Geek is chic.
Editor's Pick
1 Adorable Cross-Stitch iPhone Case Is Perfect For Weekend DIY Projects
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2 Crafter's Paradise: Patterns Stitched From Sci-Fi Culture
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3 Cool PaperCraft Fun: Goobeesta
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4 Blueprint's DIY Charging Station Blueprint (Teehee)
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5 Become an Armchair (er, Deskchair) Designer With Spoonflower
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6 Make Your Own Virtual Scrapbook Online
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7 Turn Your CD's into Works of Art
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8 Geek of the Week: Ryan Johns aka the iBoy Boy
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9 Captain Kirk Evolves Into a Beaded Masterpiece
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10 Baby Miittens: Little Ball Hands Not So Freakish After All
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11 Geek Puts Complete Computer In His Gameboy
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12 Hand-Knit Laptop Cord Covers Do Exist!
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13 Glitzy Super Mario Bros. Fashion Collection
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14 Princess Gets Stitched On Shirt, Courtesy Of Mom
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15 Crocheted VHS Tape Bag. . . Enough Said
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16 Craft Nerds: Awesome Geeky DIY YouTube How-Tos
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17 Maker Faire Report - Robots, Crafts And Geeks Galore!
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18 How-To: Get Crafty!
Looking for a cuddly craft to make for the season? I can think of nothing cozier to snuggle up to while sipping apple cider and watching the leaves change than a Wookie. This weekend, get started on sewing the Cuddly Chewbacca doll from Draw! Pilgrim. Head over to the site to download the pattern and get all the instructions on making a Chewie cutie of your own. Read more
Make your Halloween party stand out this year by baking a nod to your geeky lifestyle. Whether comic book superheroes are a favorite, video game wonderlands, or a bit of traditional scariness, test out these kitchen creations come Halloween night. Read more
No need for a background in knitting or sewing for this week's geek craft. Creating wall art for your media room or kids' room is as easy as a blank canvas, some paints, and a serious love of Star Wars. To get this craft, designed by Kim from the blog A Girl and a Glue Gun, take a blank canvas, acrylic paints, and a printer to get a handmade collage to display with pride. For the full tutorial, Read more
Sometimes we need to step back from the wonders of prepackaged goods and tech overload to get back to our handcrafted, DIY roots, but finding the proper inspiration is daunting. Whether it's sitting down at a sewing machine, knitting a sci-fi hat, or creating hacks to make your computer easier to get along with, these books guide the reader to a life they can confidently make all on their own. Read more
Searching for a fun weekend project? Might I present Make Projects' LED Shoe Clips for your consideration. These light-up shoe clips would look great during night-time events and especially for your future New Year's Eve celebrations. The idea is simple, the crafts are inexpensive, and the process is pretty darn easy. Watch the step-by-step, how-to video after the break. Read more
Spanning over four decades the Doctor Who series has developed a loyal following of fans across generations. Whovians are a dedicated bunch and their passion can be seen in the countless handmade crafts, prints, and fan art around the web. Whether you're a Tenth Doctor or Sixth Doctor fan, scroll through the slideshow for perfectly geeky Doctor Who memorabilia. Read more
Sure Comic-Con was last weekend, but some fans may be experiencing withdrawals from the geeky mayhem. Re-create a piece of the geeky fandemonium with these crafty patterns based on Comic-Con and science fiction culture. If you're also a weekend crafting maven, share the final results on our Facebook wall. Read more
Beat the heat this weekend and stay indoors working on these cross-stitch patterns from Etsy seller Argenta Collaborative. The bridging of geek life and pop culture is, as Martha Stewart would say, "a good thing," so we can't resist these Internet meme-inspired crafts. No need to worry on shipping, as the seller will email the patterns once payment is received. Get stitching! Read more
There's nothing like a good DIY project for lazy Summer weekends, and this iPhone 4 DIY Case ($18) I came across is perfect for when you have those extra moments to spare. The cross-stitch case comes with two needles, threads and patterns, and you can get the case in one of six different colors. I'm surprised no one thought of it sooner! Check out more images of the iPhone 4 kit in the gallery, Read more
Feeling crafty? You don't have to buy an expensive craft magazine to get inspired to make something cool — there are plenty of ideas to sift through on YouTube! From making your own laptop bags, jewelry, and more. Check out these how-tos to get you started! Turn your plain boring laptop bag into a light up Tron version: See more awesome how-tos after the jump. Read more
