Geekware

New GEEKWARE Blog!

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:41:00 +0000

To continue reading Adventures of an E-Waste Recycler, visit:

www.GEEKWARE.ca/blog

Archived posts will remain, but no new posts will be added here.

New GEEKWARE Website!

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:31:00 +0000

Yep, Acorn Studios is no more....

Introducing the New GEEKWARE website!

All new photos!
Loads of new geeky products!
(and we kept some of your old favourites too)!

Check it out:

www.GEEKWARE.ca

Sneak peek at new GEEKWARE photos!

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:29:00 +0000

Working on a very exciting new GEEKWARE project till the early hours of the morning most nights. Will tell you more in a few weeks....

In the meanwhile, here's a look at some new GEEKWARE photos! The model is Mr Geekware. We'd been gardening all weekend which is why his nails are all dirty in the key photo!! (might have to photoshop out the dirt).

Would anyone like to see our mammoth gardening project? It's what's kept us busy for the last month... and it's still not finished! *note to self: it'll be worth it when it's done*

For those in Edmonton this weekend...

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:23:00 +0000

I'll be at the Stop and Shop show from Friday to Sunday so drop by and say hello! The show is at the Transalta Arts Barns, which is next to the Farmers Market. The weather is looking glorious and a perfect weekend to stroll along Whyte Ave and check out Edmonton's up-and-comping designers.

Global TV is going to be shooting at the show on Saturday morning and I think I'm going to be interviewed on air at around 9.10am.

Have a fantastic weekend everyone!

Pixel Street Art

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:39:00 +0000

If your city was a video game, you might see this kind of thing more often...

via: make

DIY Charging Station

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:32:00 +0000

Make a nifty charging station for your ipod, cell phone, and other devices. Find out how in the instruction video posted by Cara on Juice.

Rubiks Cube Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Sun, 11 May 2008 05:44:00 +0000

I seem to have cakes and cookies on my mind this week!
Instructions for this totally awesomely-retro rubiks cube cake here.

Stop and Shop Show - May 16-18

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:30:00 +0000

Spring Stop and Shop Show in Edmonton Alberta Canada is rapidly approaching. Come check out my latest GEEKWARE creations along with 75+ of Edmonton's up-and-coming new designers.

Line up early - the 1st 25 shoppers each day receive a goodie bag packed with samples and coupons.

Click the image above to view the flyer and print to get $2 off entry.

Check out the Facebook Group: "Stop & Shop Show".

The Stop and Shop website has more info, including links to all the vendors, so you can have an early peek at who will be there and what kinds of exciting stuff you'll see.

Mac Jewelry Set

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:48:00 +0000

Show your Mac pride with this totally rad Limited Edition Apple jewelry set .

Space Invaders Notebook

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:26:00 +0000

Handbound Space Invaders notebooks made by Etsy artist Airraid . $6 available here .

Pixel Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:28:00 +0000

Yummy! Find out how to make your own space invaders cookies with Eva over at Instructables .

Phone Coil Sheep

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:21:00 +0000

Sheep made from old phone cords. Check out the tiny feet! They are the receivers!!

I wonder if the phones actually work?

Via: Craftzine

In with the new for Spring

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:16:00 +0000

It was great to meet so many new faces at the Royal Bison Show last weekend.

I've had a bit of a break from blogging lately. We have been Xeroscaping our yard, and I've been working on new products for a photoshoot for the new website. The shoot went great, and I can't wait for the 2nd shoot when we will be using models! Exciting stuff is happing in the world of GEEKWARE so stay tuned!!

Royal Bison Show next weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:21:00 +0000

You can find me at the 3rd Royal Bison Craft and Art Show next weekend in Edmonton Alberta Canada! I'll have all of your old favourite GEEKWARE and I'll also be testing out some fun new creations too. Come check it out!

And take a peek at the other talented young designers who will also be there: Royal Bison vendor list and links

Check out the Royal Bison Facebook Group too.

Real Playstation

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:28:00 +0000

That's my kind of Playstation! This t-shirt design ROCKS!

Available at Wire and Twine for $20 in sizes from kids - XXL

Bathtub pond

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:08:00 +0000

What a great way to recycle an old bathtub! When we renovate our bathroom I'd like to do this with our old tub.

Does anyone know how bathtubs are currently disposed of or recycled? Are the considered C+D waste and landfilled?

We've been doing lots of home projects and I really get carried away looking at before and after pictures like John Peters 1950's home reno on Flickr.

Mac Geek Tattoo

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:01:00 +0000

OK, so I have a 'thing' for wrists (all those yukky veins), but I couldn't resist showing you this!
Thoughts?

'Now Serving' with a Mac Classic

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:53:00 +0000

Some computer genius has hooked up these old Mac Classics to be Customer Counters. Here's what they say: "there is an imac g3 that handles the basics (acts as a server) but the counters are tied into every single computer so that any employee can correct it manually if the numbers are off."

You don't get that at Lee Valley!

Washing Machine Lamp

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:50:00 +0000

I love how industrial this recycled washing machine drum light looks.

via: Make

Laptop Privacy Sweater

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:17:00 +0000

I'm not sure quite what to think of this concept, although my first thought is 'how do you breath?'.

Here's what the artist says: "I've been working on a project where I knit sweaters to go from gadgets to your body. They're supposed to be a fun commentary on how attached and concentrated on technology we are, and to highlight the lack of movement that happens when we're engrossed in our laptops, keyboards, PDAs, etc. the one pictured above is for privacy, warmth, and concentration in public spaces while using a laptop.

via: Craft

Busy busy!

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:18:00 +0000

Did I get blogged somewhere big? I've been a manufacturing machine this past week, making all your orders and doing runs to the Post Office every day.

My friend Monica reminded me that I've not blogged in AGES, so this one's for you!

Hey, did I tell you that you can now choose the type of keys for your custom keyboard cufflinks?
Black keys,
Grey keys, or
MAC keys!

Yep, so many of you were requesting black keys and MAC keys that I've added them as options on the initials cufflinks page. I've made so many this week that I'm starting to dream about keyboard cufflinks...

Geek Magnets

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:28:00 +0000

This set of Geek Magnets is hand-stitched and only $10! That's a lot of stitching, for just $10.

Or how about some recycled keyboard key magnets? Made with super strong rare-earth magnets and vintage keyboard keys.

Funky Robots from Recycled Materials

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:14:00 +0000

"Ollie is one tough robot, built to handle a heap of abuse. Rocks and worse just bounce off of his head. Ollie's body armor is bomb-squad certified, he can squat thrust twice his weight. Once, on a dare, he did eleven thousand pull-ups."

"Slim had dreamed of being a surgeon, but over time has come to accept his work as a reptile taxidermist. He takes pride in the craft and fine motor skills it requires. In his free time Slim enjoys backgammon, macramé, and Russian literature."

"Electro sees himself as a ready-for-anything, direct current commando bot: He is visibly proud of his infrared vision, jackhammer boots, and reinforced chest cavity. He would also like you to know that his hands can cut through aluminum, zinc and copper (as long as it's not too thick). Electro also enjoys folk dancing."

These cool robots, and many more, are available at Robot Guy

Diskette Flower Sculptures

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:05:00 +0000

This is a recycled masterpiece! Check out the flower petals - they are made from the centres of old diskettes. Love it love it love it. Photozz shows you how to make your own over on Instructables.

Mac pack

noreply@blogger.com (Nicola - Keyboard Queen) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:58:00 +0000

A Mac Backpack made from an old macintosh SE computer c. 1988. Ok, so I think this is just a little toooo geeky even for me, but if you want to make one you can follow the tutorial over on Instructables.