Melvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/8/13- My Arm Can Fly
Why have a print of an awesome picture on a piece of card stock… when you can have two awesome pictures on a piece of card stock?? Sarah “Wolfie” Reber of My Arm Can Fly has created a Weeping Angel...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/9/13- Nothin But Wood
Did you know that if you make your garden welcoming to gnomes that they repay your kindness with healthy plants and pets? It’s true. Kerry of Nothin But Wood is a crafty wood worker who hand creates...
View ArticleIron Man Iron Packed Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Our favorite playboy superhero has returned to the big screen, so of course Melvin and I had to cook up something inspired by Tony Stark. What else could be more perfect for Iron Man than cooking...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/10/13- Mochikaka
It’s Friday!!! The weekend is just about upon us, so to call it in, what do we need? An overload of cute! Mochikaka is an adorable little shop filled with things to make you squeal. Everyone needs a...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/11/13- Uczarczyk
I hate doing laundry. If laundry could somehow be a little more exciting, I wouldn’t mind doing it. Jolanta Uczarczyk knows exactly how to make washing your clothes a little more entertaining- with...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/12/13- Bambaks
Happy Mother’s Day! To all of you geek moms out there, we hope you have a wonderful day! Aleksandra of Bambaks is a crafter who makes sweet little stuffed creatures, like this adorable mom and baby...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/13/13- Circa Ceramics
Are you looking for a way to geek up your home in a classy, cool way? Well look no further. Nancy and Andy of Circa Ceramics are masters at creating awesome porcelain ware with fun retro designs and...
View ArticleTuesday’s Treasury: Dig it!
Mining games seem to be all the rage right now. Everyone knows and loves Minecraft, but there are other equally awesome but lesser known mining/crafting games out there too, such as Terraria, Miner Dig...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/14/13- Handmade Riot
This is for you geeks out there who have found yourselves in slightly cramped living quarters. Are you sick of having to jam your prized possessions in any little space you can find? Never fear,...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/15/13- Spacefem
Are you feeling in a crafty mood? Want to make something, but you just can’t find the right fabric? Well, Spacefem is here to help you. Her collection of geeky fabrics are perfect for whatever craft...
View ArticleReader Submission!- 5/16/13- Social Monsters
Melvin loves hearing from you Basement Dwellers out there, and today we are pleased to present an epic infographic about the infamous San Diego Comic Con. Enjoy! Submitted by: Social Monsters and...
View ArticleYgritte’s Leek and Potato Soup
One of my favorite characters in Game of Thrones is Ygritte, the wildling kissed by fire. Fire isn’t the only thing she’s being kissed by, but that’s a story for another day. Today, Melvin and I are...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/17/13- Stitchy Button
Art dolls are a cool way to decorate your home and show off your love for geekery and fine craftsmanship. Catherine Boucher of the Stitchy Button hand crafts art dolls that are modeled after the best...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/18/13- Medieval Fashion
I just finished reading the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series by George R. R. Martin, so I have dragons on the brain. Chris DeSmith of Medieval Fashion has dragons on the brain and on the hands with...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/19/13- Kate Mess
Are there any geeks out there planning on getting married, and you really want to make a statement with your wedding ring? Kate Mess is here with a ring that will make a statement loud and clear: ‘Til...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/20/13- Ladybird Likes
Here we are, the start of a new week. You know what we need? Kittens! Zoe Jade of Ladybird Likes is here to kick off our week with some cute kitten collar clips. Say that three times fast. Retro...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/21/13- The Wonder Room
Terrariums are so cool. A whole world inside of a small jar, sitting on your desk or shelf, telling a story just by being on display. Tony Larson of The Wonder Room creates amazing terrariums with a...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/22/13- B Fiber and Craft Emporium
Well, I think everyone knows by now that I love food. Today, I found someone who takes comfort food to a whole new level. Brook Abboud of B Fiber & Craft Emporium is a fiber artist with creations...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/23/13- Creature Comforts
If you travel somewhere, do you ever see people with those neck pillows? I always think they look comfy, but I would never use one. Until now. Felicia Rose of Creature Comforts creates neck pillows...
View ArticleAdventure Time Bacon Pancakes!
So, I don’t know why it took me this long to watch Adventure Time, but it did, and I’m sorry. So to make it up to everyone, Melvin and I decided to make… Jake’s Bacon Pancakes! Bacon pancakes, makin’...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/24/13- Ill Gotten Games
Have you ever felt the urge to play a tabletop game in the middle of the day, but you just don’t have the time or space to do it? Arian Croft of Ill Gotten Games has a solution for you: Pocket Tactics....
