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Geek Crafts: Cthulhu Craft Roundup

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I’m Haley Pierson-Cox from The Zen of Making, and this is your weekly dose of geeky goodness!

Because I’m sure you guys have already heard them all, I’ll spare you the obligatory Lovecraft pun that I’ve been kicking around all week. But, rest assured that it would have been both spectacular and horrible. (Though, do feel free to leave your own in the comments!) For now, my Cthulhu craft round up is, er, calling!

1. Cuddly Cthulhu with Free Pattern from Cthulhu Crochet and Cousins

2. Cthulhu Dice Bag…of Glory! from Arcana Vite

3. Stamped Cthulhu Christmas Card (or Gift Tag) Tut from Giggedy Geekmum

4. Creepy Cute Cross Stitch: Part 2! from NeedleNoodles.com

5. Cthulhu Lip Balm Buddy from Devon Monk

6. Cthulhu Mittens from Diana Stafford on Ravelry

In the mood for more literary crafts? Check out my My Recycled Book Roundup right here on FaveCrafts!

Link Love: The Cat’s Meow

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Just in case you were unaware, yesterday was National Craft Day!  We hope you gave your cat lots of extra love!

To celebrate these furry felines, we’ve assembled some of the best kitty cat craft tutorials we could find!  From eye-“cat”ching home decor to fun kitty themed wearables, these kitty cat crafts can help you honor and love your pet today and always!

With Halloween right around the corner, cat costumes and black cat decor are everywhere!  This Fancy Cat Mask is great for kids to bring to school.  It’s easy and fun to decorate and with some extra glitter and feathers, you’ll definitely be the cat’s meow!

This Quilted Hat Wall Hanging would look just as cute hanging on your wall as it would in a kitty themed quilt!  This pattern is easy to follow and is great for beginning quilters.

Perhaps you’re one of the many who love cats, but find themselves severely allergic (me, too!).  For us unlucky ones, there’s the Knittin’ Kitten Pattern!  Now you can have a cat to love and cuddle with without the terrible itchy eyes, sneezing, and headaches…and best of all, no litter box required!

Can’t get enough cats?  Well be sure to check out our other finds below from bloggers just like you!

 

  1. Sock Cat Tutorial from Life of an Agnostic Sunday School Teacher
  2. Black Cat Pillows from Woman’s Day
  3. Kitty Cat Flats from The Teal Cat Project
  4. Mini Cats from Nuno Life
  5. Black Cat and Ginger Cat from Wolly Toons
  6. Keyboard Cat from Urban Threads
  7. Crazy Cat Hat from Brenda Anderson
  8. Stripe-y Patchwork Cat from Green Kitchen
  9. Felt Cat Pin from Wee Folk Studio

 

Geek Crafts: Typography Crafts Roundup

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I’m Haley Pierson-Cox from The Zen of Making, and this is your weekly dose of geeky goodness!

I’m a sucker for a good typeface, and I’ve definitely been known to nerd out over a beautifully executed display of font. Are you a confirmed a book nerd or design geek? Or maybe you’re just looking for new ideas for signs and labels? Great! If you like type, this typography crafts roundup is for you!

1. Yarn-Wrapped Letters from Let Birds Fly

2. Mossy Ampersand Tutorial & DIY from Two Twenty One

3. Typographic Character Coasters from Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories

4. Letter Lighting: A fun font craft from The Swell Life

5. DIY Wednesdays: Appliqué Pillows from Design Sponge

6. DIY String Art Tutorial from Honey & Fitz

Want more letter-inspired craft ideas? Check out my Keyboard Key Tie Tack or Lapel Pin Tutorial and Recycled DON’T PANIC Drink Set right here on FaveCrafts!

Geek Crafts: Batman Knit and Crochet Roundup

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I’m Haley Pierson-Cox from The Zen of Making, and this is your weekly dose of geeky goodness!

In a crafty nod to the final Batman movie in the Christopher Nolan trilogy, I scoured the internet for the very best in bat-related projects. And, as it turns out, a ton of Batman fans are also very talented yarn crafters! So, to celebrate this awesome trend in geek crafting, I’ve put together a roundup of my favorite Batman-inspired knit and crochet projects. Enjoy!

1. Knitted Batman Headband from Craftyville on Squidoo

2. Batman Knit Hat from Portable Knitting

3. Pattern: Batman, The Brave and Bold from Craftiness

4. Wa na na na na na na na Bat Shawl! from The AntiCraft

5. Kids Batman Hat from Craftown.com

6. Robin (Batman & Robin) from Bethea Buchanan on Ravelry

Need more geeky superhero ideas? Check out my Avengers Superhero Craft Roundup right here on FaveCrafts!

July Blog Hop Winners

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Thanks to everyone who participated in our Summer Crafts blog hop this month! We challenged you to share your best summertime projects with the FaveCrafts community and we randomly selected three winners, who will each get a shout out in our newsletters!

 

And the winners are…

(in no particular order!)

Winner #1:  Jen from 100 Directions!
Jen submitted this adorable shoebox picnic basket, perfect for a light lunch!  You can find the full tutorial for The Cute Shoebox Picnic Basket on her blog, 100 Directions.

