WoW Insiderhttp://wow.joystiq.comWoW Insiderhttp://wow.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gifWoW Insiderhttp://wow.joystiq.comen-usCopyright 2015 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/WoW Insider ShowEvery week, the WoW Insider Show brings you news and views from the World of Warcraft and the site that covers it all, WoW Insider. We introduce a panel of rotating guests, including bloggers from WoW Insider and other WoW blogs, and many popular personalities from around the WoW community. From the live listener chat and polls during the show, to the emails direct from listeners (reach us at theshow@wow.com), right on to the "meat" of the show -- in-depth discussion of the most popular news and posts on WoW Insider -- the WoW Insider Show is a terrific source of news and entertainment about what's going on with Blizzard and their World of Warcraft. Listen live every Saturday at 3:30 pm Eastern on our Ustream page (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/wow-insider-show) or subscribe to the feed and let us know what you think by reviewing the show right here in iTunes.Well Fed Buff: Dalaran "Apple" Piehttp://wow.joystiq.com/2014/07/26/well-fed-buff-dalaran-apple-pie/http://wow.joystiq.com/2014/07/26/well-fed-buff-dalaran-apple-pie/http://wow.joystiq.com/2014/07/26/well-fed-buff-dalaran-apple-pie/#commentsFiled under: ,

Ever since the first days of WoW, mages have been conjuring up food items out of thin air for the general public. One of the offhand questions I'm asked every now and again is what, exactly, all that conjured food tastes like? I never really had an answer, because I assumed that the answer was "whatever that food happened to be called." Mana strudel? It tastes like strudel. Mana biscuits? They taste like biscuits. The only difference between mana strudel and regular strudel was the ingredients -- the rest was pretty much the same.

Which is why, when I ran across this incredibly odd recipe, I was immediately reminded of Azeroth's mages. It was also why I immediately had to create it for myself, and test it out on my family. This apple pie passed with flying colors, and it's so easy to make, you'd swear it was magic. The ingredients list is relatively short for this particular concoction ... oh, and the apples? You can leave those out entirely, we won't be needing them. You heard me.

Let's head to the kitchen and conjure up some Dalaran "apple" pie, shall we?


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]]>craftcraftsfeaturedgame-craftsworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fansAnne StickneySat, 26 Jul 2014 16:00:00 ESTDelicately divine WoW-themed clay creations by Euphyleyhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2014/02/08/delicately-divine-wow-themed-clay-creations-by-euphyley/http://wow.joystiq.com/2014/02/08/delicately-divine-wow-themed-clay-creations-by-euphyley/http://wow.joystiq.com/2014/02/08/delicately-divine-wow-themed-clay-creations-by-euphyley/#commentsFiled under: ,

World of WarCrafts spotlights art and creativity by WoW players, including fan art, cooking, comics, cosplay, music, fan fiction and more.

When I laid eyes on the sculpture shown above, I was immediately impressed with the attention to detail in the lovely reproduction of the Ashes of Al'ar. Sure, I've tried my hand at crafting various things with clay over the years, but I've never done anything quite that technical. It turns out Euphyley, the sculptor who submitted the image above, has a whole host of gorgeous clay crafts she's created over the years.

From reproductions of mounts and pets to WoW-themed keychains and more, Euphyley's got a talent for small-scale sculpture that has to be seen to be believed. And when presented with an opportunity to interview her, how could I resist? Check out the gallery for more of Euphyley's work, and read on for some words from Euphyley herself.

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]]>ashes-of-alarclay-sculpturecraftcraftseuphyleyfeaturedgame-craftssculpeyworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fanswow-sculptureAnne StickneySat, 08 Feb 2014 20:00:00 ESTGet crafty with these faction crest cross-stitch patternshttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/09/30/get-crafty-with-these-faction-crest-cross-stitch-patterns/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/09/30/get-crafty-with-these-faction-crest-cross-stitch-patterns/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/09/30/get-crafty-with-these-faction-crest-cross-stitch-patterns/#commentsFiled under: ,

Crossstitch alliance and horde logo patterns
If you're a WoW-player who cross-stitches -- or you're looking to pick up a new hobby -- crafter SweetestSpot has created cross-stitch patterns for the alliance and horde logos. Cross-stitch WoW creations aren't something we've come across before -- but while cross-stitching may sound like something your grandmother does, we can confirm that these stitched crests would make a fantastic addition to any gaming lair.

