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Weekend Craft: Cuddly Chewbacca

Kelly Schwarze — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:40:34 PDT

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.

5 Geeky Halloween Treats

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:13:43 PDT

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.

Geek Craft: Custom Star Wars Poster

Kelly Schwarze — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:10:34 PDT

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, check out the post on A Girl and a Glue Gun.

The 5 Best Books For a Crafty, DIY Life

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:12:22 PDT

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.

What's your favorite DIY or craft book?

Weekend Craft Must Do: LED Shoe Clips

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:41:31 PDT

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.

Doctor Who Crafts Are Cool

Kelly Schwarze — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:16:46 PDT

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.

Crafter's Paradise: Patterns Stitched From Sci-Fi Culture

GeekSugar — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:30:03 PDT

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.

Get Stitching With These Geek Crafts

GeekSugar — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:47:10 PDT

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!

Adorable Cross-Stitch iPhone Case Is Perfect For Weekend DIY Projects

Kristy Korcz — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:33:50 PDT

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, and be sure to order yours now for some future weekend (or commute!) fun.

Craft Nerds: Awesome Geeky DIY YouTube How-Tos

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:17:31 PDT

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.