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Category: DIY

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Create Spooky Party Centerpiece for Summerween Fun

July 9, 2022July 8, 2022Lisa Tate

It is still summer party time, but fall and Halloween aren’t far behind. Get in the spirit of both with an easy “Summerween” centerpiece DIY.

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Make Some Themed Cupcakes This Summer With Wilton!

June 30, 2022June 29, 2022Jenny Bristol

Have a birthday party coming up, or just want to have a themed cake decorating party? Wilton’s got you covered.

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Give Your Old Family Pics a Glitzy ‘Elvis’ Makeover

June 11, 2022June 10, 2022Lisa Tate

Baz Luhrmann’s latest film, ‘Elvis,’ comes out this month. Celebrate his style with a family photo collage project.

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Printed and Painted: The Stream Set From Fat Dragon Games

May 29, 2022May 28, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth describes her experience with 3D printing and painting of the Stream Set from Fat Dragon Games.

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Get in “Toon” for the 2022 Be the Artist Series

May 28, 2022May 27, 2022Lisa Tate

It’s time once again for the family art “Be the Artist” summer series, and this year it’s going to be fully in “Toon!”

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A Toast to ‘Better Call Saul’ With a Zafiro Añejo Stopper Craft

May 22, 2022May 21, 2022Lisa Tate

A fictional tequila helped set the scenes of ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul.’ Here’s how to make your own souvenir bottle stopper.

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Printed and Painted: Tome of Portals From Props & Beyond

May 15, 2022May 26, 2022Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth 3D prints and paints the Tome of Portals from Props & Beyond.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.’

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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