That Song with the Word “End” in the Title.
Flashpoint #5 The end is here… sort of. Flashpoint finally comes to a close, and while it was a great read with plenty of awesome moments (one especially involving Batman and a sword), it wasn’t the...
View ArticleLego Masterpieces
My 5-year-old son is in love with Legos. Oddly enough, this interest didn’t start with the purchase of a new set, or rediscovering orphan blocks in his toy box, but by playing Lego Indiana Jones on the...
View ArticleEpic 8-Bit
The golden age of 8-bit graphics was ushered in with the likes of the NES and the Sega Master System. So many incredible games were made with such rudimentary graphics. The graphics in games today have...
View ArticleMom’s Favorite Top 10
Only 1 week left until Mother’s Day, and moms can be geeky too. In fact, many of my close geek friends are moms, and I used them as inspiration for this week’s Top 10. Whether you are looking for a...
View ArticleRedecorating The Basement
I’ve been moving this week. I think it’s something we all dread (the packing and unpacking) and look forward to (moving to a better place.) This move has been particularly interesting for me. A year...
View ArticleUnusual Mediums
Oils, marble, porcelain… Tried and true materials that have been around for centuries. The results are gorgeous, but maybe a little predictable. My topic this week is on materials and art that mix it...
View ArticleThe Many Adventures of Link
The Legend of Zelda is awesome. That’s a completely obvious statement, I know. All the gamers I know have played and liked at least a few of them, if not all of them. My Fallout items have been my best...
View ArticleMechanical Wonders
What’s cooler than steampunk? Steampunk contraptions that actually function. Because really, what’s the point of all those gears if they don’t actually do anything? (Besides looking cool, that is.) The...
View ArticleProtecting the Basement
Since this post is a little different than the norm, and isn’t based on a theme or medium, the gallery in this week’s post exclusively features members of the Mom’s Basement Etsy Team. Enjoy! It came...
View ArticleArt for a Cause
Many times, art is more than just something made to look pretty. It can be an expression and reflection of the artist, created to send a message, or made to help a cause the artist is passionate about....
View ArticleSpare Parts
I love anatomy and biology. I never had aspirations for a medical profession, but have always been fascinated with how organic things are created and function. Not only are body parts interesting, they...
View ArticleTextile Art
When I was in college, I did a project for a woman who ran a free health facility. She had traveled the world on Green Peace projects and collected many types of textile art at the same time. She was...
View ArticleThe Finer Things
I love jewelry. I love bold, fun jewelry, understated, pretty pieces, and everything in between. There is a lot of geeky jewelry on Etsy, and much of it is of the fun and quirky variety, many of my own...
View ArticleHere’s to the Geeks
Growing up, I never thought of myself as a geek or a nerd. For one thing, those terms didn’t have the same complimentary air that they do today. And I never thought I fit into a label. I was just me....
View ArticleSelf-Portraits
Artists are inspired by everything around them, and what’s more influential than your own self? Creating a self-portrait can be an illustration of how you perceive yourself, how you feel inside, or...
View ArticleTips for a Successful Handmade Shop, or How to Keep from Being a Starving Artist
I’ve been selling my art and jewelry on Etsy for over four years now and it has been an amazing learning experience. I started as a hobby, making things I wanted myself and couldn’t find anywhere. Over...
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