If you keep up with my articles, then you know my house is where plants go to die. I have been looking at the beautiful mums my dad bought for me slowly die for weeks now. As it turns out, plants like to be watered. Who knew? I saw a lovely photo on Pinterest with…
Author: craftergeek
Caker, Crafter, Costumer
BFA Savannah College of Art in Design
I see something and I try to make it. Sometimes I succeed, sometimes I fail, but I always have fun doing it.
Gifts for Food Geeks
We all have that epicurean in our lives who appreciates an amazing food-related gift. But what if you don’t know anything about food? What if you’re not sure what they like? What if their drawers are full of gadgets they’ve never touched?
Geekly Countdown: Fabric Crafts
Last week I counted down my picks for top geeky fabrics. So what now? Do not despair: I’ve got you covered for fabric craft ideas to make for that special geek in your life. I chose projects which are unisex and suitable for all ages. You can find more projects on my Pinterest board. 10….
Geekly Countdown: Geeky fabrics
Halloween is over, and though most Americans are complaining “Christmas ALREADY?”, those of us who like to make gifts are panicking “Christmas ALREADY?” You may be perusing this article for a yourself or a geeky friend. With geek culture at the peak of popularity right now, we are inundated with fabrics such as Star Trek and…
Cosplay Vounteers of Atlanta
We create magic for the kids we volunteer for. And that’s an incredible feeling, to be the source of that magic. Of that joy. Especially for those kids who really need a little extra magic in their lives
Thinkgeek Store Review
Atlanta-area geeks were treated to Georgia’s first Thinkgeek brick-and-mortar store opening on September 23rd, 2016 in the Mall of Georgia in Buford. I summoned some geek girls for a road trip to the new location yesterday. Here are the pictures and impressions I had! Photo credits: Angela Summers and Gina Gareau-Clark The store begins & ends with their…
Geekly Countdown: TV & Movie cars
If I ever win the lottery, the first thing I’m going to do is buy a red Plymouth Fury. Ok,maybe the third after leaving social media & buying a house outside of Paris. But definitely the third thing. World hunger can wait.
Revenge of the Nerds & Sexual Degradation
Revenge of the Nerds is a light-hearted nerds-turned-heroes movie beloved by many underdogs of the 1980s. While it has many iconic and hilarious scenes, it has its issues: the cringe-worthy racial stereotypes present in so many movies of the decade, an unfair depiction of fraternity life, the fact that Anthony Edwards is supposed to be unattractive,…
Kiki’s Radio Tutorial
I was pretty excited when my niece told me she wanted to go to Momocon as Kiki from Kiki’s Delivery Service! I was most intrigued by the radio. We included a velcro flap to add her iPod into so it would really play music too!
Cosplay Toolbox: Must-have Make-up!
Dragon Con is almost upon us! But what can you do to give your make-up that extra-special touch when you’re a novice? I got you covered from basic brands to special tips for con! Note: these are in no special order as it’s like picking a favourite child. Subversion lash primer & Perversion mascara by…
Ghostbusters Holtzmann Cosplay: The Essentials
98% of females (and some men) who saw Ghostbusters this weekend have already dreamed of making themselves a costume, and 98% of those 98% want to be Dr. Jillian Holtzmann. Seasoned cosplayers are already scheming strategies; but for the novice costumer, I’ve got ya with my suggestions for key pieces for any Holtzmann costume. Wardrobe: you…
Geekly Countdown: Female-led Geek Movies
Female lead aside, Alien will land into the top spot on most everyone’s best scifi film list, if not all-time best films list. Ripley is an amazing character made completely believable by the incomparable Weaver.