By: Meg Humphrey Have You Nerd had the incredible honor of receiving the “Most Unique Website Content” award from the inaugural year of the Geekie Awards in 2013. This year, the Geekies are mixing it up and giving fans the opportunity to vote for their favorites in each category! Here are my picks. Art: Jackie […]
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June 30
DIY Raspberry Jam
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By: Terra Clarke Olsen Every year I create a list of things to try or do that I’ve never done before, and this year ‘make jam’ made the list. I was finally able to cross it off this past week as I embarked on a jamming marathon. I tried a few different methods and recipes, but […]
January 29
DIY Makeup Brush Cleaner
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DIY Makeup Brush Cleaner By: Katie Neely Make up brush cleaner can get pretty spendy, now you can make your own from ingredients that you already have in the kitchen. What you need: Hot Water-1 cup Dish soap-1 TBSP White vinegar-1TBSP Container to clean brushes Directions: First, mix hot water, soap and vinegar in your […]
November 01
Fall Banana Bread Recipe
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Fall Banana Bread Recipe By: Katie Neely Here it is, a banana bread recipe I regularly get compliments on. I add about 2 extra bananas and a extra cinnamon. Make sure the bananas are ripe and brown. Tip: putting them in a paper bag will speed up the ripening process. Prep: 25 min. Bake time: […]
July 29
Easy Makeup Brush Storage
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Easy Makeup Brush Storage By: Katie Neely Makeup Brushes can be tricky to store. You don’t want them jumbled up in a bag, where their brushes can be ruined, but you don’t want to keep them in a vase where it can be hard to find the one you’re looking for. This is an easy […]
June 26
DIY Frosted Vases
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DIY Frosted Vases By: Katie Neely My sister got married this past weekend and we made these frosted vases for her centerpieces. This is a great way to make something inexpensive look like a million bucks! What you need: Glass vases (I recommend Ikea or the Dollar Store) Rubber bands Desired color/frost or glitter spray […]
April 03
Reuse Candle Jars
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Reuse Candle Jars (DIY) By Katie Neely What do you do with your used up jar candles? They always have a bit of wax in the bottom and usually get tossed in the trash or that candle that burned all the way down leaving behind tons of untouched wax. Here is a creative way to […]
March 28
Craft Time: Surprise Easter Eggs
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Craft Time: Surprise Easter Eggs By: Andrea Cole You know what’s fun? Easter eggs. You know what’s tasty? Chocolate and peanut butter. Know what’s amazing? Chocolate and peanut butter filled Easter eggs. That’s right, we’re filling real Easter eggs with chocolate and peanut butter! Here’s how: Grab the following supplies: For the Eggs: One Dozen […]
March 25
DIY Trekkie Washcloth
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DIY Trekkie Washcloth By: Katie Neely Need some nerd style in your kitchen? Here is your next knitting project, Star Trek washcloths. Yarn: Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn or any other worsted weight cotton yarn. Instructions : Cast on 34 stitches. 1 to 4: Knit 5: K4, p26, k4 6: Knit [and all even numbered rows through row […]
March 15
Nerd of the Week
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Meet Heather, a Crochet Nerd Interview by Terra Olsen What are you nerdy for? I’m nerdy for lots of things, including books and movies. At the moment, I’m especially nerdy for crafts! Specifically, crocheting geeky hats. How did you discover nerdy crochet? My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was in gradeschool. I’ve […]
November 15
Homemade Dog Treats
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Homemade Dog Treats for Pet Nerds By: Katie Neely For those of you that are Nerds for your pets, here are two recipes for homemade and tasty treats for your four legged friends. I’ve tested these on 3 pups so far and have had rave reviews. Beefy Cheesy Dog Treats Ingredients: 1 cup […]
October 10
Fall Cowl Pattern
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Fall Cowl By: Katie Neely As the weather cools, I thought it would be the perfect time to introduce this cowl pattern. It is simple, pretty, and warm. Enjoy! Materials: Super Bulky Yarn (I used Lion Brand Thick and Quick or Loops and Threads Cozy Wool) Size 15 16” circular needles Stitch Marker Tapestry Needle The […]