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Giant Super Mario Bros 3 Start Screen Made With Beads [pics]

Jeremy Bray —  May 16, 2013 — Leave a comment

Even when I was a kid, I don’t recall ever doing any bead crafts although I remember seeing them occasionally at craft shows I was dragged to (I wasn’t a craft lover back then and unless it is a geeky craft, I’m still not a big craft type of person).  However, I have never seen anything as large as this giant Super Mario Bros 3 start screen made out of beads before.

In the past, I have posted some really cool gaming bead art including a Sonic the Hedgehog 2 start screen logo as well as a very detailed work of Link bead art.  However, I don’t think they can match the scale of the project below!

Sprite Stitch forum member ShampooTeacher is the guy in the picture below that created this enormous Super Mario Bros 3 start screen out of beads.  I’m not sure how many beads were used or how much time this took to create but I suspect it was a lot of both.  I think it was worth it too because it turned out looking spectacular!

I wish this was for sale because I think this would be the perfect thing to hang over my bed as since Super Mario Bros 3 has always been my favorite Mario game.

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Super Mario Bros Beads

Super Mario Bros 3 Start Screen Made From Beads

[Source:  ShampooTeacher]

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This Steampunk Star Wars AT-AT is Incredible [pic]

Jeremy Bray —  April 23, 2013 — Leave a comment

It never ceases to amaze me the kind of effort that steampunk fans will go through to create an amazing work of steampunk art.  If you just search for steampunk in the search box on the right, you will know what I mean.  Well, we have yet another incredible piece of steampunk art that comes from the Star Wars universe this time and it might be one of my all time favorite pieces of steampunk art!

A Star Wars loving steampunk fan named Mark created this amazing steampunk AT-AT for his fiance Caroline L.  I’d say she is one lucky gal!

The amount of detail on this machine known as Captain Bayley’s Infernal Mechano-Perambulator is quite impressive.  Apparently all of the rivets on this steampunk AT-AT were so tiny that they had to be applied with tweezers.  I bet this took a lot of time to make, especially with how well the paint is done.  I think the seaweed around the feet is a nice touch too!

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Steampunk Star Wars AT-AT

Steampunk AT-AT

Steampunk AT-AT

Steampunk Star Wars AT-AT

[Source:  Flickr via Neatorama]

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Spectacular Legend of Zelda Link Bead Art [pic]

Jeremy Bray —  April 1, 2013 — Leave a comment

While I appreciate art in all of its forms whether it is a painting, sculpture or whatever, I think my favorite medium is beads.  You don’t see very many people making cool stuff out of beads which makes it kind of rare but I think that is also part of the appeal.  In the past, I have only posted two other bead craft creations, a spectacular Sonic the Hedgehog 2 logo and an impressive Captain Picard work of bead art.  Well, now we can add Link to the list!

Sadly, I don’t know who created this amazing piece of Legend of Zelda bead art so if you know who created this bead Link, please let us know in the comments below so we can give them credit!  Whoever made this did an amazing job!  The attention to detail in terms of colors is very impressive.  I didn’t even know they made that many colors of beads!  I bet this took a lot of time and effort to get this perfect.

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Legend of Zelda Bead Art

Legend of Zelda Link Bead Art

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Captain Picard Made in Beads

Jeremy Bray —  March 25, 2013 — Leave a comment

For some reason, there doesn’t seem to be too many people that makes stuff with beads anymore.  I remember when I was a kid, it was quite easy to go into pretty much any mom and pop shop and find something made out of beads whether it was a necklace or a holder for your tv remotes.  Well, even though it seems to have largely become a lost art, occasion I still find some cool bead art.  In the past I found some spectacular Sonic the Hedgehog bead art but now I have found some amazing Star Trek bead art!

Reddit user djkimothy made this awesome piece of Star Trek Captain Picard bead art for a friends birthday.

I’m not sure how many beads were used or how long it took to make but judging by the quality and level of detail, I would say a lot of time and effort went into this.  It was definitely worth it too because it turned out looking great!

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Captain Picard Bead Sprite

Captain Picard Bead Art

[Source: Reddit]

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This 1/2 Inch Papercraft Millennium Falcon is Incredible

Jeremy Bray —  March 11, 2013 — 3 Comments

I have posted some pretty cool Star Wars papercraft things in the past such as the papercraft X-Wing fighter made out of a Star Wars book and a rather religious looking papercraft Darth Vader, but I have never seen any papercraft creation quite this small before.  To say that I am blown away by the amount of detail that they achieved in just a half an inch would be a huge understatement.

This incredible 1/2″ papercraft Millennium Falcon was created by David Canavese of OtherLifeArt.  I have serious doubts that there is anybody out there who can do better than this when it comes to making super small papercraft so for that reason, I am going to declare David the god of papercraft.

Apparently this took him about eight hours to make although how he made something that looks that good, I haven’t the slightest clue.  I wish I had the skills and patience to make something like this!

