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PAX Crafter Round-Up

I had the pleasure of being on the “For the Love of Crafting II: The Wrath of Yarn” panel at PAX last night, and I had a fantastic time. The panel consists of the panelists talking quickly about themselves and their current projects, and then turned into a giant Q&A […]

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Geeky Cross Stitch Templates

Looking for a fun summer project? Take up cross stitching! HalloweenCostumes.com created some geeky cross stitch patterns that you can download for free. They represent fandoms including Back to the Future, Mario, Doctor Who, Star Wars, Legend of Zelda, and Minecraft. If you get started now, these could make really […]

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Amy Sedaris’ Fabric Line

Amy Sedaris is an inspiration to me. She’s an actress, a comedian, an author of cookbooks and craft books, and according to Wikipedia, “runs a cupcake and cheese ball business, Dusty Food Cupcakes, out of her home kitchen.” So, you know, she’s living pretty much all of my life goals. She can now add […]

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Geeky Cross Stitch Kits

  These cross stitch kits will allow you to show off a bit of craftiness and your favorite animal (or pair of eyesight-enhancers). I’m loving the designs above, as well as the corgi and narwhal. Oh, and the mermaid! The kits are available for $18 each at Fab.com.

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Free Printable BSG Card Game

Whether you call it Pyramid or Triad (the names switch between the classic and new series), you know you’ve wanted to try it. Print out your own version of the BSG card game you see the Viper pilots playing. Just try to avoid table-flips and physical confrontations, if you can. […]

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Custom Pixelated Fashion from Kate Spade

Kate Spade’s more affordable line, Saturday, announced a new print today. Although they call it “windowpane,” I see pixels. Pixels that can be colored in and customized however you may want. Sweet! The line includes bags, scarves, pillows, shirts, jeans, and even shoes. What pattern or design would you create with […]

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Create Your GoT Family Arms

Season 3 is coming. (Soon actually–on Sunday!) Prepare yourself by creating your own Family Arms. You can personalize one just like the ones from the show or create a more custom one to suit your  modern-day interests. I was legitimately surprised to see that a cupcake was one of their […]

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Butter Candle, McGyver Style

I’ve seen this video making the rounds the past couple days, and for good reason. Who wouldn’t want to look awesome in front of their friends next time the power goes out? I know I always have some extra sticks of butter lying around… Check out all of Grant Thompson’s […]