Handmade Neil Gaiman Doll
Posted by Michelle on May 27, 2011 · 1 Comment
How freakin’ awesome is this handmade Neil Gaiman doll?
He was made by blogger Meridian Ariel who creates all manner of weird and wonderful dolls and monsters, some of which are available to buy from her Etsy shop.
If only all geeky literary crushes resulted in such wonderful creations. I wonder if the real Neil Gaiman also smells of tea, coffee, cinnamon and vanilla?
Recommended Reading: More Craft Blogs | Neil Gaiman on Dork Adore
Etsy Finds: Prim and Plush amigurumi molecules
Posted by Michelle on April 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment
This is an Etsy Finds with a twist as it is dedicated in its entirety to a single Etsy store. Prim and Plush have brought together science and craft in perfect harmony with their rather wonderful amigurumi molecules. Let me introduce you to Mr Ethanol, or CH3CH3OH as he is known to his scientifically... Read More »
Etsy Finds: The Big Bang Theory
Posted by Michelle on March 15, 2011 · 2 Comments
In celebration of the fact that I finally learnt all the words to the theme tune (I am shamefaced to admit ‘Maths, Science, History…’ had me stumped) and because I have a whole lot of love for those lovely geek boys from The Big Bang Theory, I have decided to dedicate an entire Etsy... Read More »
Beasties by Diana Schoenbrun: Dork Review
Posted by Michelle on March 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Always wanted a zombie, werewolf or yeti to pet and call your own? Well then you need to get your mitts on the new craft book Beasties: How to Make 22 Mischievous Monsters That Go Bump in the Night by Diana Schoenbrun, and you can create your very own menagerie of magically mythical creatures. ‘It’s... Read More »
Free Fuzzy Rubik’s Cube Pattern
Posted by Michelle on January 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment
As a child of the 80s I was obviously fairly obsessed with the Rubik’s Cube for a small period of my life, despite never managing to complete it without resorting to cheatery. So I was delighted to stumble across this free pattern for making your very own fuzzy Rubiks Cube on Obsessively Stitching. Unfortunately,... Read More »
Free Super Mario Mushroom Cushion Pattern
Posted by Michelle on January 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment
I have mentioned previously how well old school computer games lend themselves to cross stitching but that’s by no means the old craft that works well. This free Super Mario Mushroom cushion cover pattern by the plaid scottie is a fine example of how good old patchwork techniques can be used to... Read More »
Free Harry Potter doll pattern
Posted by Michelle on December 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Want to make you very own Harry Potter doll? Well now you can thanks to the legendary plush maker Heidi Kenny of My Paper Crane who has shared the pattern for the doll she made for her mega Harry Potter fan son. Read More » AKPC_IDS += "6014,"; Read More →
Bazinga! It’s the best of the craft blogs
Posted by Michelle on December 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Another week, another round up of the very best geeky crafts to be found in the blogosphere, and I can tell you it’s all getting a bit stitchy this festive season! Read More » AKPC_IDS += "5781,"; Read More →
Angry Birds Plush Toy Pattern
Posted by Michelle on December 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Did you know that over 12 million copies of the supremely addictive Angry Birds game have been downloaded? Fancy playing a game of Angry Birds in real life*? Then why not whip yourself up your very own Angry Bird plush toy with this pattern and tutorial from Obsessively Stitching. Just like the game,... Read More »
Free mini Mario Mushroom & Invincibility Star amigurumi patterns
Posted by Michelle on December 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Earlier this week I gave you a roundup of some of the best Christmas decorations for geeks. However, as wonderful as they all are, it can’t be denied that us crafty types can never resist the opportunity to do it ourselves! So I give you, not one, but two free patterns to get you crafting up... Read More »
