Mailbag Show & Tell: Labyrinth Bots, Fairy Crowns, & Super Wonder Wombs!

It's time to dip into my Folder of Awesome Reader Stuff again! This is where I try to save all my favorites of your project photos shared on the Epbot Facebook page, or over on Fans of Epbot if I get permission. So let's check out a little of what your fellow readers have been up to!

First, the Labyrinth/Epbot mashup my heart always wanted:

Look closely; Kristi O. turned them all into bots! AAA! How cute is Ludo with rivets? And I am MELTING over Ambrosius' antennae ears. MELTING.

Even though you shared this ages ago, Kristi, I really DID need it this week. Thank you.

(P.S. Kristi doesn't have an art store yet, but sooooon.)

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Here's a brilliant idea from my friend Melanie for displaying all the little toys you can't find a spot for:

 

 She put them in these stackable glass blocks from Michael's! It's like "Where's Waldo" in real life, right? So fun to look at. (I spy a Doozer!)

Mel has four so far on her desk:

These would be perfect lined up like a backsplash. Ooh, or stacked to make a low divider?

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Shanon L. made the most STUNNING fairy flower crown:

Isn't it gorgeous?

Then she goes and makes it sound almost easy:

"So it's actually a metal laser cut mask, and I used a metal saw to cut the bottom half off under the eyes. Then I did a wash of gold over it, added flowers and stuff and tadaa!"  

TADAA INDEED.

I've seen these metal masks in costume and craft shops before for just a few dollars, or there are tons on Amazon around the $10 mark. There are so many cool designs, I'm seriously tempted to try this sometime!

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Sophie B. is a big Welcome to Night Vale fan, so when she found a decorative microphone at the thrift shop she knew EXACTLY what to do:

 Loooove the tentacles on the bottom. Also, I feel like maybe I should listen to this show sometime. (Yes? No?)

Sophie is planning to give her bathroom a complete Night Vale makeover - here's a progress shot of her corner shelves so far:

I bet those little rocks mean something. I bet you Night Vale-ians could tell me. :)

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WARNING: If you don't like large plastic insects, then scroll quickly past this next one.

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Allyson B. turned big plastic bugs into high-end wall art, and it is SO COOL:

She used this tutorial from The Gathered Home, only instead of Liquid Gold Leaf Allyson used spray paint, to make it a little easier. Don't they look great? Perfect for a Victorian parlor vibe, maybe next to some botanical prints?

Then Kat P. shared *her* version, which used a thrift store frame and some velvet wrapped around foam core:

Kat just aged her plastic bug with a little black paint, which looks a lot more realistic. (And freaked John right out when he spotted it over my shoulder. Ha!) I bet this would look awesome with paper butterflies mounted inside, too, if that's more your speed.

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And finally, behold! The Wonder Womb army continues to grow!

Susan R. really *did* make an army:

I assume someone has a medically specific reason for the red "arm." :D

[Update: Aha! Susan reports a friend had an ovary removed, so she modeled that one after C3PO's red arm. YES.]

And I'm loving these SUPER variations by Melissa U:

 

 Super Womb and Bat Womb! Yes!



I have lots more (you guys are COMPLETELY distracting with your awesomeness online) so I'll try to remember to do these a little more often. In fact, you can remind me by sharing your OWN stuff. Cosplay, crafts, how you display your toys, a cute outfit-of-the-day - I want to see it all! Share your pics on Facebook or tag me on Instagram, so I can shower you with virtual high-fives!