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Hit This Mario Mystery Block To Power Up Your Computer

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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December 21st, 2015December 18th, 2015

Bending beneath your desk to turn on your computer can be so tedious. This Mario mystery block button makes turning on your computer fun!

6 Halloween Costumes Inspired by Your Favorite Video Games

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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October 20th, 2015October 19th, 2015 3

Cosplay isn’t just for conventions. Let these ideas inspire you to turn your favorite video game character into your Halloween costume.

Over-the-Top Nursery Brings You Inside Mario Kart

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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July 25th, 2015December 9th, 2015 6

In one of the most impressive builds I’ve seen here (or ever really), former Navy electronics technician, game tester, and current stay-at-home dad Wes Swain has come up with an incredible Mario Kart-themed nursery. His grandfather (an accomplished gunsmith and general tinkerer) and his dad (a skilled artist) inspired Swain to make something that his son “could […]

It Took 6 Years to Crochet This Amazing Super Mario Rug

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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July 7th, 2015July 7th, 2015 8

This highly detailed Super Mario rug took six and a half years to make, and the results are incredible.

Daleks, Ninja Turtles, and More Geeky Easter Egg Creations

By Make: Editors

Make: Editors

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April 3rd, 2015April 3rd, 2015 1

The first day of Spring has already arrived, which means that Easter is just around the bend! You may have always associated Easter with pastel colors and chocolate bunnies. In reality, there are lots of awesome, geeky ways you can celebrate the holiday by making some creative and unique Easter Eggs! If you’re tired of […]

Making a big Head Mario Costume

By Viktor Orekhov

Viktor Orekhov

I’m a PhD Student working on humanoid robots at the Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) at Virginia Tech. I’ve found that making stuff is the best form of procrastination.

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@robotviktor

October 15th, 2013 6

Ever since seeing the Big Head Mode papercraft costume made by Eric Testroete, I’ve wanted to make my own ‘Big Head Mode’ Mario costume.

Super-Sized Mario-Inspired Pixel Wall Art

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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@haleykscissors

March 5th, 2013 2

Get excited about giant, geeky home decor goodness with this super-sized Mario-inspired pixel wall art!

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