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Papercraft Star Wars Millennium Falcon

Papercraft Millennium Falcon

[Source:  OtherLifeArt]

 

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Star Trek TNG Worf Uniform Knitted iPad Case [pic]

Jeremy Bray —  February 13, 2013 — Leave a comment

To protect my iPad, I have a nice leather case.  When I bought it, I never really cared much about the case, I just got it because it had a bluetooth keyboard that came attached to it (with magnets).  However, it wasn’t all it was cracked up to be and certainly wasn’t worth the money.  The iPad’s virtual keyboard was far easier to type on as the bluetooth keyboard keys were far too small and easy to hit something you didn’t want and having a bluetooth keyboard sucked the iPad battery dry very quickly.  So, I tossed the keyboard and just use it as a case.  However, I might be willing to part with it to make my iPad look like Worf’s uniform!

Etsy seller KnitterWho is selling this awesome knitted Star Trek TNG Worf’s uniform iPad case for just $30.  Any iPad owning Star Trek: The Next Generation fan will love this!

One thing I should note is that they are calling this a cozy rather than a case and I’m not sure what the difference is.  Considering it covers more than just the screen, I wouldn’t call it a cover so I would say it more fits the definition of a case but what do I know?  Perhaps calling it an iPad sleeve would be the most accurate but I guess it doesn’t really matter much.

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Star Trek Worf Uniform iPad Sleeve

Star Trek Worf Uniform iPad Case

[Source:  Etsy]

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This TARDIS Stained Glass Lantern is Fantastic! [pic]

Jeremy Bray —  February 12, 2013 — 2 Comments

Stained glass feels like a bit of a lost art these days because there are so few people that know how to make it.  It is still a pretty common thing to see in churches, but when was the last time you saw a lot of stained glass outside a religious building?  The fact that it is so rare is one of the reasons I post any nerdy stained glass I come across.

In the past, I have posted a 3D stained glass TARDIS and a 2D stained glass TARDIS with a bit more detail.  However, I think this TARDIS stained glass lantern blow those out of the water!

Etsy seller piecesofmyart is selling this Doctor Who TARDIS stained glass lantern for $150.  The lantern measures 5.5″ x 5.5″ x 14″ and takes 4 weeks to be made as they are made to order.  If you are a Doctor Who fan, this would be the perfect lantern to light any dark areas where there may be Weeping Angels hiding in the shadows!

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TARDIS Stained Glass Lantern

Doctor Who TARDIS Stained Glass Lantern

[Source:  Etsy]

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Doctor Who Crocheted TARDIS Blanket [pic]

Jeremy Bray —  February 6, 2013 — Leave a comment

We haven’t had much of a winter here so I think I have only had to reach for a blanket twice this season, but I have to admit that my blanket isn’t as cool as this TARDIS blanket.  I use a snuggie to stay warm on those cold days and while I can no longer imagine using a blanket without sleeves, if I had to have a blanket without sleeves, it would definitely be this awesome TARDIS blanket.

This crocheted TARDIS blanket was created by Kristi for her friend and it measures 130cm (at the narrowest) by 230cm, not including the light.  From design to finish, it took two months to make which I would say was time very well spent.  However I think my favorite part has to be that the light and windows glow in the dark!

I wish I had the arts and crafts skills to make something like this although I fear if I started to crochet blankets, my man card might be revoked.

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Doctor Who TARDIS Blanket

Crocheted TARDIS Blanket

[Source:  Rainy Monday via ThinkGeek]

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This TARDIS Scarf is an Amazing Illusion! [pics]

Jeremy Bray —  February 6, 2013 — Leave a comment

Despite the cold environment that I work in during the winter, I have never been one to wear a scarf.  As I get older and the cold bothers me more than it used to, I am starting to think that having a scarf might not be such a bad idea.  However, if there is one thing that would definitely push me over the edge and get me to start wearing one, it would be an optical illusion TARDIS scarf!

This mind blowing Doctor Who optical illusion scarf was created by Brilliant Knit Wit.  If you look at the scarf straight on, it appears to be just a blue and white stripped scarf, but when you look at it from an angle, you can see the TARDIS appear!  I didn’t even know something like this was possible on a scarf or how it is done, but it is amazing!  I want this scarf!

Speaking of Doctor Who scarfs, today (Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013) is the last day to enter to a 4th Doctor scarf so go enter the caption contest before its too late!

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TARDIS Illusion Scarf

Doctor Who TARDIS Scarf

TARDIS Illusion Scarf

Doctor Who TARDIS Scarf

[Source:  Brilliant Knit Wit via Fashionably Geek]

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Assassin’s Creed Leather Wallet [pics]

Jeremy Bray —  February 6, 2013 — Leave a comment

Like I have mentioned in the past, I am not a huge fan of bi-fold wallets as I have always been a tri-fold wallet kind of guy, however I will admit there are some pretty cool bi-fold wallets that I have seen.  Not too long ago, I posted a pretty cool New Super Mario Bros bi-fold wallet and while I think it is pretty cool, I think this leather Assassin’s Creed bi-fold wallet ranks higher on the badass scale.

Etsy seller TNXBCreations is selling this awesome Assassin’s Creed leather wallet for $40.  The wallet may not have any real fancy features like a window for your drivers license or anything, but it is a great way to make that cute cashier at the grocery store think that you are part of the Brotherhood.  I suspect if people think you are an assassin, they will go out of their way to be nice to you.

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Assassin's Creed Wallet

Assassin’s Creed Leather Wallet

Assassin's Creed Leather Wallet Inside

Assassin’s Creed Wallet Inside

[Source:  Etsy]

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