Child’s Own Studios takes your child’s drawing and turns it into a unique plush toy. They stay as authentic as possible to the original drawing and create some really fun things. Cost is quoted for each individual project, but a gift certificate for a doll runs $100 plus $15 shipping. […]
Author: Tara
Knitted Beards Will Keep You Cozy
In Seattle, everyone who’s anyone has been growing out facial hair. As the days get colder, the beards get thicker. Get a leg up on everyone else with these knitted beards and hats that will keep you warm and epic-looking. (Bonus, these all come from designers in the Seattle area.) […]
Get Warholized
Warholize.me allows you to turn yourself into a custom piece of Warhol-style art by choosing the photo, color and quote of your choice. One complete, you can share a small watermarked pic or purchase a larger image (suitable for framing) for one euro. Not too shabby! I think this would […]
Frame Your Game
If you want to play an ongoing game of chess AND class up your living space, this is the way to do it. The Vertical Chess Set will set you back $300, but could be worth it if you’re a chess aficionado and perhaps put it next to your many […]
Superhero Knee-High Socks (with Capes!)
The weather’s getting cozy and I’ve begun to pull out all of my comfortable at-home-only socks. You know, the slipper socks, the fuzzy knee-high rainbow socks… But none of them could ever live up to these. I would wear these every day, running around pretending to be a superhero. While […]
Super Mario Wedding Invites
These invites are one of the cutest, most original geek invitations I’ve seen. Larry T Quach created them for his friends’ wedding, and was awesome enough to blog about them. He also made great favors for all of the guests, complete with a thank you card, meal card, and gold […]
Adorkable Jewelry by Casstasstrophe
Casstasstrophe hand-cuts amazing necklaces and other jewelry in your favorite geek shapes. Whether you prefer science or science fiction, you’ll find something you recognize and love. I’m a big fan of the microscope and the BSG necklaces myself! Jewelry, $8-32 at Casstasstrophe’s Etsy Shop (Source: Amy_Geek.)
Hosting a Vampire
…So you’ve invited a vampire into your home. It’s too late to uninvite him/her, so you better be prepared to entertain. No blood at home? Don’t worry, with this Vampire Condiment Gift Pack and bottle opener, chips and beer may be all you need. Vampire Condiment Gift Pack, around $20 […]
Kryptonite Candy
The other day I was searching for “glow in the dark candy” (why? What do you do in your free time?), and was pleasantly surprised to see that it existed. This Instructables by BrittLiv will have you making yummy and toxic-looking candy in no time. The glowing effect comes from […]
Geek Girl Con Wrap-Up
(Photo from EMP Museum’s Flickr stream.) I had an absolutely fabulous time at the first Geek Girl Con. I bought stuff from the vendor room, painted miniatures, attended the Offbeat Empire party, met fellow lady-geeks, and attended some really great panels. One of my favorite panels was Killing Cattiness and […]
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