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Give a Garden Ornament a Main Street Electrical Parade Makeover

May 8, 2022May 7, 2022Lisa Tate

Need to make a quick surprise gift for the summertime? Grab some paint for this inexpensive project inspired by a Main Street favorite.

Before You Head to the Hardware Store, Read ‘Tools’

May 4, 2022May 3, 2022Jenny Bristol

Whether you’re a tool newbie or an experienced DIYer, ‘Tools” provides new things to learn.

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.

Easy Family Craft: ‘Moon Knight’-Inspired Suncatcher

May 1, 2022April 30, 2022Lisa Tate

Bring the sun and moon together with this easy, family-friendly suncatcher craft inspired by Marvel’s ‘Moon Knight.’

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.

Make a Retro Tiki Lamp Votive for Springtime Fun

April 10, 2022April 9, 2022Lisa Tate

Spring fever is beckoning us all to enjoy the weather and relax a bit. Make a little mid-century tiki-style lamp to fit the mood.

Make a Pop-Up Cube for an April Fool’s Day Surprise

April 1, 2022March 31, 2022Lisa Tate

Looking for a fun little prank for April Fools’ Day or any special occasion? Try out this “Pop-Up Box” idea.

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!

Make an Epic ‘Mad Max’-Style Vehicle From an Old Toy Car

March 18, 2022March 17, 2022Lisa Tate

Turn an old or cheap toy car into an epic ‘Road Warrior’-worthy model with a little paint, some odds and ends, and lots of imagination.

DIY Easy Video Game-Inspired Collection Containers

March 5, 2022March 4, 2022Lisa Tate

Video game characters love to hunt and gather. Try these fun video game-inspired crafts to help them store their collections.

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.

Turn Classic Horror Movie Posters Into Creepy Valentines

February 13, 2022February 14, 2022Lisa Tate

Add some romance to classic scary movie posters for your horror-loving friends—part two in a two-part look at “Valoween” fun.

Give Vintage Valentines a Spooky ‘Valoween’ Makeover

February 7, 2022February 6, 2022Lisa Tate

Turn those silly vintage Valentine notes into something a little more spooky. Part One in a two-part look at “Valoween” fun.

Fun Advent Calendar Idea: A Holiday Mystery Image Puzzle

December 20, 2021December 19, 2021Lisa Tate

This simple mystery image advent turns an old 24-piece puzzle into a new advent or countdown calendar activity.

Fun Advent Calendar Ideas: A Book Flood Countdown

December 11, 2021December 10, 2021Lisa Tate

Families all over the world are discovering the wonderful Icelandic tradition of Christmas Book Flood. Here’s an advent idea to go with it.

Fun Advent Calendar Ideas: Surprise Grab Box

December 7, 2021December 6, 2021Lisa Tate

This countdown calendar grab box with a secret gift surprise compartment is as easy as just wrapping a present.

Turn Kids’ Old Holiday Crafts Into New Teen Art Projects

December 2, 2021December 1, 2021Lisa Tate

Kids make plenty of Christmas and holiday crafts during the season. It’s okay recycle some for edgier teen art.

Make a Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man Cocoa Buddy

November 14, 2021November 12, 2021Lisa Tate

Everyone loves the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man! Here’s a kid-friendly edible craft for your fall and winter warm beverages.

Five Decorating Hacks for Halloween Weekend

October 30, 2021October 29, 2021Lisa Tate

Halloween weekend crept up fast this year. Here are some fun ideas for quick and inexpensive decorating.

Make a Dapper Halloween Hatter with a Discount Store Skull

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021Lisa Tate

Some household items and creative upcycling can turn a discount store styrofoam skull into a cool Halloween showpiece.