Image by Elliot Li via Flickr Remember a little earlier this year, when Google dedicated their Google Doodle to Pac-Man? That particular Google Doodle was so popular that a study by Rescue Time estimated that playing it led to five million hours of wasted work time. It's a testament to the … [Read more...]
The Provo Craft Cuttlebug: Dork Review
I know it sounds like some sort of scuttly creature, but the Cuttlebug from Provo Craft is actually a rather swish machine for die cutting and embossing paper. The machine comes pretty much ready to go -- all you have to do is attach the handle. The instructions are very clear and the user manual … [Read more...]
Knit your own boyfriend
Urban Outfitters has a tendency to stock some slightly odd products at times in their home section. The high street retailer stocks a mixture of unusual gifts, including antique-style teacups, sushi erasers and a tea yellow submarine. The 'Knit Your Own Boyfriend' kit is their latest addition, … [Read more...]
The best craft blogs of the week
This week is the start of a new series, where we round up the best of the posts and news in the crafty blogging community. First up, Crafty Crafty found a free pattern for these cube craft Scott Pilgrim characters above. Our very own Michelle Duxbury rounds up the best back to school products … [Read more...]
Free Despicable Me minion amigurumi crochet pattern
This autumn brings another 3D animated extravaganza with Despicable Me, a movie about a supervillian (Gru, voiced by Steve Carell) who hopes to pull off a heist involving the moon. The only thing that stands in his way? Three little orphan girls who wish to adopt him as their new dad. Gru has an … [Read more...]
Get geeky-clean with game cartridge soaps
Proper gaming fans scoff at the idea of luxurious long bubble baths. Why waste valuable ass-kicking time, right? Because you can wash with a retro games cartridge soap! I came across these Games Cartridge Geeksoaps on Craftster. The range includes an 8-bit, 16-bit and 64-bit cartridge, and … [Read more...]
Knit Nation 2010, London: The UK’s biggest knitting show
We want to go to there! The UK's biggest knitting and spinning show is about to hit London and Dork Adore will be in attendance, spending many British pounds on lovely yarn and trying to ignore the fact that crochet appears to be entirely forgot. Brought to you by Alice Yu (from Socktopus) and … [Read more...]
Free Domo-kun amigurumi pattern
Domo-kun is a popular character in Japan where he acts as the mascot for their NHK TV station and the star of his own TV show in the US. According to the stories, he hatched from an egg and suffers from a locked open mouth, hence the crazy look. He's become a bit of a cult-figure now and the … [Read more...]
Scott Pilgrim: Knives Chau and Ramona Flowers X-Stitch
Scott Pilgrim, everyone's favourite happy-go-lucky 20-something comic book hero, will soon be with us again. The sixth and final book -- Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour -- is out on the 20th July. Meanwhile, Edgar Wright's movie -- Scott Pilgrim Vs The World -- will be released on 13th August. The … [Read more...]
Five crafty iPad cases
Here at Dork Adore, opinion is still divided on the iPad. Susi has learned some big iPad lessons, and I really, really want one...although I'm still not completely convinced why. If you've already got your iPad, you'll probably want to keep it in the perfect, glossy condition it arrived in. We … [Read more...]
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