If you're interested, the patterns are available for sale on Etsy for alliance and horde -- though you'll have to pick up the supplies to make them on your own. Each pattern results in a finished product that's about 6" square, with the alliance pattern using 4 colors of floss and the horde pattern using 7 colors. Not that crafty? SweetestSpot's originals -- alliance and horde -- are up on Ebay, both mounted for hanging on a 7.5" embroidery hoop.

Have any cool WoW crafts of your own? Drop us a line and you may be our next featured WarCraft!

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]]>craftcraftscross-stitchcross-stitch-patternfeaturedgame-craftsworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-cross-stitchwow-cross-stitch-patternwow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fansElizabeth HarperMon, 30 Sep 2013 14:00:00 ESTThis epic crafted Frostsaber has ridden off with our heartshttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/08/15/this-epic-crafted-frostsaber-has-ridden-off-with-our-hearts/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/08/15/this-epic-crafted-frostsaber-has-ridden-off-with-our-hearts/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/08/15/this-epic-crafted-frostsaber-has-ridden-off-with-our-hearts/#commentsFiled under: ,

Epic crafted Frostsaber rides off with our hearts
This amazingly detailed frostsaber was created by art student Brittany Zerkle, who's been making plush toys since she was a kid -- and, more recently, selling them on her Etsy shop. But this handmade version of the Swift Frostsaber -- 14 inches long from nose to tail and 5 inches tall at the shoulders -- was definitely a labor of love. Zerkle started working on it last July, drawing sketches and making some of the small parts, but put the project on hold because she didn't feel she had the skill to pull it off.

When she picked up the frostsaber project again, she says it took three days to complete. "Which means from the moment I woke up until it was time for bed, I was working on it and only taking a break to eat, go to the bathroom, and wait for paint to dry," she explains. "The last night, I pulled an all nighter out of excitement, finished it, and photographed it. Then I crashed and slept about 12 hours."

We've had gaming binges like that before, but can't say that the results were nearly as nice. Read on for more photos and an in-depth look at how this craft cat came into being!

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]]>crafted-frostsaberfrostsaberplush-frostsaberwow-craftswow-frostsaberElizabeth HarperThu, 15 Aug 2013 19:00:00 ESTThis crochet worgen will growl its way into your hearthttp://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/this-crochet-worgen-will-growl-its-way-into-your-heart/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/this-crochet-worgen-will-growl-its-way-into-your-heart/http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/this-crochet-worgen-will-growl-its-way-into-your-heart/#commentsFiled under: ,

This crochet worgen will growl its way into your heart
World of Warcraft's worgen aren't always friendly, but in the case of this crochet worgen we can confirm cuddliness. WoW player Venuz created this little guy for a WoW craft swap and we've got to say he looks true to in-game worgen, if on a more diminutive scale. Venuz has been crocheting for about 20 years now -- it's her favorite hobby outside of WoW -- and created the pattern for this worgen from scratch. So what's next on the crafting agenda? Venuz says she'd like to make an attempt at a crochet orc.

We have a full-sized image of this crafty creation after the break or you can check out Venuz's gallery on Imgur.

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The quest of a lifetime
Here at WoW Insider we're suckers for a sweet story. And this is definitely a sweet story, with a very Warcraft theme. The MK over at Khalanil wanted to make a warcraft-themed proposal, and so got to work, heading over to an unofficial WoW blog by the name of World of Warcraft Papercrafts. Amongst other things, Khalanil found an origami treasure chest, as pictured in the header image above.

He also managed to lay his hands on some quest background images, the Morpheus font, and some other WoW assets, that enabled him to put together what must be the sweetest questline we've ever seen. He created three quests, one to find an afternoon tea spot for Lor'themar Theron, the completion of which opened up a quest to eliminate dwarves at a local tea-room, and finally, Clara was sent out to scout a high-price eatery for Trade Prince Gallywix.

Completing the final quest granted Clara a Legendary item, which was concealed in the box we saw at the start. WoW Insider particularly enjoyed the stats on this item: +100 Love, +100 Happiness, and, just for good measure, +10 Melee Damage! You never know when you might need it. Do head over to Khalanil to read the full post!

