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My Favorite Haunts

I’ve been a member of Etsy and DeviantART for a few years now, and have amassed quite a collection of favorite artists and shops. There are some that I like to visit periodically to see what’s new, because I simply love everything they create and can’t wait to see what they’ll have next. This week I thought I would share some of the artists and crafters I stalk (in a good way!) and maybe they’ll become a favorite of yours as well.

DirtyandDistressed is one of my favorite shops that I have yet to buy something from (eep!). They’re your outpost for the perfect clothing and accessories to complete any post-apocalyptic cosplay.

Men’s One of a Kind Radioactive Yellow Dirty and Distressed Wasteland Tank Top by DirtyandDistressed

Kenneth Fairclough has a gallery of gorgeous environment and character concept art. I would want to play anything that these scenes were used in.

Frost Kingdom by KennethFairclough

Discomedusa sells gorgeous and unique gauges for your lobes, as well as regular earrings and rings.

Small Gear Blade Hoop Earrings by discomedusa

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Categories Deviantly Geeky, Posts by Alia
Author Alia

For the Kids

13 Mar

My son loves video games and geeky things and for Christmas he asked Santa for a gyroid from Animal Crossing. That’s not something you can pick up at WalMart. I ended up crocheting him one and he loves it. But not everyone can create obscure (and awesome) geeky toys for their kids. That’s why I love places like Etsy and Deviantart. They connect you directly with artists that are offering unique things you’re looking for or can custom make it for you.

If your kid is a geek-in-training, this gallery is sure to provide you with awesome creations they approve of. Many of these you’ll be tempted to buy for yourselves!

Jedi Baby Rattle Lightsaber by HandmadeMonster

Baby Geek Toy Teether by 3PrincessesStore

Level 1 Human Hat by geeklingdesigns

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Tags: 8 bit, 8bit, accessories, adventure time, animal crossing, anime, art, artisan crafts, artist, astronomy, avengers, awesome, baby, bath, bear, block, bottle cap, boy, candy, canvas, cat, children, chocolate, clothing, colorful, comic, comic book, controller, cosplay, costume, craft, Crafting, crib, crochet, crown, cthulhu, cute, dad, decor, deviantart, deviantart.com, dinosaur, doll, donatello, drawing, easter, easter egg, etsy, etsy.com, fabric, fairy, fantasy, felt, fiber, figure, figurine, fun, geek, geekery, geeky, gifts, girl, goldfish, gyroid, hair clip, halloween, hammer, han solo, handmade, hat, ice king, illustration, infant, jewelry, kappa, kawaii, kids, kiki's delivery service, kit, level 1 human, lightsaber, luigi, manga, mario, mario bros, marshmallow, melvin, minecraft, mom, moms basement, natural, necklace, nerd, nerdy, nes, nintendo, nursery, nursery decor, ore, painting, parents, party, party favor, pikachu, pillow, pixel, plastic, play, plush, pokemon, pop, princess peach, print, quilt, r2ds, rainbow, rattle, robot, rocket, science, sewn, shoes, soap, soft, solar system, space, sprite, star, star trek, star wars, stegosaurus, storm trooper, stuffed, stuffed animal, sucker, super hero, super mario bros, system, teenage mutant ninja turtles, teether, thor, tmnt, toy, twin, unicorn, video game, wall art, wii, wooden, wooden toy, yarn

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Categories Deviantly Geeky, Posts by Alia
Author Alia

Go Bold

30 Jan

You can tell by my hair that I don’t like to be subtle in my appearance. This sometimes applies to the jewelry I wear as well. I like all kinds of jewelry, but occasionally, I want something that makes a statement. Fortunately, if you feel the same way, there are many artists out there that create such pieces. Prepare to be noticed!

Warrior Pagan Fae Woven Wire Copper Necklace by WireMoon

Raw Pyrite Four Finger Ring

Super Space Tetris Man Nintendo Bib Necklace by MyCheekyCreations

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Tags: acrylic, anime, arcade, art, artisan crafts, artist, autumn, avengers, awesome, barb wire, barbed wire, baron nashor, bead wars, beaded, beads, bib, big, bold, bow, bracelet, bracer, brass, candy, chain maille, chainmaille, comic, copper, cosplay, costume, Crafting, crafts, crow, crystal, cuff, cupcake, cute, dessert, deviant art, deviantart, deviantart.com, diamond, dragon, dungeon, earrings, elf, elven, etsy, etsy.com, fantasy, fine jewelry, finger, forest, four finger ring, gauge, gauged, gauntlet, glass, glitter, gold, handmade, huge, insect, japan, japanese, jewelry, jewels, kandi, kawaii, kitchy, knucker duster, laser cut, league of legends, leather, leaves, Loki, loot, manga, mario bros, medieval, melvin, metal, moms basement, monster, moth, moustache, necklace, nintendo, pac man, pink, pirate, plugs, polymer clay, post, preserved, pyrite, rainbow, raver, resin, ring, sailor mercury, sailor moon, scale, science, seed bead, silver, skull, slave bracelet, space invaders, statement, steampunk, sterling silver, stud, sweet, sweet lolita, test tubes, tetris, treasure chest, tribal, upcycled, video game, warrior, wedding, weird, wire, wire wrapped

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Categories Deviantly Geeky, Posts by Alia
Author Alia

Anthropomorphism

2 Jan

Figure Drawing Class by Bobbie-the-Jean

Interest in anthropomorphism has become quite a movement. Specifically, animals with human characteristics. Anthro has its own category on DeviantART and a host of groups dedicated to it, including #AnthroCommunity, which boasts over 4,000 members.

