~celebrating the art of prank crafting~ {follow me on twitter} Tumblr (3.0; @theknittingwar)http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ld6lxsfEY61qadzcco1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Jessie has had to call a ceasefire to The Knitting War due to her business taking off, which … hello, priorities??  But, it’s fine — it gives me time to work on something really spectacular and time-consuming, something that would bring this war to an end and find me victorious.  Something like the above.  Only I might add feet, because while this lady is CLEARLY warmer than any person living on earth, her feet must be freezing.  Put some slippers on!</p> <p>(Via <a target="_blank" href="http://knithacker.com/2010/12/09/the-only-winter-sweater-youll-ever-need/">Knithacker</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27390334@N08/5187947301/">mrsalvo</a>.)</p>http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/2158157923http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/2158157923Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:17:00 -0800the knitting warknittingprank craftingno words<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbiqt4VzYS1qzzz4yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Slow clap. If you don’t have time to make a prank craft for Christmas gifting, head over to Etsy and request one of these beauties.</p> <p><a href="http://ktburrr.tumblr.com/post/1506180410/snooki-made-this-as-a-present-for-a-roommate" target="_blank">ktburrr</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>SNOOKI</p> <p>made this as a present for a roommate!</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ktburrr/" target="_blank">flickr</a></p> <p>edit: glad everyone likes this!! here’s <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ktburrr?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">my etsy link</a> . please message me there if you’ve like any custom designs or a snooki of your own!</p> </blockquote>http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1564929786http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1564929786Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:25:08 -0800prank craftingsnookietsyembroideryBehold the rarely-seen cousin of prank crafting: prank cooking.  Lindsay Robertson&#8217;s account...http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1513219835http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1513219835Sun, 07 Nov 2010 20:35:20 -0800prank cookingThe Awlbrilliant ideas<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lavckl5B5g1qadzcco1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Pretty excited for the release of Amy Sedaris’s new book, for two reasons: 1) best book title ever, obviously, and 2) sure to be full of amazing kitschy crafts to make and ironically gift.  It’s out November 2nd!</p>http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1401577527http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1401577527Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:14:45 -0700Amy Sedarisprank craftingbooksMaybe you really need to dramatically throw down the gauntlet with someone in your life by making...http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1368885951http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1368885951Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:22:38 -0700prank craftingmosaicMissy ElliottTaylor LautnerTwilight craftsportraitsOlsen Twins<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lalz2n7wiG1qadzcco1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Apparently, the craft of woodburning is called “pyrography” (apt!), and some people do it really well and beautifully.  But in the hands of someone who can’t really draw, such as myself, or in the hands of someone who might decide to burn, say,  a portrait of a loved one or celebrity into a wooden clock, well … I think there are some pretty spectacular craft pranking possibilities to be had.</p> <p>Or, you know, just do a deer.</p> <p><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/pocketfood/finishedwbwildlife.jpg" width="426" height="261"/></p> <p>You can buy a kit for around $15 and I INTEND TO.</p>http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1361301555http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1361301555Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:44:47 -0700woodburning,prank craftingpyrographyclocks<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lajvohbTJT1qadzcco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The best part about giving this to someone would be the unveiling — imagine opening a wrapped box, and starting to lift this out, and lifting… lifting…lifting. It would be like a scarf trick, but a scarf trick that took you 5 months to make. WORTH IT.</p>http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1352557064http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1352557064Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:36:17 -0700knittingprank craftingawful patterns<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_laiamwuu691qadzcco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wow, what a great likeness of our <a target="_blank" href="http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/862951523/patron-saint-of-prank-crafting-george-clooney">Patron Saint</a> of prank crafting!  Christmas is right around the corner, which means you better get started cross-stitching this ASAP … because even though I don’t know you, I know someone in your life needs this. (via Cross Stitcher Magazine)</p>http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1346459198http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1346459198Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:04:00 -0700prank craftingcross stitchGeorge Clooney<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l91qfhtHiW1qzvkfwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Posted without comment, because words would just ruin it.</p>http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1340960027http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1340960027Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:43:45 -0700Latch hook is probably the most mysterious of the crafting genres to me, mainly because I...http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1330757035http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/1330757035Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:14:06 -0700prank crafting,latch hookdeerunicornsJesusI recently did a little recon at my local Michael&#8217;s and came away with a couple of prank...http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/935742331http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/935742331Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:50:00 -0700figurinespaintingcheap-azz craftscraftingprankprank craftingMichael'sSo yesterday I was thinking about George Clooney for some reason (do I need a reason?) and...http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/862951523http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/862951523Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:43:46 -0700george clooneyprank craftingpaintinghall of fameWhoa, Nelly &#8230; sorry for the blog neglect.  I have been working on this lil&#8217; guy for a...http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/716176175http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/716176175Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:59:33 -0700The last salvo in the ongoing Knitting War was mine.  I made this attractive beard for Jessie...http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/572778961http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/572778961Tue, 04 May 2010 22:33:10 -0700the knitting war,knitting,prankprank craftingbeardsI don&#8217;t know what made me google the ol&#8217; Bedazzler just now, but possibly it was God?  I...http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/559787347http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/559787347Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:58:12 -0700prank crafting,bedazzlerrhinestonesamazingtwilightSorry about that.  More bad/amazing prank crafts headed your way ASAP!http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/559729590http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/559729590Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:28:53 -0700One of the major difficulties of prank crafting is answering the question, &#8220;Is it worth...http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/353398480http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/353398480Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:38:27 -0800prank crafting,ship in a bottleold man craftsThis isn&#8217;t something I recommend making for anyone in your life (even I have my limits)...http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/335029796http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/335029796Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:13:25 -0800knittingprank craftinghigh fashionhttp://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/329454542http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/329454542Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:40:56 -0800prank craftingshellsfree crafts1. Find this book. 2. Make everything in it. 3.&#160;??? 4. Profit. http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/324224390http://theknittingwar.tumblr.com/post/324224390Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:50:00 -0800macrameprank craftingoff the hookmust find