Nerdy Decor: Handmade Haven

Posted by terraolsen on July 12, 2013 in Craftin, Decor | 1 Comment

Nerdy Decor – Episode 4: Handmade Haven

By: Andrea Cole

Welcome back to Nerdy Decor! This time we’re going to look at some nerdy handmade elements that you can add to your home. Don’t worry, you’re not required to make things if you’re not feeling crafty. That’s what sites like Etsy are for!

Zelda Keyholder

Need something for your entryway? Love old school video games? Then you’re in luck! Hang your keys and let the old man remind you where they are when you need to go out. All it would take to make this is a wood block, some paint, a hook or two for your keys, and some patience.

http://loldamn.com/its-dangerous-to-go-alone.html

Loldamn

Pac Man Cork Boards

Need to tack some notes up? Don’t have the space for a full-sized cork board? Well now you don’t have to resign yourself to oh so boring squares. Grab an exacto knife and get cutting!

http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-pac-man-cork-board

Trendhunter

Mario Brothers Fish Tank

Got fish? Get them in on the nerdy decor action and spruce up their tank. Here we have a Super Mario Brothers tank, but you could capture a level from any of your favorite 8-bit video games.

http://www.damngeeky.com/2012/06/05/2006/super-mario-bros-aquarium-diy-project-one-youll-definitely-want-make.html

Damn Geeky

Potter Pillow Pals

Sometimes when I read a Harry Potter book, I just want to give a character a hug. Obviously that’s hard, but these pillows make it easier! Here we have a set of the three main characters in the HP series, but Etsy seller PantoufledeVerre has a bunch of characters to choose from. Time for a Potter pile!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74891675/trio-of-wizard-pillow-covers?ref=shop_home_active

Trio of Wizard Pillows, PantoufledeVerre

Aperture Science Tissue Box

Listen up, Test Subjects! Do the sniffles have you down? Time to take care of that and remember your training at the same time. Make this tissue box and you’ll be one step closer to that cake!

http://gadgetsin.com/make-your-own-portal-tissue-box.htm

GadgetSin

Small World Mural

Hankering for some nerdy Mid-Century design? Take a look at this mural based on concept art from “It’s a Small World”. Now the ride (and the song) may not be for everyone, but you can’t deny that it’s got style.

Dino Planters

Every houseplant needs a home. Why not make it a T-Rex? This tutorial shows you how to transform dino toys into planters for your small plants.

Check out this post from Katie, who shows you how to make them.

Have you DIYed anything for you home? Tell us about it in the comments!