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 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...]
Etsy Finds: The Big Bang Theory
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 Finds to … [Read more...]
Beasties by Diana Schoenbrun: Dork Review
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 … [Read more...]
Free Fuzzy Rubik’s Cube Pattern
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 … [Read more...]
Bazinga! It’s the best of the craft blogs
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...]
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 cute craft kits for kids
Fancy giving your progeny a passion for crafting? Have a look at these craft kits for inspiration. Step-by-step Sewing This Mini flower and butterfly cushion sewing kit (£6.96 from Baker Ross) on the right will teach your child the basics of sewing, allowing them to create their own flower or … [Read more...]