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Two Ways to Turn Old Cards Into New Art

January 17, 2021January 16, 2021Lisa Tate0

Before you toss out those old holiday cards, turn a few into geeky upcycled collage or string art projects.

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Post-Holiday Cleanup DIY: Upcycled Advent Calendar

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021Lisa Tate1

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

December 29, 2020December 28, 2020Dakster Sullivan0

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

December 11, 2020December 10, 2020Ruth Suehle0

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

December 8, 2020December 7, 2020Sophie Brown1

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

December 6, 2020December 5, 2020Lisa Tate0

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

November 16, 2020November 15, 2020Lisa Tate0

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

October 31, 2020October 30, 2020Lisa Tate0

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!)

October 25, 2020October 24, 2020Lisa Tate0

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

October 17, 2020October 17, 2020Lisa Tate0

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

October 13, 2020October 12, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew2

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

October 10, 2020Lisa Tate0

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

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020Lisa Tate0

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

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020Cathé Post0

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

September 6, 2020September 5, 2020Lisa Tate2

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

September 2, 2020September 1, 2020Sophie Brown0

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’

August 26, 2020August 25, 2020Lisa Tate0

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

July 27, 2020Sophie Brown0

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

July 22, 2020Sophie Brown1

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

June 29, 2020June 28, 2020Lisa Tate7

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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