Winner #2:  Kierste from Brown Paper Packages!
Kierste submitted this festive American Flag bunted banner, the perfect 4th of July or Flag Day decoration!  You can find the full tutorial for The Stars and Stripes Bunting Banner on her blog, Brown Paper Packages.

Winner #3:  Divya from Jewels of Sayuri!
Divya submitted this stunning summer necklace.  It’s perfect for adding a little color to a beach ensemble or a great accessory for a summer night on the town!  You can find the full tutorial for The Neon Summer Necklace on her blog, Jewels of Sayuri.

Thank you to everyone who linked up for this hop! You can see all the submissions and get all the great summertime tutorials by visiting the July Blog Hop post.

We’ll see you back here for the next blog hop in August!

July Blog Hop: Summer Craft Ideas

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Welcome to the FaveCrafts Blog Hop, where you get to showcase your work! What did you make this month? Something summery and fun?  Show us your favorite summer themed craft blog post from the month, or make something and write it up just for the occasion! We want to see your crochet and knit projects, sewing ideas, holiday decorations and home decor, kids’ crafts, and more!

This month we’re going to pick our favorite 3 photos to feature in a newsletter! We’ll show off your beautiful summer project and link to your blog as a way of thanking you for contributing!  The linky list will be open for one week, until Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 11:59 PM. Get your links in by then for a chance to be featured. The winner will also be announced here on the FaveCrafts Blog and on Facebook.

How to Participate:

  1. Write a blog post on your own blog showcasing your summer projects. You can talk about the crafting process, write up a tutorial, or merely show off the finished project.
  2. Add your link to this post by clicking on “Add your link” at the bottom of the screen and following the instructions. Make sure you link to your specific blog post, not your homepage, and give it a caption.
  3. Remember to copy the FaveCrafts Blog Hop button from below and paste it into your blog post, linked to this FaveCrafts Blog Hop post, so that everyone who reads your blog can see that you’ve been featured on FaveCrafts!
  4. The Link List will close at 11:59 PM CST on July 8th, at which point no new links can be entered.

We’ll be hosting a blog hop right here every month, so be sure to return and link up each month.

**Don’t have a craft project for this Blog Hop but want to be notified via email about future events? Sign up for our blogger list and we will let you know when the next Blog Hop is up so you can join the fun!



April Blog Hop: What Did You Craft This Month?

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Welcome to the FaveCrafts Blog Hop, where you get to showcase your work! What did you make this month? Show us your favorite craft blog post from the month, or make something and write it up just for the occasion! We want to see your crochet and knit projects, sewing ideas, holiday decorations and home decor, kids’ crafts, and more!

This month we’re going to pick our favorite photo to feature in a newsletter! The linky list will be open for one week, until Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 11:59 PM. Get your links in by then for a chance to be featured. The winner will also be announced here on the FaveCrafts Blog and on Facebook.

How to Participate:

  1. Write a blog post on your own blog showcasing your projects. You can talk about the crafting process, write up a tutorial, or merely show off the finished project.
  2. Add your link to this post by clicking on “Add your link” at the bottom of the screen and following the instructions. Make sure you link to your specific blog post, not your homepage, and give it a caption.
  3. Remember to copy the FaveCrafts Blog Hop button from below and paste it into your blog post, linked to this FaveCrafts Blog Hop post, so that everyone who reads your blog can see that you’ve been featured on FaveCrafts!
  4. The Link List will close at 11:59 PM CST on May 6, at which point no new links can be entered.

We’ll be hosting a blog hop right here every month, so be sure to return and link up each month. Check out last month’s hop too!

**Don’t have a craft project for this Blog Hop but want to be notified via email about future events? Sign up for our blogger list and we will let you know when the next Blog Hop is up so you can join the fun!



March Blog Hop: Fashionable Crafts + Giveaway!

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Editor’s Note: Voting has begun! Get your votes in by 11:59 PM CST on Thursday, March 22, 2012 for a chance to win the prize!

Welcome to the FaveCrafts Blog Hop, where you get to showcase your work! This month’s theme is Fashionable Crafts, to go along with our National Craft Month theme! Show us your coolest fashionable craft that you’ve ever made (or make something new and blog about it for the occasion!). We want to see your handmade jewelry, upcycled clothing, knit and crochet wearables, DIY accessories, and refashions.

This month we’re giving away a prize to one lucky blog hop participant. Here’s how it works: recently we started using the “like” feature on our blog hops, meaning you can click to “like” someone’s project, much like you would on Facebook. For this month’s hop, the person whose project gets the most “likes” will win a prize! So link up and spread the word so your project gets voted up! The winner will receive a fashion crafts gift basket! All links must be in by Sunday, March 18 at 11:59 PM CST. Voting starts after all submissions are in, and ends on Thursday, March 22 at 11:59 PM CST. The winner will be announced here on the FaveCrafts Blog.

