Our resident space geek, Rachel Hobson, poured her heart into this magnificent embroidery piece depicting the highly-textured surface of the moon, and it really shows. She entered the piece in NASA and Etsy’s Space Craft Contest in hopes that it might win and have the opportunity to fly in space. Her embroidery didn’t make it […]
These rad Star Trek potholders from Ilana of Off the Hook Astronomy look like they’d be easy to work up and great for holiday gifts. I love the touch of crochet for the border, too. Very fun! [via Geek Crafts] More: Crochet Star Trek Diaper Cover Crafty Star Trek Art Show Star Trek Embroidery Star […]
Weigh your hive! Trerick writes: There is currently a NASA-sponsored nation-wide research project that asks volunteer beekeepers to take daily weight measurements of their bee hives. The data is used to estimate when nectar flows begin in order to answer how changing climate effects honey bees. The goal is to build an accurate, electronic bee […]
I love this twist on Star Wars characters and scenes, depicted in a great traditional Mexican art style. [via Designer Daily] More: Amazing Star Wars Cupcakes Get Crafty to Celebrate Star Wars Day Awesome Star Wars Serenity Prayer Cross-Stitch Star Wars Cross-Stitch Baby Blanket And Pillow Gift Set
Is there anything fondant can’t do? This Angry Birds cake by Anya Richardson is gaining accolades on Flickr. [via Laughing Squid]
Flickr user even-star created and posted this fun Space Invaders Christmas cross-stitch chart. Get started now to make one for each of your geeky pals this holiday season! [via Mr. X Stitch]
Last month, I posted about fellow Austinite Allison of Crafty is Cool and her awesome crocheted Team Coco Blimp. She sent the blimp to Conan and last week he posted this rad picture of himself with it. Fun! I was excited to watch his first show on TBS last night, and hoped the crochet blimp […]
