Lisa Tate, Author at GeekMom

The First Official BTS Book Goes Above and ‘Beyond the Story’

July 14, 2023July 13, 2023Lisa Tate

BTS has released its first official book in celebration of their 10th anniversary as a group, and it is certainly worth a look.

Be the Artist: Painting Artist Hilights (or Remarques)

July 10, 2023July 9, 2023Lisa Tate

Does adding highlights, doodles and remarques to prints make it original art? Well, it certainly gives a print a more personal touch.

10 Random and Geeky Facts About Pop Culture Bombs and Bullets

July 1, 2023June 30, 2023Lisa Tate

As Independence Day approaches, enjoy these random and geeky facts about pop culture bombs, bullets, and other booms!

Be the Artist: Plastic Canvas Goes Abstract

June 25, 2023June 24, 2023Lisa Tate

Plastic canvas became a favorite of ’70s yarn crafters. Here’s a way to give this practical craft an artsy abstract edge.

5 Ways I’m Going Device-Free This Summer

June 17, 2023June 16, 2023Lisa Tate

I spend way too much time on my tablet and social media, so I’m making attempts to reduce that time for me and my family. Wish me luck.

Be the Artist: the Swanky Black Velvet Painting

June 12, 2023June 11, 2023Lisa Tate

GeekMom Lisa takes us into the world of the kitchy, yet mesmerizing, velvet art that was popular in the 70s and 80s.

Make an Illuminated BTS Logo Sign for Your K-Pop Party

June 2, 2023June 1, 2023Lisa Tate

BTS made their big debut 10 years ago this month. Here’s an easy illuminated DIY to make them part of your own K-pop-themed party.

Be the Artist 2023 Asks the Question, “But Is It Art?”

May 27, 2023May 26, 2023Lisa Tate

This summer’s Be the Artist series is coming soon with some well-known types of art and answers the question, “Yeah, but.. is it art?”

Bias on a Budget: Two Easy Hat Mods for Different Moods

May 23, 2023May 22, 2023Lisa Tate

Finishing up a some easy K-Pop fashion inspired DIYS with two fun hat mods for very different K-Pop idol looks.

Bias on a Budget: One-of-a-Kind K-pop ‘Distressed’ Jeans

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023Lisa Tate

K-pop idols have really taken the “distressed” jeans fashion to the next level. This is an opportunity to turn old jeans into new fashion.

Bias on a Budget: A Mini DIY of J-Hope’s Fortune Cookie Bag

May 6, 2023May 5, 2023Lisa Tate

Make a little pocket-size fortune cookie purse inspired by J-Hope’s designer bag featured in his Disney+ documentary ‘Jack In the Box.’

Halfway to Halloween: Try A Spooky ‘Scrim Effect’ Experiment

May 1, 2023April 30, 2023Lisa Tate

One of the coolest old school spooky effects is a “reveal effect” or “scrim effect”. Here’s and easy DIY experiment to see how it works.

How Well Do You Know Your Famous Guitars?

April 22, 2023April 21, 2023Lisa Tate

It’s International Guitar Month. Here’s a fun quiz to see how well you know who owned and played these cool guitars.

Make a Glam Vampire Attack Necklace for Gothic Cosplay

April 16, 2023April 15, 2023Lisa Tate

We’re nearly halfway to Halloween and vampires are back on the big screens. Celebrate with a gothy glam vampire attack necklace DIY.

Making Custom Decal Transfers for Easter Eggs

April 8, 2023April 7, 2023Lisa Tate

Personalize your decorated eggs this weekend with any image using these easy homemade decal transfer ideas.

Fill Your Basket With Poetry-Inspired Egg Decorating

April 1, 2023March 31, 2023Lisa Tate

April is National Poetry Month! Put a little poetry in your spring or Easter basket with poem-inspired egg decorating.

DIY Easy Blossoming Spring Tree Scene Shadowbox

March 27, 2023March 26, 2023Lisa Tate

Turn a little dead winter twig into a springtime blossom tree scene with an easy little shadowbox craft.

Five Words Every Creative Person Experiences

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023Lisa Tate

The creative spirit is in all of us. When someone is taking an artistic journey, here are five words they may experience along the way.

Creating Laughter With Our “Little JK Adventures”

March 12, 2023March 11, 2023Lisa Tate

When life gets busy and frustrating for my kids, I’ve recruited my daughters’ little Junk Kook Funko Pop to stir up some smiles.

10 Geeky and Random Facts About “Mad” Fictional Characters

March 5, 2023March 4, 2023Lisa Tate

If you don’t watch sports, how about celebrating March Madness with some fun, geeky facts about favorite “mad” characters in pop culture?