SYNC: Fox and the Butterfly by TysonTan

Anthropomorphism is defined as anything displaying human characteristics that is not human. Like animals, plants, food, inanimate objects, weather, etc, etc. The first known example is a 32,000 year old German sculpture of a figure with a lion’s head. Anthro embodies many popular geek concepts, such as Furry, kawaii, and cartoon. I’ve found many different amazing examples and compiled them for your viewing pleasure.

Adventure Time! by Suihara

Animal Crossing Cat Crochet Pattern by Liebe9

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Tags: acrylic, adventure time, android, angry birdds, animal crossing, anthro, anthropomorphic, anthropomorphism, apple, art, artisan crafts, awesome, bird, black and white, bmo, bobcat, butterfly, candy, cartoon, cat, charm, colored pencil, cosplay, crafts, creature, crochet, cross stitch, deviant art, deviantart, deviantart.com, digital painting, doll, drawing, earrings, etsy, etsy.com, fantasy, finn, fire flower, fish, food, forest, fox, furrie, furry, futurama, gamer, geek, geekery, geeky, gloves, goat, humanoid, hybrid, jake, japan, japanese, jewelry, kawaii, king, kitsune, koi, lampwork glass, landscape, lion, little big planet, luigi, mario, mario bros, mario brothers, melvin, mermaid, moms basement, monochrome, monster, nature, necklace, needlework, nerd, nerdy, nintendo, octopus, oil, painting, pattern, pendant, photo, photo manipulation, pickle, pirate, pizza, plush, polymer clay, princess bubblegum, print, robot, sackboy, sculpture, sepia, toad, tree, tree trunks, video game, vintage, water, watercolor, weird, zoidberg

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Categories Deviantly Geeky, Posts by Alia
Author Alia

Give Thanks for Geekery

21 Nov

Plush Turkey Drumstick by whimsyloveswit

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. The true meaning of this holiday, of course, is to think about all of the things you are grateful for and fortunate enough to have. I hope everyone considers this and gets to spend time with their friends and family. However, I think the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Thanksgiving is food. Lots and lots of food.

I’ve rounded up the most delicious looking, smelling, and tasting art I could find to ready you for your over-indulgence tomorrow.

Pecan Pie Necklace by Sweetnsavorytrinkets

Christmas Soap Frosted Cranberry Soap by SoapGarden

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Tags: acorn, agricola, amigurumi, anime, apple pie, art, artisan crafts, astronomy, astrophysics, autumn, baked potato, button, candy, carbonite, carl sagan, ceramic, chapstick, cheese, cherry pie, chicken, chocolate, chocolate orange, christmas, copper, corn, cranberry, crochet, cross stitch, cufflinks, cup cake, cupcake topper, deviant art, deviantart, deviantart.com, digital art, dinner plate, diy, drumstick, edible, etsy, etsy.com, fall, fondant, food, fork, fudge, geek, geekery, geeky, geeky fondant decorations, geeky thanksgiving, han solo, han solo frozen in carbonite, holiday, horde, illustration, inuyasha, jam, jelly, jewelry, kawaii, kawaii food, kirby, kit, lip balm, lipstick, mario, mario bros, marmalade, melvin, miniature, mmo, mmorpg, moms basement, movie, necklace, needlework, nerd, nerdy, nintendo, online, orange, pattern, pc, pecan pie, pendant, pillow, pin, pin back, plush, polymer clay, pop, potato, pottery, print, pumpkin, pumpkin pie, realistic, recipe, relief print, soap, spoon, sprinkles, star wars, sterling silver, sugar cube, super mario, super mario bros 3, tanooki, thanksgiving, token, truffle, turkey, turkey leg, utensil, video game, woodland, world of warcraft, wow, yam, yoshi

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Categories Deviantly Geeky, Posts by Alia
Author Alia

Treasury Tuesday: Halloween Nostalgia

9 Oct

Myself as a clown and my sister as a duck for halloween early 1990-something. Photo Courtesy of Mom–thanks, Mom!

Welcome back to Treasury Tuesday!

This week’s selection is inspired by the lovely Halloween shopping trip I took with my family today. The air was nice and crisp and the leaves were absolutely beautiful. We picked up some supplies to make my daughter’s Jack-in-the-box costume and then she grabbed a small pumpkin to carve from the grocery store. It really took me back to all of the Halloween fun that I had as a kid, so I decided that this week’s treasury should be about Halloween nostalgia!

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Tags: candy, costumes, etsy, geekery, halloween, nostalgia, retro, trick or treat, vintage

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Categories Posts by Laina, Tuesday's Treasuries
Author irismomma

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