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Category Archives: DIY
Be the Artist: Max Fleischer and His 1920’s Toons
In the early decades of the 20th century, Max Fleischer was the “Dean of Animation” with his iconic characters and style. Read More
Make a Retro Black and White Cartoon Party
Walk into the past by creating a black and white party area, inspired by classic retro cartoons and games. Read More
‘John Wick 3’ Inspired DIYs for Your Own Safe Haven
Geeky parents can class up their own “safe havens” with a pair of DIY projects inspired by ‘John Wick: Parabellum.’ Read More
Build a Better Shadowbox for Your Fandoms
Build an easy shadowbox for your memory or fandom and take scrapbooking to the next dimension! Read More
“Free Mom Hugs” at a Pride Festival Near You!
Rebecca Angel has teamed up with other moms to bring love and acceptance to all kids no matter what their gender identity by wearing Free Mom Hugs t-shirts at Pride Festivals. Join them! Read More
Four Indie Subscription Boxes You Should Check Out
A selection of lesser known subscription boxes including Jordandené, Fortune Cookie Soap, Glittergrams from Darling Girl Cosmetics, and the Visage Box from Hello Waffle Cosmetics. Read More
DIY: Easy Felt Play Mats for Playmobil and Other Figurine Based Toys
Easy DIY for making felt play mats for Playmobil and other figurine based toys. Read More
Make Dr. Facilier’s Little VooDoo Helper From Yarn
Combine the carnival and Mardi Gras season with anniversaries of Disney’s Haunted Mansion and ‘Princess and the Frog’ with a spooky little DIY voodoo doll. Read More
DIY EDM Character Mini Masks of Marshmello and Others
Make your electronic dance music-lover some mascots celebrating the alter egos of their favorite performers from Marshmello to DeadMau5. Read More
DIY ‘Spider-Verse’ Art on Upcycled Materials
The holiday season is over, so clear out that clutter by drawing the ‘Spider-Verse’ Spidey of choice on upcycled cardboard and other surfaces. Read More
Maker-Hoarding: An Excess of Possibilities
A crafty mind can make junk-purging difficult, when even the most “useless” garbage presents its many possible other uses to you. Read More
DIY: Geeky Costume Jewelry Trees
The Vintage Costume Jewelry Tree was a popular mid-century DIY, and it lends itself to so many fun and geeky variants. Read More
My Tim Burton Halloween Projects: Sandworm Specimens
Beetlejuice may hate them, but sandworms in a jar are a creepy fun way to end a month of Tim Burton inspired Halloween craft projects. Read More
My Tim Burton Halloween Projects: The Killian Family Lantern
It’s dark out there on All Hallow’s Eve. Create an easy cardboard lantern based on the eerie ‘Sleepy Hollow’ prop. Read More
From Dress-Up Box to Cosplay Stash
Reimagining an early-childhood make-believe dress-up box into a stash of raw materials for cosplay somehow gives it renewed appeal to an older child—and her mother. Read More
My Tim Burton Halloween Projects: A ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Scarecrow
I recently gave a Jack The Pumpkin King-inspired scarecrow a makeover. I kept his original “pumpkin head” for something a little more sinister. Read More
It’s Costober, the Best Season for Everyday Cosplay
It’s autumn in the northeast United States and our con season is winding down, but with Halloween around the corner, October is the best time to practice everyday cosplay! Read More
Han Solo Cups Are for Everyone
I’m the proud parent of a happy autistic son, and when Disney challenged us to come up with some crafts involving red Solo cups to celebrate the Blu-ray release of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ I knew the perfect ‘Star Wars’ fan for the job. Read More
Han Solo Cups Are for Everyone
I’m the proud parent of a happy autistic son, and when Disney challenged us to come up with some crafts involving red Solo cups to celebrate the Blu-ray release of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ I knew the perfect ‘Star Wars’ fan for the job. Read More
