DIY Friday: Spider-Man Heart on Black Canvas Frame

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It’s been awhile, but we’re thrilled to bring you another Set To Stunning DIY Friday! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this craft can be put together in an evening,  is sure to bring a smile to your geek love’s face, and look great displayed in the home all year long.

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DIY Friday: Thermoplastic Cuff Bracelet

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Sometimes as costumers, we often will find inspiration for a DIY from stuff we may have lying around from costume projects. As I was gearing up for Wondercon, I came up with an idea for a fun bracelet using a thermoplastic called Wonderflex, and this is what I came up with!

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DIY Friday: Shredded Logo Shirt

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Lindz and I love Pinterest, and (hint hint) you can find Set to Stunning on there! Pinterest is a great source for craft ideas, because pretty much any DIY you find on there can be tweaked to be a geeky DIY!

Nightwing Shredded LogoI pinned this shredded shirt DIY and couldn’t wait to put a geek twist on it. While it lacked detailed instructions, the step-by-step images made it clear what needed to be done. I’ve provided instructions in this DIY to hopefully make each step pretty clear.

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DIY Friday: Marvel Shadow Box of Love

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Love is in the air, because Valentine’s Day is a week away! While there’s still time to buy a gift, making one is a great way to express yourself in a more unique way. Plus, it’s generally a great way to go if you’re on a budget, while still being just as meaningful as a store bought gift.

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Today’s DIY works perfectly any time of year, but especially as a Valentine’s gift for that special mutant in your life.

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DIY Friday: Fabric Wrapped Flip Flops

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This week’s DIY might be our simplest yet! These fabric wrappped flip flops are a simple way to add a bit of geeky fun to any outfit, and to salvage or spice up an old pair of sandals. 

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The finished look allows them to be cute and bold, yet rather subtle on the geek side of things, unless someone has a keen eye to notice what’s actually on the fabric.

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DIY Friday: Etched Glass, The Glassbender Way

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Not sure about the rest of you, but I find etched glass to be pretty awesome. It’s subtle, looks pretty, and can make a glass item look more expensive. Of course, I especially love glass wear with geeky designs etched into them.

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What you might not realize, is that you can totally do it yourself!

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