World of Geekcraft - Book Review and Giveaway
May 13, 2011
I'm today's stop on the blog tour for Susan Beal's newest book, World of Geekcraft, Step-by-step Instructions for 25 Super-Cool Craft Projects. I'm going to begin by saying that Susan Beal is a crafting superstar. Truly! I am in awe of all this woman does. She's the author of Modern Log Cabin Quilting, Bead Simple, Button It Up and writes for many publications including Craft and Stitch. All of her books take a fresh approach to crafting and World of Geekcraft is no different.
This book is a ton of fun. I don't really consider myself all that geeky - I never played D&D and I wasn't a big Star Trek buff. But when I got my hands on World of Geekcraft, I realized that there must be a little bit of geek in me because these projects spoke to me. The book takes all your favorite geeky loves and gives you a craft to make for them. The projects are done in different media - cross stitch, sewing, cake decorating, painting, beading and more. They also cover the widest range of geeky games, books and shows - everything from old school favorites like Star Wars, Mario and Dungeons and Dragons to more recent geek loves like Harry Potter and Lost. There is really a project for you, or someone you know, in this book.
My favorites include:
The Coraline sewing kit - I know one 11 year old that would LOVE to have this.
The Choose-Your-Own Geekery Coffee Sleeves - you could make one of these for any geek affiliation you have.
The Harry Potter Baby and Toddler Costume - So cute and really adorable for Halloween or any toddler's dress up box.
And how about the Pow! Zap! Magnets for your refrigerator?
Susan and Chronicle Books have graciously offered a copy of the World of Geekcraft to one of my readers. If you are interested in winning, leave a comment on this post by Sunday night at 5:00 p.m. EST. I'll use the random number generator to pick a winner.
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I'm still plugging away at the Kids Clothing Week Challenge and my other to-do list. I'll be back with a report on that over the weekend. See you then.
This book looks great. I'd love to win a copy. :)
Posted by: Regina | May 13, 2011 at 09:02 AM
What a fun looking book!
Posted by: margie | May 13, 2011 at 09:07 AM
This looks like it has super fun and straight-forward ideas. I'd love to get my hands on a copy!
Posted by: Cindy Bandemer | May 13, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Thanks for the giveaway :)
Posted by: KJ | May 13, 2011 at 09:24 AM
it looks awesome!
Posted by: Shannon | May 13, 2011 at 09:25 AM
This house was full of geeks (though only my husband and I are left...) but a new crop has arrived in the form of grandchildren. This book looks like one we'd like to have to "do" things with them! Please enter us in the giveaway!
Posted by: Bettina Groh | May 13, 2011 at 09:43 AM
The book looks really cool. I would love to win :-)
Posted by: Mette Marie | May 13, 2011 at 09:44 AM
love it, looks like lots of fun and quick projects
Posted by: lisa echsner | May 13, 2011 at 09:45 AM
I heart geeky projects!
Posted by: Susan | May 13, 2011 at 09:46 AM
This book looks awesome!! My fiance is a big geek and I'm kind of geeky myself, we'd both of this book!!
Posted by: Tong | May 13, 2011 at 09:51 AM
That book looks so cool!
Posted by: Erica | May 13, 2011 at 10:30 AM
What an awesome book to giveaway! Especially those fridge mags! Eeek!
Posted by: Erin | May 13, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Hope I win! Awesome book! :)
Posted by: Amy | May 13, 2011 at 10:54 AM
What a cool looking book. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Nat | May 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Cool book! I love the coffee sleeves!
Posted by: Ashley | May 13, 2011 at 11:52 AM
I think I'm a bit of a geek, and I've also birth to (at least) 2 more (too early to tell with 3rd one)...would love this book, thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Andrea | May 13, 2011 at 12:09 PM
I am such a Susan Beal fan! This book is awesome, and I would love to win it.
Posted by: jess | May 13, 2011 at 12:12 PM
See, I already know I'm a geek - so I'm sure this is right up my alley!
Posted by: ~Michelle~ | May 13, 2011 at 12:18 PM
I have definite Geek tendencies, just ask my husband. Would LOVE to have this book for my crafty collection.
Posted by: Jamie | May 13, 2011 at 12:23 PM
I'm a huge Lost fan. Would love to see what she created for that show.
Posted by: Gritty | May 13, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Oh my goodness... I need this book. I am married to a Geek (like his Christmas Presents come from ThinkGeek.com and everything), and our kids are following in his footsteps. This is perfect! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Rebecca | May 13, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Ooh, looks like an awesome book with great projects! I hope the RNG picks me!