[Thanks for the tip, Alex!]

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]]>awwwww-thats-adorablecraftcraftsengagement-ringfeaturedgame-craftsreal-life-quest-chainworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-engagementwow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fansOlivia GraceThu, 21 Mar 2013 14:00:00 ESTBlizzard calls for Christmas crafthttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/12/11/blizzard-calls-for-christmas-craft/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/12/11/blizzard-calls-for-christmas-craft/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/12/11/blizzard-calls-for-christmas-craft/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Blizzard calls for Christmas craft
The snappily titled Blizzard Entertainment 2012 Dessert and Holiday Art Program is here! Blizzard put a call out on Facebook this morning for Blizzard-themed desserts and holiday cards, featuring art or craft inspired by Diablo, Starcraft or Warcraft.

Successful submissions will be featured in Blizzard's facebook gallery, so get your crafting hat on and get creative! If you're looking for some World of Warcraft related inspiration you can check out WoW Insider's World of WarCrafts for some ideas on art, craft, and cake!

To enter the competition, simply head over to the battle.net page and fill out the forms.

WoW InsiderBlizzard calls for Christmas craft originally appeared on WoW Insider on Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>blizzardcompetitioncontestcraftcraftsfeaturedgame-craftsworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fansOlivia GraceTue, 11 Dec 2012 16:00:00 ESTWhimsical and sweet Warcraft fan art by Meebleshttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/whimsical-and-sweet-warcraft-fan-art-by-meebles/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/whimsical-and-sweet-warcraft-fan-art-by-meebles/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/whimsical-and-sweet-warcraft-fan-art-by-meebles/#commentsFiled under:

World of WarCrafts spotlights art and creativity by WoW players, including fan art, cooking, comics, cosplay, music, fan fiction and more. Sample the whole spectrum on our Arts and Crafts in WoW page.

You know, while I love seeing ridiculously complicated and detailed Warcraft fan art, there's something to be said about understated art. There's a certain charm and sweetness that comes with simplicity, and while a lot of Warcraft is understandably brutal -- we are talking about Warcraft, after all -- there's a whimsical undertone to the franchise that adds a different level of appeal to it. And when one forgoes the detailed and raw, one is left with the simple charm and whimsy that Warcraft is notorious for.

Today's artist takes a totally different look at Warcraft and reflects it in artwork that is infused with that natural charm and whimsy, without losing the essence of Warcraft itself. Druid Meebles of the guild House of Arathor from the Argent Dawn server (US-A) has been creating artwork for as long as she can remember, playing World of Warcraft on and off since the days of vanilla. Her artwork is infused with light and frothy charm, a far cry from the dark battles against the Destroyer and the Twilight Cult. It's a breath of fresh air, and Meebles was happy to chat with us about both her art and Warcraft, as well.

Gallery: Whimsical and sweet Warcraft fanart by Meebles

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WoW InsiderWhimsical and sweet Warcraft fan art by Meebles originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>craftcraftsfeaturedgame-craftsworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fansAnne StickneyThu, 15 Mar 2012 16:00:00 ESTFabulous custom Warcraft shoes by Rhonda Vandeputtehttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/fabulous-custom-warcraft-shoes-by-rhonda-vandeputte/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/fabulous-custom-warcraft-shoes-by-rhonda-vandeputte/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/fabulous-custom-warcraft-shoes-by-rhonda-vandeputte/#commentsFiled under:

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I am pretty much the last girl on earth that you'd see squealing over a pair of shoes. However, today's submission hit all the right buttons when it arrived in my mailbox. Nice heels? Check. Open toe? Check. Covered in panels of Warcraft comics? Check. ... say what? I did the biggest double take in the world when I realized these are actually pieces and panels of the official Warcraft comics, artfully applied to a pair of shoes. As a comic collector, I can safely say this is probably the coolest use for old comics that I've seen to date.

Rhonda Vandeputte has been creating all kinds of crafting projects for a very long time, and her experience definitely shows here. From the carefully chosen panels to the flawless application, these shoes aren't so much footwear as they are fully functional and wearable art. Rhonda was happy to send in pictures of the process in the gallery below and happy to chat about the creation of this fabulous footwork as well.

