Crafts Archives

Bias on a Budget: 3 Quick K-Pop Themed Ornament Ideas

December 13, 2024May 3, 2025Lisa Tate

It is not easy finding K-Pop themed tree ornaments, but it is easy and inexpensive to make these quick ideas.

Prepping for a K-Pop Concert Immersive Experience

July 20, 2024July 19, 2024Lisa Tate

This Gen-X mom is going to her first K-Pop concert next week, and I have been told to prepare for an immersive experience like no other.

Can You Really Learn to Crochet with Woobles? Part 3

July 4, 2024July 3, 2024Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth gives another update on learning to crochet with Woobles kits.

Bias on a Budget: Make Your Own K-Pop Cupsleeve

March 17, 2024March 16, 2024Lisa Tate

The cupsleeve is something K-Pop fandoms know very well! Even if you can’t find an event in your area, you can make your own.

Bias on a Budget for the Holidays: A Little K-Pop Mascot Tree

December 17, 2023December 16, 2023Lisa Tate

Make a personalized gift for your K-Pop lover with a little mascot Christmas tree of their favorite groups.

Make a Little Simple DIY Krampus-Themed Tree

December 12, 2023December 11, 2023Lisa Tate

Early in December is Krampusnacht, warning kids not be naughty less Krampus comes. Here’s a little easy tree to make him happy when he does.

A Simple Halloween DIY Haunted Dollhouse

October 23, 2023October 22, 2023Lisa Tate

There’s a cool Halloween decor trend of turning old dollhouses in the haunted house showpieces. Here’s how easy it is to do.

Try the Woobles Advent Calendar for Crochet Goodness This Holiday Season

October 15, 2023October 14, 2023Jenny Bristol

The Woobles Advent Calendar is perfect for someone who has a fair amount of crochet experience and also loves advent calendars.

Printed and Painted: Wizard’s Magic Tome Spell Card Holder From Fates End

January 14, 2023January 13, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth prints and paints the Wizard’s Magic Tome Spell Card Holder from Fates End.

No Skill Required for a Meditative Experience ‘Drawing Trees’

May 3, 2022May 2, 2022Jenny Bristol

Grab this book, a pencil, and a quiet corner, and meditate on the shapes of nature.

Printed and Painted: Tower of Terror from Fat Dragon Games

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses 3D printing and painting the Tower of Terror from Fat Dragon Games.

2022 Crafting Goals

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah completed some lofty crafting goals in 2021, so just what is planned for 2022? More crocheted animals of course!

2021: A Crafting Retrospective

February 26, 2022February 25, 2022Sarah Pinault

Reflecting on 2021 doesn’t have to be all bad. GeekMom Sarah looks back over a year of crafting and all the cuddles that were created.

Make/Play/Watch/Read: My Fine Feathered Friends

September 10, 2021September 9, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Birdwatching is a great hobby to encourage at any time of year. Start with our Make/Play/Watch/Read and see where the wind takes you!

Making Teacher Gifts Easy With My Cricut Mug Press

September 4, 2021September 7, 2021Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah’s teacher gift of choice this year? A gift card with a side of personalized mug thanks to the Cricut Mug Press.

Adorn Your Home With Cross-Stitched Disney Villains

August 26, 2021August 25, 2021Jenny Bristol

If you’re really into Disney villains and cross-stitch, this craft book kit is the perfect joining of the two.

TOFT: Here Come the Bees

August 13, 2021August 12, 2021Sarah Pinault

If, like Donna Noble, you have concerns about the world’s bee population, consider joining in the summer fun with Toft, spread a few seeds, share some bee facts, and help repopulate.

My First Craft-A-Long With Toft

June 30, 2021June 29, 2021Sarah Pinault

Once upon a time I was sane, and then I encountered Kerry Lord, Edward’s menagerie, and joined a whole new family of fellow crazy people; Toft addicts. Having mastered the art of the menagerie, and begun my adventures with miniatures, it seemed time to partake in something that I have avoided for years; the craft-a-long […]

Making All Things New With Cricut Maker

June 2, 2021June 1, 2021Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah meets a familiar hobby in new ways with the Cricut Maker, and all things vinyl. Taking the next steps in the world of smart cutting machines, what will she cut next?

Toft Minis: Everything is Cuter in Small Packages

May 11, 2021May 10, 2021Sarah Pinault

Continuing crochet adventures with British brand Toft, this time in miniature. Puppies and Geckos and Badgers, oh my!