Posted by: Karen | May 13, 2011 at 12:39 PM
I just checked this out from the library and blogged about it myself. I love the morse code quilt, the toolbox, and I am determined to place that robot on something soon. I'd love to win the book.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 13, 2011 at 12:40 PM
That book looks like it was made for our family! Thanks for the chance. I must make those magnets.
Posted by: Alisa | May 13, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Looks like a really fun book. Count me in!
Posted by: Niki | May 13, 2011 at 01:23 PM
I had no idea I was a geek for a long time either. But when I really get into a topic, I can totally geek out. I would love this book!
Posted by: Fun Mama - Deanna | May 13, 2011 at 01:43 PM
We had Harry Potter scarves just like those...and a couple of pretty awesome cloaks....but for slightly larger geeks.
Posted by: Annalia | May 13, 2011 at 02:12 PM
okay, um, awesome?? i have quite a few geeky friends that would love me to make them some of this goodness!!
Posted by: Laura/DaPFG | May 13, 2011 at 02:19 PM
this looks amazing!
Posted by: Rebekah Anderson | May 13, 2011 at 02:43 PM
I always, always, struggle with what to make my hubby. I believe this book is the perfect solution!
Posted by: Cinnamon | May 13, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Oh, i would love this book! Married to a geek, mom to 3 little geeks, and maybe a tiny smidge of a geek myself...yea, I need it.
Posted by: The Reader | May 13, 2011 at 03:28 PM
This book is amazing. How cute and creative!
Posted by: Krysta | May 13, 2011 at 03:47 PM
I love the Harry Potter outfit!
Posted by: Jessica | May 13, 2011 at 03:57 PM
This looks so fantastic!
Posted by: Gigi | May 13, 2011 at 04:22 PM
I would love to win a copy of this book!
Posted by: Suzanne | May 13, 2011 at 04:44 PM
That looks like a fun book!
Posted by: Christie | May 13, 2011 at 04:54 PM
Looks cool. I'd love to win a copy
Posted by: Jodie K | May 13, 2011 at 06:41 PM
Oh, shoot. I knew, but you confirmed it. I'm a geek.
Posted by: blue.crab | May 13, 2011 at 06:44 PM
What a cool book! My little geeky kids and my own geeky self would love to have a copy.
Posted by: katie | May 13, 2011 at 08:39 PM
Oh my gosh! I'm totally a crafty geek! This is perfect!
Posted by: Mandy | May 13, 2011 at 09:12 PM
This would be a great gift for a friend Of mine who has three boys. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Lisa | May 13, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Have spent 20+ years working at universities in two different countries, brother & his wife are professors in another, close friends are chasing cures to HIV & Hep C (among other nasties) in No America & Europe, hubs & I are involved in academic enrichment stuff at a secondary school (also in China for a bit) and we're both sooooo neeeearrlllly done with our PhDs (thankgoodnessme, 7 degrees between the two of us is more than enough, though hubs is eyeing a very part-time course focusing on better use of IT in science teaching, bless him, always wanting to improve, and reach more students). So yup, my world is one wonderful geek-dom & craft-dom collision! :) Looks like a fab book. I'll have to take a look at it! Thanks for sharing what you know.
Posted by: Lori | May 13, 2011 at 11:00 PM
I need those magnets for my fridge and to make my super-geeky sister something awesome!
Posted by: Calee | May 13, 2011 at 11:06 PM
Oh...
I would LOVE to geek out!!!
Thanks for the chance :)
Posted by: Lookwhaticando | May 14, 2011 at 03:11 AM
Wow, I haven't yet heard of this book. It sounds cool!!
Posted by: Jennifer Lawson | May 14, 2011 at 06:53 AM
Add me to the "oh, I didn't think I was a geek" roster! What fun - thanks!
Posted by: meg | May 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM
This looks so fun! I have always known I'm geeky, and have just been waiting for a craft book made for folks like me! Thanks!!
Posted by: Morgan | May 14, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Thanks for the giveaway! I'd really love to get a copy of this book.
Posted by: Kate | May 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM
So neat! I love the morse code quilt they showed on Amazon. Hope my number gets picked!
Posted by: Olwyn Hughes | May 14, 2011 at 01:29 PM
I have to buy this book, if I don't win. :) My 3 year old son is in LOVE with Harry Potter and would love a Harry Potter costume. I hope I win!
Posted by: Mckinzie Cole | May 14, 2011 at 02:31 PM