Gallery: Fabulous custom Warcraft shoes by Rhonda Vandeputte

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WoW InsiderFabulous custom Warcraft shoes by Rhonda Vandeputte originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>craftcraftsfeaturedgame-craftsworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fansAnne StickneyThu, 08 Mar 2012 14:00:00 ESTKicking off March with Warcraft-themed cakeshttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/kicking-off-march-with-warcraft-themed-cakes/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/kicking-off-march-with-warcraft-themed-cakes/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/03/01/kicking-off-march-with-warcraft-themed-cakes/#commentsFiled under:

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I have a love/hate relationship with Warcraft cake submissions. On the one hand, I love seeing the creativity put forth and the stylish efforts of confectionary art. On the other, they make me want to bake things, and while I enjoy baking things, I don't eat sweets often enough to warrant making a full-sized cake! Oh sure, I could ask my Dad to devour it, but even he has his limits as far as cake consumption goes.

... not to mention that cake submissions make me kind of hungry, especially when they look as tasty as the cake pictured above. Sara Bryant posted this cake on Reddit a while back and then decided to submit it to us as well. But that's not all we've got for you today. We've also got a couple of sets of perfectly adorable cake toppers, including one from a name you've heard on the site before. Check out the gallery, and meet us after the break for more goodies!

Gallery: World of WarCrafts: WoW-themed cakes

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]]>cakecakescraftcraftsgame-craftswarcraft-cakesweddingwedding-cakesworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-cakeswow-craftswow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fanswow-weddingAnne StickneyThu, 01 Mar 2012 12:00:00 ESTEye-catching, fantastic fan art by Ginny Higerdhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/02/23/eye-catching-fantastic-fan-art-by-ginny-higerd/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/02/23/eye-catching-fantastic-fan-art-by-ginny-higerd/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/02/23/eye-catching-fantastic-fan-art-by-ginny-higerd/#commentsFiled under:

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Bet that header image got your attention, didn't it? It certainly got mine when it appeared in my mailbox! From the details on the armor to the expression on the face, you can't really help but stare and admire. Ginny Higerd, otherwise known as Tsunomi on the Elune server (A-US), has been doing artwork for a very long time, and her Warcraft fan art is the stuff dreams are made of -- well, my dreams of being pretty good at that whole drawing thing, anyway.

But art like that also takes a lot of hard work, and Ginny's certainly no stranger to it. What's more remarkable than Ginny's work itself is that you can see the natural progression of skill with each piece that she draws, from early-day scribbles to full-out masterpieces like the image above. Ginny was kind enough to send in a submission for World of WarCrafts -- and heck, with skills like that, how could I not interview her about her methods?

Gallery: Warcraft fanart by Ginny Higerd

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WoW InsiderEye-catching, fantastic fan art by Ginny Higerd originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>craftcraftsfeaturedgame-craftsworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fansAnne StickneyThu, 23 Feb 2012 17:00:00 ESTGraphic and bold hunter pet designs by Melissahttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/graphic-and-bold-hunter-pet-designs-by-melissa/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/graphic-and-bold-hunter-pet-designs-by-melissa/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/graphic-and-bold-hunter-pet-designs-by-melissa/#commentsFiled under:

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Most of the time, when you see a piece of Warcraft fan art, it's either depicting a character from Warcraft lore or the character that the artist plays. Sometimes it's a depiction of a moment in Warcraft history, and others, it's just a chance to draw some really fancy armor. You'll rarely see simple landscapes, but you'll see pictures of characters in those landscapes. And you'll see pictures of hunters and their pets, but rarely will you see pictures of the pets all by themselves.

But for Melissa Bozarth, hunter pets are just far too appealing not to draw. And draw she does, creating intricate, vectored art of dozens of beloved pets from the Warcraft hunter's stable. We've featured Melissa's artwork before with a Corehound piece she created back in early 2010. Melissa's been happily creating plenty of artwork since then and decided to share both her work and her experiences with us.

