Two Ways to Turn Old Cards Into New Art
Before you toss out those old holiday cards, turn a few into geeky upcycled collage or string art projects.
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Category: DIY
Post-Holiday Cleanup DIY: Upcycled Advent Calendar
Reuse the mold from a cheap chocolate “Christmas countdown” calendar to make an upcycled resuable one for next year.
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2021 One-Hit Wonder Goals
New Year’s resolutions are hard for me so this year I’m coming up with one-hit wonder goals, goals I complete once, then move on to the next.
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How to Make a Lighted Rudolph Mask
Make a festive Rudolph mask with a nose that lights up by sewing a basic electronic circuit in conductive thread!
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Six More Fandom-Inspired Cookbooks From Insight Editions
I’ve spent the last few weeks working my way through six of the latest fandom-inspired cookbook options from Insight Editions.
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Make a Retro Style Christmas Tree With Upcycled Toy Rings
Upcycle old plastic toy rings to create a mid-century style Chrsitmas tree for retro style holiday decorating.
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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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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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Soothing My Anxiety With The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery
GeekMom Elizabeth discusses how rediscovering cross-stitch through The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery helps her manage her anxiety.
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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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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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October Calls for Art Challenges
October is full of art challenges. Is there one that can help you with your mental health?
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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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Happy Socks Partners with Disney for New Retro Range
Disney has partnered with Happy Socks to produce a retro, 80s-themed range of socks starring Mickey, Minnie and the gang.
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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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Mars Month: Bake Some Mars Cookies for Launch Day/Where to Watch
Today I will be sharing a recipe for Mars cookies, offering suggestions for a full launch day menu, and sharing how to watch the launch.
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Mars Month: Make Your Own Carl Sagan-Inspired Mars Jars for Under $5
While I don’t have the resources to create my own Mars Jars in the same way Carl Sagan himself did, I was inspired to create my own version.
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Getting Into the Game of Marketing Yourself
Not everyone is comfortable with promoting their own work, but when you’re a writer or artist, it is a necessary evil.
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