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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.

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 More Mini and Tabletop Accessory Creators Our Family Recommends

February 18, 2023February 17, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth covers 5 more 3D printing creators for tabletop gaming minis, terrain, and accessories.

Make an Easy ‘M3GAN’-Inspired Patchwork Valentine

February 12, 2023February 11, 2023Lisa Tate

Try this easy “patchwork” cut-and-paste pattern idea to make a ‘M3GAN’-inspired Valentine’s gift.

Four Mini and Prop Creators Our Family Recommends

February 11, 2023February 10, 2023Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses four of her family’s favorite creators for 3D printing files for tabletop and prop purposes.

Give a Valentine Candy Box a DIY ‘Wednesday’-Inspired Makeover

February 5, 2023February 4, 2023Lisa Tate

Turn an inexpensive heart-shaped candy box into a creepy, cool gift inspired by Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ series.

Creative Ways to Keep Small Spaces Looking Cool

January 28, 2023January 27, 2023Lisa Tate

When you have limited room space, like bathrooms, there are plenty of easy ways to give them some cool upgrades.

Two Simple Drawing Projects to Stretch Your Creative Muscles

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023Lisa Tate

The calm of January is a good time to try out some fun doodling and drawing projects for all ages to give your creative muscles a workout.

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.

Easy DIY Snow Globe Decorations With Upcycled Materials

December 18, 2022December 17, 2022Lisa Tate

Those old boxes and catalogs can be used to make some cool upcycled winter “snow globe” decorations for the holiday season.

Homemade Shrink Art Ornaments and More With Upcycled Plastic

December 11, 2022December 10, 2022Lisa Tate

Some plastic containers can be a great upcycled substitute for commercial shrink art sheets for an easy craft.

Upcycled Giftgiving: Little ‘Stained Glass’ Potted Plants

December 5, 2022December 4, 2022Lisa Tate

Make little stained glass inspired potted plant gifts with just a few upcycled materials and your imagination.

Make a Simple Little Grogu Doodle Inspired by ‘Zen’

November 19, 2022November 18, 2022Lisa Tate

Here’s a little doodle tutorial inspired by Studio Ghibli’s beautifully simple contribution to Grogu and the ‘Star Wars’ universe.

Skeleton Diaries: Three Easy Halloween Crafts with One Plastic Skeleton

October 24, 2022October 23, 2022Lisa Tate

One small plastic skeleton can make three different boney crafts for an easy, and inexpensive Halloween display.

The Skeleton Diaries: Our ‘Army of Darkness’ Deadite

October 16, 2022October 15, 2022Lisa Tate

Some kids’ armor and cloth turned a skeleton into an ‘Army of Darkness’-era Deadite, with an added video game-style Easter egg. element.

The Skeleton Diaries: Our Own Skulduggery Pleasant

October 10, 2022October 9, 2022Lisa Tate

We came up with some fun ideas for our new skeleton friends. This week, we turned one into the dapper detective, Skulduggery Pleasant.

Two Easy Kids’ Art Hacks for Lazy Fall Weekends

September 18, 2022September 17, 2022Lisa Tate

Are the lazy late summer (and early fall) weekends getting too lazy? Try this pair of easy art hacks to keep your creative muscles strong.

Be the Artist: The Fanciful Worlds of Don Bluth

August 29, 2022August 28, 2022Lisa Tate

Don Bluth has created fantastic adventures inspired by classics he loved as a child. Use his style to recreate a favorite story you love.

Awaken Your Inner Muse With an Easy ‘Xanadu’-Inspired DIY

August 23, 2022August 22, 2022Lisa Tate

Celebrate the colorful neon style of the early ’80s with this family-friendly and “A-Muse-ing” ‘Xanadu’-inspired project.

Be the Artist: The Groundbreaking World of Jackie Ormes

August 16, 2022August 15, 2022Lisa Tate

Jackie Ormes was the first female African American to be nationally syndicated, and she used her characters to bring her own voice to life.