Gallery: Graphic and bold hunter pet designs by Melissa

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WoW InsiderGraphic and bold hunter pet designs by Melissa originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>craftcraftsfeaturedgame-craftsworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fansAnne StickneyThu, 16 Feb 2012 20:00:00 ESTButton-eyed Warcraft dolls created by Layla Reihttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/button-eyed-warcraft-dolls-created-by-layla-rei/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/button-eyed-warcraft-dolls-created-by-layla-rei/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/button-eyed-warcraft-dolls-created-by-layla-rei/#commentsFiled under:

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I love putting out a call for submissions because I get bombarded with some of the coolest stuff in response! It seems that dolls and plush toys are in abundance this season, including the sweet duo pictured above, created by Layla Rei. Layla's no stranger to creating dolls; her deviantART gallery has dozens upon dozens of delightful, whimsical creations.

It's the tiny little details that makes them so utterly charming. The button eyes remind me of Coraline, and come on -- how could you not love that goblin and those goggles? But here's the kicker behind all of this: Leyla doesn't play WoW. Instead, she created these dolls and others for her sister who does play. For someone who doesn't play the game, Leyla's got a wonderful grasp of the whimsical feel of Warcraft ... and she was more than happy to sit down and chat with us about her delightful creations.

Gallery: Button-eyed Warcraft dolls created by Layla Rei

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WoW InsiderButton-eyed Warcraft dolls created by Layla Rei originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>craftcraftsfeaturedgame-craftsworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fansAnne StickneyThu, 09 Feb 2012 15:00:00 ESTAdorable hand-sewn plush murloc by Katiehttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/02/02/adorable-hand-sewn-plush-murloc-by-katie/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/02/02/adorable-hand-sewn-plush-murloc-by-katie/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/02/02/adorable-hand-sewn-plush-murloc-by-katie/#commentsFiled under:

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When I was a little kid, my sister and I used to make clothes for our stuffed animals, all sewn by hand. My mother was fine with giving us needles and thread and showing us how to stitch, but we weren't allowed to use her sewing machine. On the one hand, I have fond memories of all the little outfits we made; on the other, I remember quite vividly exactly how many times I accidentally stuck myself with a needle. Sewing by hand is not an easy thing to do at all.

Even more difficult than making outfits by hand is making a three-dimensional plush toy. Katie, known in game as Adgie the warlock, not only made the adorable murloc shown above -- she did it entirely from scratch. That's right, the concept and pattern were all her own, and every bit of stitching on the murloc was done by hand, no sewing machine used at all. How impressive is that? But there's more -- this is only the third plush that Katie has made! Katie sent in a whole host of photos of the construction process and her other projects, and she had a chat with me about crafting homemade plushies and World of Warcraft.

Gallery: Adorable murloc plush doll by Katie

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WoW InsiderAdorable hand-sewn plush murloc by Katie originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>craftcraftsfeaturedgame-craftsworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fansAnne StickneyThu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:00 ESTWorld of WarCrafts is taking your submissions!http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/world-of-warcrafts-is-taking-your-submissions/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/world-of-warcrafts-is-taking-your-submissions/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/world-of-warcrafts-is-taking-your-submissions/#commentsFiled under:

World of WarCrafts spotlights art and creativity by WoW players, including fan art, cooking, comics, cosplay, music, fan fiction and more. Sample the whole spectrum on our Arts and Crafts in WoW page.

World of WarCrafts is looking for more crafting creations! Do you make cuddly plush critters like the druid kitties shown above? Or perhaps you spend your time creating parodies of popular music with a Warcraft twist? We are currently looking for more people to interview and feature in World of WarCrafts. If you've got the knack for crafting and some creative projects you'd like to share, don't hesitate to let us know.

What counts as "crafts"? A little bit of everything, really. We've featured makers of plush critters, musicians, creators of fan art and fan fiction, chefs, cakes, and even a bathroom remodel with a Warcraft theme! Amigurumi creations, custom action figures, knitted Warcraft wearables, sculpture, cosplay, and even taxidermy. Basically, if you've created something Warcraft-inspired or -themed and you'd like to share it with the rest of the world, we'd love to hear from you. If you have any friends or family who have creations worth sharing, tell them to send in a submission.

So if you've made some homemade creations that you'd love to share or have a how-to for a fun crafting project, drop us a line and send us a photo or two ... You could be featured soon!
World of WarCrafts spotlights art and creativity by WoW players, including arts and crafts, fan art, WoW-themed recipes, comics, cosplay, music and fan fiction. Show us how you express yourself by emailing anne@wowinsider.com with your not-for-profit, WoW-inspired creations.

