Tag: craft
Creative Crafting: Needle Felted Zombie Valentine’s Day Candy
This is the cutest little Valentine's Day gift I've seen in a long time. Does your sweetie like to get a box of chocolates every year on February 14th? Oh, before I go any further, guys, there is something you need to know about that box of chocolates. Make sure you don't cheap out and get a little ...
Creative Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Hats
Believe it or not, Valentine's Day will be here before we know it. One of my favorite parts of that holiday is getting conversation hearts. I don't usually eat them; I just like getting them. They've been around since I was a little girl, and there is just something about them that's nostalgic and f ...
Epic LEGO Starcraft 2 Hyperion Battlecruiser
Another day, another epic Lego build to be revealed. When will it ever stop? Is it just me or are the Lego blocks getting smaller and smaller by the day? I know the smallest pieces are only one "dot," but the detail in today's epic builds are just becoming so mind boggling. I am sure the scale of th ...
DIY Star Wars Paper Snowflakes
Snowflakes are awesome. They are one of nature's little miracles. We all know that every snowflake is unique, but have you ever seen a snowflake under a microscope? It's totally trippy, and you can check out some pictures of them at Snowflakes Under A Microscope. Paper snowflakes might not be as mag ...
10 DIY Thoughtful & Inexpensive Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas
I've talked to a lot of people this season who are already exhausted from all their holiday shopping. 'Tis the season to be jolly, spend time with family and friends, and give gifts to our loved ones. I'm the only girl I know who doesn't like shopping, and if I can't buy it online, I normally don't ...
DIY Snowflakes Made From Junk Mail
Do you know what paper doilies are? I haven't seen a doily since my great grandmother died when I was very young, but she used to always have those in her house. When I visited her, I would fold them in half and cut designs in them with a pair of scissors. If you've ever done that, you know that whe ...
The Kryptonite Necklace: Make Your Superman Defenseless
Ladies, wouldn't it be cool if there was a magical necklace that we could wear that would make the men in our lives fall completely under our spell? They would be powerless, and at our mercy. Hmm... I can imagine so many fun applications for that. Of course, our superpowers would only be used for go ...
The Fuzzy Side Of The Force: Needle Felted Star Wars Ornaments
If you are a fan of soft fuzzy holiday ornaments and Star Wars, you are going to love these little needle felted goodies for your Christmas tree this year. This isn't the first time Star Wars has gone soft. A while back, Richard wrote about some cute crocheted tie fighters. It seems like even Star W ...
For A Geek’s Dinner Table: DIY Star Wars Napkin Rings
These are just the cutest little geeky napkin rings ever! They almost make me want to ditch the paper napkins and pull out the fabric ones. Every day can be a special occasion with these adorable DIY Star Wars napkin holders.
Bonnie at The Official Star Wars Blog created these, and the process lo ...
DIY Stitched Holiday Cards: A Fun Way To Make Creative Cards
People who know me well know that I'm not a crafty kind of girl. It's just not my thing. I even send shirts out when the buttons need to be replaced. It's bad. Don't get me wrong, I've tried, really I have. Over time, I've just come to accept that things like sewing and glue mix with me like oil doe ...
How To: Make An Origami Pikachu
I must be in a real Pokémon mood today because I already wrote about the super cute Pokérose to inspire geek love, and now I have another fun Pokémon project to share with you. I've had in the back of my mind for a while that I want to learn how to make an origami Pikachu. I saw one a few years ago ...
DIY Holiday Snow Globes: Create Your Own Winter Wonderland
Everyone I know loves snow globes. They are so magical, and there is just something about shaking them up and watching the snow fall that never gets old. Did you know you can easily make them at home? It's the perfect weekend project because with only a little effort and a quick trip to the craft st ...
DIY “They Live” Alien Masks: Retro Sci-Fi Brilliance
They Live is one of my favorite sci-fi movies from the '80s. It's definitely in my top 5. Not only am I a huge John Carpenter fan, it features wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper. It just doesn't get any better than a story about aliens trying to take over the Earth, and human beings can't see them unless th ...
DIY Fabric Pinecones: Spruce Up Your Home This Season
These little pinecones are wickedly cool. I normally don't think DIY crafts like this are for me, but this particular one is brilliantly simple, and it's perfect for any holiday decorating you may be planning. These pinecones would also work well for any little homemade gifts you'd like to give to n ...
Cozy Vacation: Stay In This Colorfully Crocheted Hotel Room
Years ago, whenever we thought of knitting or crocheting, we probably thought of little old ladies sitting in rocking chairs with metal knitting needles. However, those days are long gone, and these days even the cool kids on the block are crocheting. Some of the crocheted designs we've featured are ...