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a tale of two mega men

alisha k. — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:55:29 +0000

It was the biggest of sprites, it was the smallest of sprites… no, wait, I mean they’re both right here next to one another, these Perler bead projects. It’s big Mega Man versus smaller Mega Man:

The bigger Mega Man is almost two feet tall–and would look awesome on the wall–but I personally find this a lesson in the truthfulness of the old bigger-is-not-always-better saw. Giant Mega Man is pretty cool, but adorable early Mega Man remains the cutest thing to come out of video games.

So for me, little Mega Man wins the day. He has slain Goliath. But whether or not you think size matters, one thing is certainly true: there are a lot of beads in that picture.

[via Sprite Stitch]

expressing your utter disbelief through chatspeak earrings

alisha k. — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:23:42 +0000

If you’re curious about my reaction at seeing these earrings on Etsy, well, all you really have to do is read what they say… preferably aloud. You’ve got to practice until you get the squeal down.

Don’t like ‘em? Etsy seller dvrdown has a pair for you, too:

Aw, that’s mean. j/k lol. Er, wait:

There, a proper LOL. Say it with beads. And at pairs of earrings for less than five bucks, you can afford to!

dvrdown has lots of different handmade earrings, from the beaded variety above to rings made from wooden buttons. It’s a charming little store, and worth a look if you like geeky or off-the-wall items.

[via Etsy]

celebrate the infamous rrod with beaded coasters

alisha k. — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:13:40 +0000

Though I’m not at all certain that a Red Ring of Death is something to celebrate, per se (they’re usually occasions of anger and misery in my neighborhood), I suppose it’s nice to take something awful and turn it into something cool. Or rather, something that helps keep condensation off your nice table.

And look! A bonus amateur beer ad.

The first set of beaded coasters turned up on Flickr, and it was such an awesome project that it spawned the second set in imitation. Killer game crafts are always better in pairs.

[via GamerGrrlz]

space invaders land on your ears and neck

technabob — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:55:47 +0000

Sometimes I wonder if there’s just too much Space Invaders craft out there. But can there ever be too much of a good thing? You be the judge, but I happen to think these Invaders accessories are just perfect for that girl gamer in your life.

Created by Melbourne, Australia crafter contributor Pardalote, these hand-beaded earrings and necklaces feature the likeness of your favorite pixelated aliens from yesteryear.

Whether you’re a fan of the original Taito arcade classic or the Atari 2600 version, they’ve got you covered.

Prices for the pieces range from $15 for a simple pair of earrings up to $45 for a multi-part necklace. You can find all these pieces in the artist’s Etsy shop.