This is such a clever yet simple idea from Bethany over at Bethsco. She bought an old 100% wool sweater from a thrift store and up-cycled it into a handy ottoman-style pouffe foot-rest. To make this footstool, you will need: An XL men's charity shop jumper (real wool if you can find … [Read more...]
Sew Nerdy: A geek craft extravaganza
If you're lucky enough to be over in Florida at the moment, you might like to pop over to the Sew Nerdy art show at the Bear and Bird gallery, Lauderhill. There will be displays from Allison at Crafty is Cool, Heidi Kenney's "This American Life" Plush series as well as all manner of other … [Read more...]
Get stitchy with your iPhone case
When I first went over to the dark side and took ownership of an iPhone, I began a desperate hunt to track down one of the cross-stitch cases I'd seen bandied around by all my craftin' pals over the pond. (Image credit: The Zen of Making) Back in those heady days it wasn't that easy to find them … [Read more...]
Yoo Hoo! Minnie Mouse Diaper Cover crochet pattern
This is the cutest, most adorable baby attire ever! The Minnie Mouse ensemble seems to be doing the rounds on Twitter and Facebook – and, after a long search for a crochet pattern, I finally found one on Etsy. It's from the shop AffordableWonders. It's not free, but it's well worth the £2.59 … [Read more...]
Germinate! Germinate! Dalek Plant Pot
We are rather smitten by this wonderful Dalek planter created by craftster member jackielantern. The project was conceived after hearing a joke involving Daleks yelling at plants to GERMINATE! alongside some inspiration from the impressively gigantic Ex-Germinate Dalek Flower Pot by Chris … [Read more...]
Style your own photo handbag with Clippy London
Made from clear plastic pockets stitched together, Clippy bags allow you to create a unique fashion item using your own photos, tickets, Polaroids, old comics or anything else you like. Simply choose your images, pop them in the pockets and you’re good to go. I’m a huge fan of my Clippy bag, … [Read more...]
World of Geekcraft: Geek delights in this craft book
World of Geekcraft is a must-have book for geeks who adore crafting. This quirky read offers 25 project templates, step-by-step instructions, how-to drawings, unique illustrations and photographs encompassed in 192 pages of sheer Geek delight. Penned and put together by Susan Beal, author of … [Read more...]
Hug a politician: Knitted mayoral candidates
In the run up to the London mayoral election (not to mention the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympic Games) I’m suffering a bit from politician overload. Or, at least, I thought I was, before I saw crafter Heather Brown’s woolly take on the front-running mayoral candidates. Trust knitting to … [Read more...]
Get crafting for Mother’s Day
Mothers, where would we be without them? If you want to show your mother how special she is to you on Mother's Day this year, why not embrace your inner child and get crafting? Time may be running out but never fear, we have scoured the internet to share some of our very favourite, … [Read more...]
Handmade Neil Gaiman Doll
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 … [Read more...]
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