D.I.Y: Zero Christmas Ornament is Fun for All Ages

Make this Zero ornament for your tree using this downloadable template!

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Then follow these easy steps!

  1. Print the ornament on regular paper or cardstock and cut out the pieces.
  2. Starting with one half of Zero, fold the bottom piece up and the ear down, then use glue or double-sided tape to secure the pieces to the back side of Zero’s body so the design is two-sided. Repeat this step with Zero’s other half.
  3. To fit the two halves together, place one half face down on a work surface. Spread glue over the back of Zero’s face, spine, and tail. Fit Zero’s other half on top of the glued surface and hold in place until the two halves are stuck together.
  4. Gently open the front folds where Zero’s “paws” are to make a tent formation. Punch a small hole in Zero’s back, thread a string through the hole, and tie the string to form a loop.
  5. Hang Zero on your tree!

[Source: Spoonful]



Author Harlan Ellison on “Saving Mr. Banks” [Video]

I’m still seeing it with my mom on Christmas (Thompson! Hanksy!), but Mr. Ellison is irate over the new, sure-to-be-Oscar-worthyย Saving Mr. Banks.

I, for one, wasn’t expecting Saving Mr. Banks to be “factually accurate” — it’s a Hollywood movie, produced by Disney, about “Uncle Walt.”

His rant is 10 minutes long, but Mr. Ellison is so eloquent, it was still mesmerizing to watch, even though he didn’t really divulge anything new.

Warning: Strong Language.

[Harlan Ellison / Source: YouTube]



Sub-Zero Crochet Mask/Beanie Hat

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A made to order Sub-Zero crochet mask/beanie hat. Available for $49 by Etsy seller Sunsfashion.

[Product Page – Sunsfashion @ Etsy.com]

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Breed! [Comic]

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Weyland-Yutani Corp wishes you a Merry Christmas and a happy new breed!

A fantastic Alien-themed postcard by Spanish artist Phrenan.

[Source: Phrenan on Deviantart.com]

Frozen Lake is Like Skating on Glass [Video]

When Van Lake in Condon, Mont. freezes over, it looks like perfectly smooth, transparent glass. YouTuber Doc Martin recently skated across the lake on Thanksgiving — he calls it “glass skating” — and you can see not just the water, plants and rocks frozen in time, but also the beautiful Montana landscape reflected on its surface. When Martin aims the camera at his feet for a skating point-of-view, it looks like cinematic trickery as he glides effortlessly, the serene lake life whirring by underneath him. Instead, it’s beautiful, real life nature, and that’s better than any award-winning visual effect.

[Doc Martin / Source: YouTube]

DORKLY COMIC: I’m Dreaming of a Red Christmas

Awww! Martin is so generous!

(Dorkly comic by Anna-Maria Jung and Andrew Bridgman)

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The Most Beautiful “Ugly” Star Wars Holiday Sweater You’ll See Today [Pic]

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Instead of knitting the sweater from scratch, the person who made this used an existing sweater and added some extra details on top using a felting/tufting process. This is the most beautiful “ugly” Christmas sweater I’ve ever seen!

[Source: Imnojezus on Reddit | Via TMS]