Autumn is in the air, leaves are tumbling down from the trees and it's getting colder every day. Truly, the time is right to sit down, get your craft stuff out and get to making. If you need inspiration for your makes, then look no further than the scariest day of the year (which is only a month … [Read more...]
LEGO Turtles show their grumpy side
I've lived through one movie incarnation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT), and I didn't really think that the world needed another one. But then, along it came, and it proved just how little I know. Grossing $185,018,000 the new film made four times as much as the first movie from 1990, … [Read more...]
Doctor Who hits his stride in Time Heist caper
Another doozie from the Twelfth Doctor as the series continues to keep form and the Doctor has started to bed in nicely. Yep, I'm sold. I know my quality control levels are set to 'over-enthusiastic fan-girl' when it comes to Doctor Who, but I really am loving this series. Even my other half, who … [Read more...]
Goo.ey Skins – stick your smartphone to any available surface
As if tech wasn't enabling our Netflix addiction enough, here come the rather fun Goo.ey skins, which are essentially sticky backs for phones, iPads and the like. The Goo.ey skin sticks on the back of the phone allowing you to safely and (most importantly) confidently attach your phone to any flat … [Read more...]
Win the chance to meet Warwick Davis with LEGO!
LEGO has announced a series of 'intergalactic' awards for Star Wars LEGO fans. The Golden Brickies have been introduced to celebrate all the amazing things people have been building with LEGO. There are some top-notch prizes (including a chance to meet Warwick Davis - who not only plays Wicket … [Read more...]
For the eco-conscious knitter or crocheter: introducing textile yarns
Textile yarns are becoming a big trend in crafts. But what are they? Usually made from offcuts and leftovers from the textile and fashion industry, textile yarns can give your makes a unique spin. … [Read more...]
Doctor Who: Listen. Is it safe to come out from under my cushion yet?
Massive Spoiler Alert - definitely don't read this if you haven't watched and don't want one of the scariest episodes ruined. Now it's won't surprise you to learn that I've been confused - it's easily done. And after all, it IS Doctor Who. I mean, I STILL haven't worked out what Sylvester McCoy … [Read more...]
Make Claire’s cowl from the Outlander trailer
Outlander, a historical/fantasy/romance drama series based on the books by Diana Gabaldon, has yet to make it over to the UK (get on it, Channel 4!). But it's already been a success in the States, with Starz (the channel on which it airs) ordering a second series (based on the second book in the … [Read more...]
Robot Hood – Doctor Who’s silliest episode for a long time
The third instalment of Doctor Who romped along thanks to a rather silly storyline involving a lot of merrie men. As with all these series, the “fun” episodes can often go astray (let’s not mention the “Beer Bad” Buffy episode). But in the capable hands of Mark Gatiss, master of comedy, we got … [Read more...]
A free dancing Groot crochet pattern to make your day
The undisputed star of Guardians of the Galaxy (highest grossing movie of the summer, fact fans) is without a doubt Vin Diesel's character, Groot. A colossal tree-like humanoid with a very limited vocabulary, Groot is basically the Giving Tree on steroids. Kind, big-hearted and able to make plants … [Read more...]
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