inclined, but can’t do without these, the original pin I was inspired by points to a store, so you can buy some too!

  • Jawa lolly cover tutorial at Never mind the Claw Marks
  • Jawa lollipops for sale at Whimsical Boutique
  • See more Star Wars crafts at Geek Crafts
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    April 9

    Star Wars Pillow and Blanket

    Star Wars pillow and blanket

    In just a year, I’m going to be finished with college. Soon, I’ll have to decide what to do with the rest of my life! Every time I see a baby in a pram or stroller, I squee with delight, so little geeky addition sounds just lovely. Young children are a great inspiration for crafts. I honestly can’t wait to turn our study into a Nintendo-themed bedroom and start finger-painting Pokémon with the little ones.
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    April 7

    Chewbacca Domo

    Chewbacca Domo

    I think Chewbacca is one of the most misunderstood characters on Star Wars – probably because very few speak Wookie. Fortunately the pattern for this Chewbacca Domo appears very easy to understand, so with just a few snips and stitches you can have one for your very own. He even includes a video tutorial!

    How cute would this look on your bed? I think it would make a great addition to a dorm room or geek den, too.

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    April 6

    Jawa Birthday Cake

    jawa-birthday-cake

    I just want to start this post out by saying I am a grown woman in her 30’s. And this cake made me jealous of the 5 year old girl that got this for her birthday last year. :)

    Fat Tony 1138 shared this photo of a homemade Jawa cake on his Flickr account.

    “Here’s another of my wife’s cake creations, this one was all her idea. It was made for our friends’ daughter’s 5th birthday. Chocolate cake with chocolate fondant using the same teddy bear cake pan as her two previous cakes, the Ewok and Nibbler. The light up eyes are mini party light LEDs from the craft store.”

    There’s been no word on whether or no Fat Tony 1138’s wife would take orders on a cake like this. :)

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