A perfect combination of geek and craft

by GeekMom on August 8, 2010

ICO Sackboy

ICO Sackboy by Nikki at Pig Corner

Every now and then, I see something that makes me smile. This combination of crochet (one of my favorite crafts) and video games (another favorite activity) puts a smile not only on my face, but in my geek heart of hearts.

This adorable handmade “sackboy” is the creation of Nikki, a nursing student, video game player, superhero lover and geek crafter. This doll is Nikki’s “Ico Sackboy,” inspired by the game Ico. Isn’t he cute?! Check out the detail on the front of his shirt! She has also made dolls inspired by the popular video games such as Little Big Planet, Assassin’s Creed and God of War.

If you’re wondering where you can buy one of Nikki’s dolls for yourself, you’re out of luck. She’s a busy student, and they are not for sale. However, she has very generously created patterns, video tutorials, and materials lists, so you can learn how to make your own.

To see photos and learn more about Nikki and her hobby, visit Pig Corner. Also, stop by her Facebook page. And have a happy, geeky day! :-)

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Found at the library! A children’s book about Twitter?

by GeekMom on July 20, 2010

Billy Twitters Children's Book

Billy Twitters Book

I was strolling through the children’s section of our local public library, and I spotted the spine of this book on the shelf. I thought, “is that really a kids’ book about Twitter?!” and grabbed it to take a closer look. As it turned out, it’s not a book about the Twitter “fail whale,” but a story about a boy and a whale.

Still, I thought it was pretty funny, and worth sharing. If you’re familiar with Twitter and the infamous “fail whale” that is displayed when the service is unavailable and/or over capacity, you will appreciate the humor in the coincidence.

Twitter Fail Whale

Twitter Fail Whale by michperu via flickr

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Another Geek Mom Treat: Family Guy’s “The Empire Strikes Back”

by GeekMom on June 15, 2010

If you’re not a regular watcher of Family Guy, you probably missed Seth Macfarlane’s animated version of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. (If you’re wondering, that’s the one that starts on the ice planet Hoth, and Han Solo gets frozen in carbonite.) That’s okay, though, because it’s now available on hulu.com, and you can see the whole thing online for free!

And even if you’re not a fan of Family Guy, you’ll still understand the parody and humorous asides, as long as you’re familiar with the dialogue and jokes from the original version of “Empire.” Enjoy!

P.S. I’ve watched all of the Star Wars movies more times than I can count, and I’m embarrassed to admit that I still don’t know what a nerf-herder is. Am I the only one who doesn’t know?

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I might suck at Facebook, just a little bit… Do you?

June 8, 2010

Hi. My name is Heather, and I’m a Facebook addict.

You know how it is when you first join Facebook, and you go a little bit crazy with everything? It’s fun, it’s novel, and you click “Like” and “Share” and you “Poke” your friends all the time? You know, right? It’s not just me. (That’s what [...]

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Summer Vacation, Already? Inconceivable!

May 31, 2010

How did this happen? My kids will be out of school in a day and a half, and then we’ll have a whole summer of family togetherness. Every day, we’ll be together for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plus, since the days are so long and beautiful, and the sun doesn’t set until almost 9 p.m., [...]

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What Does a Mom Smell Like? Kids Say Some Funny Stuff…

May 30, 2010

My five year-old daughter watched me getting ready one morning. She observed me brushing my hair, applying make-up and getting dressed. As I spritzed on a bit of my favorite perfume (Fracas by Robert Piguet), she said…

Hey, Mom? I know why you use that. It’s so you can smell good. Like bananas and cheese!

Well, I [...]

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Handmade “Bag End Hobbit Hole Dollhouse” is Geek Bliss

May 9, 2010

Happy Mother’s Day to all of my geeky mom friends out there! I have a quick site to share with you today, which is guaranteed to make your geek heart happy.

Fellow mom and admitted geek, Maddie Chambers, created this beautiful miniature version of Bag End, and she has posted photos and descriptions on her blog.
Her [...]

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