As I’ve continued to search for new and inexpensive papercraft methods to make minis and terrain, I’ve discovered a number of websites and comrades-in-arms who also enjoy papercraft with their gaming, and I’d like to share some of these resources with you below — many of these folks are geek parents, so I’ve also asked a few of them for a little background on their hobbies and their kids.
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Hobbyists and students will find the book invaluable, and its a book that should probably be on the shelf in every makerspace.
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Fly your own drone with the FlexBot DIY Camera-Drone Kit: 33% off!
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Nintendo has declared March 10 Mario Day to celebrate all things ‘Super Mario Bros.’
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The projects weren’t fancy; they were just a way to support my daughter’s interest and help her connect with other kids.
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You know how I don’t like to spend Saturday? Watching kids play with Lego bricks. Especially if I’m not allowed to play with them myself. So how I found myself driving three sixth grade Montessori boys (one of them my own spawn) and offering to spend the entire day in an auditorium watching nineteen teams […]
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A few weeks ago, I posted an article about 2D terrain products, both old and new. During some of my research, I found some interesting photos of a large DM screen made by OldSchoolDM. I reached out to its maker, and that in turn opened up another discovery — a leather-bound tome containing five Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (1e) books.
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Want to give your sweetheart something totally awesome, unique, and affordable? Check out these do-it-yourself geeky valentine’s gifts! From cards to decor, there’s a project for everyone!
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How to modify an Otterbox Defender iPhone 6/6+ case to fit Photojojo Iris lenses.
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Hold on to your spandex, minions. We are going blow your night away with the best DIY NYE masquerade costume EVER!
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Learn how to use egg shells to convert a standard book into a dragon skin book.
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In this post I describe how to easily light up the ‘Star Trek Attack Wing’ Oversized Borg Cube.
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Artist, maker, electronics geek, DIY enthusiast, and builder are just some of the names we call ourselves, but, whatever your moniker, we all share a love for creating, building, and the warm sense of accomplishment. Recent advances in technology, and price of the technology, have been a boon to the maker and DIY movement. Below we list the tools, technologies, supplies, and projects that inspired us this year.
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The Emp(w)ire Strikes Back with the DIY AT-AT Cable Organizer & Card Case: 12% off
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Chances are there is someone on your gift list this holiday season that geeks out about tea. So here are some ideas to make them squeal like a tea kettle in delight.
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Most of the time these sleeves end up in the trash instead of recycled. Why use a boring paper sleeve when you can rock a piece of geeky art work instead?
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December 18th will be like a national holiday for ‘Star Wars’ fans. But what about your youngest Star Wars fans, who may be too young to actually see ‘The Force Awakens’ in theaters?
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This year I thought I’d spend my autumn months knitting and crocheting some geeky holiday ornaments! It’s just the right time to start.
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It would be wonderful if we could each buy a shiny new car the second the old one started to look shabby. Even if you’re careful, scratches, dents, and general wear and tear can take their toll on your precious. One solution is to take it to a detailer and have them buff and polish until it looks like new, but that can be expensive. I recently discovered how easy it is to bring a car back to life.
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Feeling crafty? Check out GeekMom Maryann’s tree of life bead and wire pendant tutorial.
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Go back to school with the brightest witch of her age by making a Hermione bookmark.
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Pick up a few inexpensive tiles from the home improvement store, grab some Sharpies, and you’re ready to get started on your one-of-a-kind ‘Doctor Who’ tile coaster.
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Build this great woodworking project for your kids with simple plans from ‘Popular Mechanics.’
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Build this unique sewing box with simple plans from Instructables.
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Melody and her geekling daughter create a DIY fix for Widow-less merchandise. Using problem-solving skills and a voice, the two join the #WeWantWidow movement.
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Patricia shares how her family pulled off a DIY Big Hero 6-themed cosplay for Denver Comic Con.
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85% off the Complete Arduino Starter Kit & Course Bundle
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May the Fourth Be With You! GeekMom Samantha Cook shares three of her favorite projects to celebrate Star Wars Day!
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For one rabid ‘Mortal Kombat X’ fan, the only way to play the game is in an arcade cabinet. Without one around, Mike Jensen opted to make his own.
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The Cricut Explore and the Cricut Explore Air are the newest in Cricut’s line of devices for cutting things out.
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