As I am sure the dark evenings, TV adverts, coloured lights and every shop out there are reminding you Christmas is just around the corner. With than in mind, I've put together the best geek greetings cards so you can wish your friends a nerdy Christmas. Nintendo Christmas Cards … [Read more...]
Crochet Mario and Luigi baby rattles
These excellent baby rattles have been crocheted with love by Mama24boyz (or "Melanie Blake" if you prefer a real name), a prolific pattern creator. She's made all kinds of geek fare, including crochet Spongebob and Power Puff Girl patterns. The Mario and Luigi crochet baby rattle pattern gets … [Read more...]
Free mini Mario Mushroom & Invincibility Star amigurumi patterns
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 a storm … [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...]
Musical Mario: Super Mario and a violin…
What do you get when you pair a classically trained violinist with one of the most popular platform games of all time? This video (you'll need the sound on) The video is one of many alternative versions for the classic 90s Italian plumbing game. It's also been recreated on such odd … [Read more...]
Dork Craft: Mario Amigurumi
Mama Mia! One of the most famous gaming characters on the planet has been recreated in crochet form. This Mario Amigurumi has been created by WolfDreamer off the Hook as part of a set of SuperMario characters including Goomba, Luigi and the Mushrooms. This is a free pattern, so you can get … [Read more...]
Dork romance: A Mario Kart love song
You can keep your Marvin Gaye, Westlife and Whitney Houston love songs. This Valentine's Day, I only want to be serenaded with one romantic jingle. The Mario Kart Love Song The song is a YouTube sensation, written by a gaming fan who incorporates his love for Mario Kart with the object of his … [Read more...]
Wall decals and stickers for geek-friendly decorating
Redecorating our kitchen recently, I vowed to find an easier way to give a room a facelift without resorting to hours of slopping on paint and varnishing every nook and cranny. Wall decals seem to be a much cheaper and easier option. The Barcode wall sticker (Rockett St George, £39.95) on the … [Read more...]
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