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 it? I think I’d go for a giant 8-Bit heart, myself.
Saturday’s Windowpane collection ranges in price from $25-180. Available at Saturday.com.
In honor of their newest collection and the amazing superhero they came up with to go along with it, Espionage Cosmetics spent Emerald City Comicon putting glitter masks on people. When I first saw them, I thought they were rhinestones placed on a face, but they’re actually done with eyelash glue and loose glitter! Here’s how to make a glitter mask of your own:
Use black eyelash glue
Take loose glitter (we used ones from Espionage Cosmetics’ Comic Book collection) and tap it lightly over the glue dots, making sure you cover them all. Then take scotch tape and lightly remove the excess from your skin by going between the dots. If you want a look similar to Kristina and Liz up top, you can stop here! If you’re looking for more of a two-toned look, continue on.
Using clear eyelash glue
Like the first time, pat the second color on lightly over the slightly-dried glue dots, and try to avoid getting the glitter onto the first color. Remove the excess with scotch tape.
You’re ready to fight crime and look fabulous!
Check out Espionage’s full line of makeup at EspionageCosmetics.com.
You don’t have to cosplay or wear a t-shirt to rock a comicon-appropriate outfit (although those are perfectly awesome things to do as well). For those times when you want to dress up a bit for a panel or a party, I recommend an outfit like the one I wore on Friday of Emerald City Comicon. Prefer a bit more color? You can pair the skirt and necklace with a comic shirt of your choice or a bright red, yellow, or blue top.
I made the skirt out of this fabric from Joann and some simple elastic. I haven’t sewn in a while, and I started and finished the project with time to spare while watching a movie. Use this tutorial, and you can make your own skirt too! (Seriously. It’s SUPER easy.) Not loving the elastic waist? Just put a belt over it, like I did here.
My Pow necklace was from Hot Topic, but Amazon
Boots are a great way to add a bit of heel (or Superhero kick) to your outfit without hurting your feet too much. But flats would look just as nice!
I look forward to wearing the skirt to other functions like parties, ladies’ nights, and some events at other cons. I may even try my hand at sewing a few more before SDCC!
What’s your go-to comicon outfit?
The world is supposed to end in a couple days, and it’s snowing in Seattle. EVERYONE PANIC! Or, just read through this DIY Disaster Survival infographic and make sure you grab the supplies soon, so you have them on hand if/when you need them.
Need a last-minute holiday gift? Print this out and give it along with a backpack full of the needed supplies for a practical gift that says “I don’t want you to die.”
…Because everyone’s day could use a bit more Nathan Fillion.
He goes all out for Halloween, is a DIYer and has a Zombie Preparedness Plan? He is so much cooler than I ever thought possible.
Are there any welders out there? Anyone interested in starting now?
It was the first unofficial day of Fall in Seattle yesterday. The sky became overcast, it rained for the first time in 49(!) days, and I wore a sweater and scarf to work. (The scarf may have been slight overkill, but my office’s air conditioning is ridiculous.) Needless to say, awesomely geeky sweaters need to find their way into my wardrobe soon.
Kirsty Lothian has created the pattern to this fantastic Wonder Woman sweater (or jumper, as she calls it). The detail is excellent, and the sweater is cute enough to wear around non-geeks. Plus, creating the sweater makes for the most perfect “cozy, cuddled up on the couch” activity for those brisk Fall nights!
You can find the instructions for free at Ravelry.com.
(Source: Fashionably Geek)
There’s nothing better than being cozy with a good book in the winter. But when you have errands to run and holiday parties to visit, it can be pretty hard to find the time. With these crafts, you can still bring that familiar book feeling wherever you go. These make great inexpensive and meaningful gifts to the book-lover or librarian on your gift list.
Book Pendant (similar to ones seen at Anthropologie!), by malmow. Find instructions at craftster.org.
Book clutch (similar to ones currently being sold at Kate Spade!), by See Kate Sew. Find instructions at Seekatesew.blogspot.com.
What is your favorite book to cozy up with?
Looking for a a quick project to geek up your Thanksgiving table? Bonnie Burton to the rescue! She posted this easy-to-do craft project on The Official Star Wars Blog. Get the kids involved and make all of your favorite nerdy characters!
Read all of the instructions at the original post.
…Googly eyes are mandatory.
Allow your crafty side to mingle with your geeky side in World of Geekcraft
Available at Amazon.com
(cross-posted from my other site, Zaxy.com)
Pkmnjunky7 put together a video and Instructables sheet on how to make a Zelda Treasure Chest with sounds. And it’s AMAZING.
Directions to make your own can be found at Instructables.com.
What would you put in your Zelda Treasure Chest?