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/25/13- Totalum
Who doesn’t love cookies? We’ve all seen amazing geeky cookie cutters, but have you seen epic cookie stamps? Totalum is a shop where you can find any geeky icon you could possibly want to stamp onto a...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/26/13- Sleepy Bowie
New season of Arrested Development!!! AAAHHHH!!! If you can tear yourself away from Arrested Development for just a few seconds, I encourage you to come take a look at Jessie Bowie’s shop, Sleepy...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/27/13- Soapopotamus
Does anyone else love seeing soap that looks like food? I’m just wondering if I’m weird. Well, Regina of Soapopotamus doesn’t think I’m weird. Her shop is chock full of cool soaps that look like...
View ArticleTuesday’s Treasury: It came from outer space…
Both my husband and father love astronomy and astrophysics. I enjoy space-related things too, but I’ve sat through many an episode of The Universe where I thought my head would explode trying to...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/28/13- Chasing At Starlight
I remember when Best Friends Forever necklaces were the thing… and then I just sort of forgot about them. Well they’re back, and in their geeky glory. Chasing At Starlight is a shop that is full of...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/29/13- The Humble Bundle
Hey to all of you geeks out there! I’m sure this is old news to most of you, but just in case, Melvin wants to make sure you know about the Humble Bundle. Humble Bundles are a way for you to buy...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/30/13- Leigh La Loves You
Patches are a great way to embellish your outfit, especially when you can add just that little touch of geek to your day. Leigh Bowser of Leigh La Loves You creates epic patches with just her hands and...
View ArticleThere’s Always COOKIES in the Banana Stand!
Hey Basement Dwellers! So how do you feel about Arrested Development being back on? Melvin and I have heard differing opinions from many Arrested Development fans, but I have to say, I’ve been loving...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 5/31/13- Customize Me
To all of you geeks out there who love to read, do you happen to need an e-reader cover? Because I found some awesome ones. Customize Me is a shop full of e-reader covers that are styled to look like...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 6/1/13- Your Organ Grinder
I am fascinated with organs. No, not the kind you play music on. The kind that keeps you alive. Why keep organs hidden on the inside when they just look so cool? Your Organ Grinder is a shop full of...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 6/2/13- Hayley Cassatt
Narwhals are awesome. Narwhals that look like our favorite geeky characters are even awesomer. Is that a word? Hayley Cassatt is an amazing illustrator who has a distinct artistic style. Her...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 6/3/13- Sleepy Robot 13
Robots! One of the reasons why I love robots so much is because of their lack of human characteristics… but I love it when they act like people too. Lisastarchild of Sleepy Robot 13 hand crafts robots...
View ArticleTuesday’s Treasury: Bizarre and Awesome
I was looking through my favorites list on Etsy recently and thought, “Wow, I’ve favorited a lot of weird things.” I’ve always been a lover of strange things, and I think it’s great that places like...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 6/4/13- Geeky U
I will admit it, I love leggings. I never thought I would, but I wear them all the time. But what I really need are some geeky leggings. Khalil Marenco of Geeky U creates clothing with a geek edge....
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 6/5/13- Empira
It’s time to geekify your ride. How would you do this, you ask? By attaching a geeky automobile badge, that’s how! Jason Davies of Empira hand crafts custom car emblems to turn your vehicle into the...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 6/6/13- Pigg’s Art Forge
I am always on the search for awesome art for my home, and today I found some intricate paper art. Will Pigg of Pigg’s Art Forge handcrafts paper art that shows off your geeky side in an epic yet...
View ArticleMinecraft Bento Box!
Melvin and I haven’t made a bento box in awhile, and so we felt like making one to brighten up your lunch! And by brighten up, I mean hisssssss it up… with Minecraft Creepers! These guys can be...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 6/7/13- Enchanted Leaves
Jewelry that portrays the simple things in life- that sounds like jewelry a hobbit would love. Nedda and Aaron Szylewicz of Enchanted Leaves handcraft simple and delicate pieces of jewelry inspired by...
View ArticleMelvin’s Pick of the Day- 6/8/13- Tiny Confessions
Have you ever wondered what someone is really thinking? I think secret confessions could be the subject of some highly entertaining art. Christopher Rozzi of Tiny Confessions is an artist who enjoys...
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