How to Participate:

  1. Write a blog post on your own blog showcasing your projects. You can talk about the crafting process, write up a tutorial, or merely show off the finished project.
  2. Add your link to this post by clicking on “Click Here to Enter” at the bottom of the screen and following the instructions. Make sure you link to your specific blog post, not your homepage, and give it a caption.
  3. Remember to copy the FaveCrafts Blog Hop button from below and paste it into your blog post, linked to this FaveCrafts Blog Hop post, so that everyone who reads your blog can see that you’ve been featured on FaveCrafts!
  4. The Link List will close at 11:59 PM CST on March 18, at which point no new links can be entered.
  5. Voting closes at 11:59 PM CST on March 22, at which point all “like” votes must be in. We will announce the winner here on the blog.

We’ll be hosting a blog hop right here on the 15th of every month, so be sure to return and link up each month. Check out last month’s hop too!

**Don’t have a craft project for this Blog Hop but want to be notified via email about future events? Sign up for our blogger list and we will let you know when the next Blog Hop is up so you can join the fun!

*Note: Only folks in the U.S. and Canada are eligible to win this prize.




February Blog Hop: Paper Crafts + Giveaway!

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Editor’s Note: Voting has begun! Check out all the crafts that you guys linked up below, and vote for your favorite one. Each person can only vote once, so choose carefully! Voting closes at 11:59 PM CST on 2/22.

Welcome to the FaveCrafts Blog Hop, where you get to showcase your work! This month’s theme is Paper Crafts! Show us your coolest paper craft that you’ve ever made (or make something new and blog about it for the occasion!). We want to see your handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, and anything else you’ve made with paper.

This month we’re giving away a prize to one lucky blog hop participant. Here’s how it works: recently we started using the “like” feature on our blog hops, meaning you can click to “like” someone’s project, much like you would on Facebook. For this month’s hop, the person whose project gets the most “likes” will win a prize! So link up and spread the word so your project gets voted up! The winner will receive a paper crafts gift basket! All links must be in by Saturday, February 18 at 11:59 PM CST. Voting starts after all submissions are in, and ends on Wednesday, February 22 at 11:59 PM CST. The winner will be announced here on the FaveCrafts Blog. Here’s what you’ll win:



How to Participate:

  1. Write a blog post on your own blog showcasing your projects. You can talk about the crafting process, write up a tutorial, or merely show off the finished project.
  2. Add your link to this post by clicking on “Add your link” at the bottom of the screen and following the instructions. Make sure you link to your specific blog post, not your homepage, and give it a caption.
  3. Remember to copy the FaveCrafts Blog Hop button from below and paste it into your blog post, linked to this FaveCrafts Blog Hop post, so that everyone who reads your blog can see that you’ve been featured on FaveCrafts!
  4. The Link List will close at 11:59 PM CST on February 18, at which point no new links can be entered.
  5. Voting closes at 11:59 PM CST on February 22, at which point all “like” votes must be in. We will announce the winner here on the blog.

We’ll be hosting a blog hop right here on the 15th of every month, so be sure to return and link up each month. Check out last month’s hop too!

**Don’t have a craft project for this Blog Hop but want to be notified via email about future events? Sign up for our blogger list and we will let you know when the next Blog Hop is up so you can join the fun!

*Note: Only folks in the U.S. and Canada are eligible to win this prize.



January Blog Hop: Love is In the Air + Giveaway!

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Welcome to the FaveCrafts Blog Hop, where you get to showcase your work! This month’s theme is Love is In the Air! Show us your coolest Valentine’s Day crafts, handmade anniversary and wedding gifts, and other love themed crafts that you’ve ever made (or make something new and blog about it for the occasion!). We want to see your handmade cards, gifts, decorations, and anything else you’ve made that is crafty and lovey-dovey.

This month we’re giving away a prize to one lucky blog hop participant. Here’s how it works: recently we started using the “like” feature on our blog hops, meaning you can click to “like” someone’s project, much like you would on Facebook. For this month’s hop, the person whose project gets the most “likes” will win a prize! So link up and spread the word so your project gets voted up! The winner will receive a Flip Pal Mobile Scanner. Voting and submissions end January 21st at 11:59 PM CST. The winner will be announced here on the FaveCrafts Blog. Here’s what you’ll win:



How to Participate:

  1. Write a blog post on your own blog showcasing your projects. You can talk about the crafting process, write up a tutorial, or merely show off the finished project.
  2. Add your link to this post by clicking on “Click Here to Enter” at the bottom of the screen and following the instructions. Make sure you link to your specific blog post, not your homepage, and give it a caption.
  3. Remember to copy the FaveCrafts Blog Hop button from below and paste it into your blog post, linked to this FaveCrafts Blog Hop post, so that everyone who reads your blog can see that you’ve been featured on FaveCrafts!
  4. The Linky List will close at 11:59 PM CST on January 21, at which point no new links can be entered and all “like” votes must be in. We will announce the winner here on the blog.

We’ll be hosting a blog hop right here on the 15th of every month, so be sure to return and link up each month. Check out last month’s hop too!

**Don’t have a craft project for this Blog Hop but want to be notified via email about future events? Sign up for our blogger list and we will let you know when the next Blog Hop is up so you can join the fun!

*Note: Only folks in the U.S. and Canada are eligible to win this prize.

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