10 Random and Geeky Facts About Fictional Holidays
From Life Day to Chrismakkuh, television, movies, comics, and even video game worlds have their own set of holidays and observances.
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Author: Lisa Tate
Lisa Kay Tate is a veteran feature writer with nearly 25 years experience in newspaper, magazine and freelance writing. She and her husband, a history and world geography teacher, live on the edge of "New Texico" where they keep busy raising their two geeklings and sharing space with their dog, Sirius Black, and cat, Loki.
Turn Coloring Pages into Needlework Fan Art
Older coloring pages can become colorful, inexpensive fan art for giftgiving and decoration during the holiday season or any time.
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It’s Okay to Laugh at Life’s Hardest Times
I used to think something was wrong with me when I would use dark humor to get through tough times, but I’ve learned to embrace the laughter.
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From Witches to Watering Holes: A Spooky Woods Quiz
Dark woods and creepy wooden items play a big part in spooky and mysterious tales. Enjoy this woodsy quiz and bonus DIY for Halloween.
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I Made a Vampire Slayer’s Kit (And You Can Too!)
After several seasons of wanting one, I finally put together a little vampire hunter’s kit of my very own… and it was incredibly easy.
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Make a Simple Plague Doctor Staff for Cosplay or Halloween
The Plague Doctor has been a popular costume for the past few years, but this year it seems to really fit with the times in a darkly humorous way.
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Easy Horror Movie Lollipop Covers
Make a spooky and fun bouquet of horror movie themed lollipop covers with a Halloween DIY so easy it’s scary.
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‘Super Sons’ Trilogy Concludes with ‘Escape to Landis’
Ridley Pearson’s “Super Sons: Escape to Landis” is out. Can his final installment in the trilogy keep the momentum of the first two alive?
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Giving Fancy Makeovers for Plastic Skeletons
Plastic skeletons are everywhere at Halloween. Here’s some ways to give them some artistic, one-of-a-kind makeovers.
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Creepy Disney Films From the ’70s and ’80s to Enjoy This October
Disney released several creepy tales and mysterious adventures in the 1970s and ’80s. Here are five to check out this October.
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Yes, You Are an Artist
We are all artists. It is just a matter of tapping into your own creative potential and discovering what is inside.
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15 Random and Geeky Facts About Pop Culture Pumpkins
The fall season comes with an abundance of pumpkins. Here are some random and geeky facts about these glorious gourds in pop culture.
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Be the Artist: Storytelling With Storyboards
Storyboards are important for driving the look of a script or story. Try creating one to help bring a book or story to the “big screen.”
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Be the Artist: Art of the Album Cover
Since the early years of vinyl, a good album cover design could define a band, music genre, or era. Now use them to define the soundtrack of a book.
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DIY Polymer Necklace Ideas Inspired by ‘Lucifer’
The fifth season of “Lucifer” is now streaming! Enjoy these DIY pendents inspired by DC’s Vertigo Comic based series.
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Be the Artist: The Art of the Road Sign
Road signs may be practical, but there is a design element behind them. Take these to fictional worlds with an easy cardboard project.
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5 Reasons to Take a Mural or Public Art Tour
Even during the summer of social distancing, visiting street art and mural sites is makes for some great family memories.
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Be the Artist: The Movie Poster Designs of Saul Bass
Saul Bass used minimalism and simple designs to help tell a story. Use his style to tell a story from your own everyday life.
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Casting My Shadow: Picks for a Potential New ‘Shadow’ Movie
New ‘Shadow’ novels are being planned, which means potential for a new feature film. Here are my picks for the hero and his supporting cast.
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Be the Artist: Election Year Political Buttons
Political buttons have been a part of every election year since the mid-1800s and before. Take this design concept to another world.
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