WoW InsiderWorld of WarCrafts is taking your submissions! originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Once upon a time, decorating cakes consisted of homemade frosting and a spatula. These days, however, cake creation has developed into an art form that is technical enough to make one's head spin. Cake, frosting and fondant have evolved from edible delicacies into full-on sculptural elements that can be used to create some jaw-dropping stuff, like the cake pictured above. You might not realize it at first glance, but the whole thing is completely edible.

Deathwing's head was created to celebrate his demise in game -- and what a delicious way to celebrate! Created by Domestic Scientist, Deathwing shows an amazing amount of patience and attention to detail -- check out the veining on the horns and plates! For more photos and information on this amazing creation, check out The Domestic Scientist, and for more gorgeous cakes, follow after the break.

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It takes a heck of a lot of courage to parody a Beatles song, and it takes a heck of a lot of skill to pull it off correctly. SilverLetomi has managed to do both, and she's recorded dozens of Warcraft parodies and collaborations over the years. With an enviable vocal ability and an incredible amount of skill in creating and producing music, Letomi's tunes have long been a favorite of many on YouTube, and it's no wonder why -- the girl's got a great set of pipes!

Letomi's work didn't start with Warcraft parodies, however. She's got years of experience in performing and audio engineering, something that is reflected in every song she puts out for people to hear. So what does it take to put together songs for the listening public? Letomi was kind enough to sit down with us and fill us in.

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WoW InsiderTalking Warcraft tunes with songstress SilverLetomi originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>craftcraftsfeaturedgame-craftssilverletomiworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fansAnne StickneyThu, 12 Jan 2012 18:00:00 ESTMaiev Shadowsong cosplayer Mary Boothhttp://wow.joystiq.com/2012/01/05/maiev-shadowsong-cosplayer-mary-booth/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/01/05/maiev-shadowsong-cosplayer-mary-booth/http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/01/05/maiev-shadowsong-cosplayer-mary-booth/#commentsFiled under:

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The first-place winner of this year's Costume Voting Contest was the impressive costume shown above of Maiev Shadowsong. What's interesting about the character of Maiev is that she's never really been known for her facial features; the easily recognizable part about Maiev has always been her iconic armor. That armor was recreated here in an incredible, breathtaking costume by Mary Booth, aka Faliná from the guild Scandalous on Kel'Thuzad (US-A). When you're dealing with a character as well-known as Maiev, the details have to be correct, and Mary did an outstanding job. She looks as if she's just jumped out of the game!

Creating this kind of costume is an arduous task and takes months of work to get just right. Maiev wasn't Mary's first effort, nor will it be her last -- but it definitely made an impression at BlizzCon this year. Mary was kind enough to sit down and have a chat with us about Maiev, gaming, and next year's plans.

Gallery: Maiev Shadowsong by Mary Booth

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WoW InsiderMaiev Shadowsong cosplayer Mary Booth originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>cosplaycraftcraftsfeaturedgame-craftsmaievMaiev-Shadowsongworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fansAnne StickneyThu, 05 Jan 2012 18:00:00 ESTThe unveiling of Hogger cosplayer Bryce Masunagahttp://wow.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/the-unveiling-of-hogger-cosplayer-bryce-masunaga/http://wow.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/the-unveiling-of-hogger-cosplayer-bryce-masunaga/http://wow.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/the-unveiling-of-hogger-cosplayer-bryce-masunaga/#commentsFiled under:

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Perhaps you're familiar with the photo above, we've used it on several occasions for a variety of articles here at WoW Insider, partially because it' a really cool costume with a lot of detail and partially because hey, it's Hogger! But I've always wondered just how that costume was put together -- and more importantly, who the heck is in there, anyway?

Luckily, that question has been answered by an email from the costume's creator, Bryce Masunaga. While Hogger was a fantastic costume that many remember, Bryce has done a couple of other costumes for BlizzCon as well -- a sturdy Tree of Life that does the Twist, and a lovely version of priest tier 5. Bryce sat down with us and chatted about the art of costuming, patience, and how exactly he managed to walk around in that Hogger costume and still see where he was going!

Gallery: Hogger, Tier 5 and Tree of Life by Bryce Masunaga

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WoW InsiderThe unveiling of Hogger cosplayer Bryce Masunaga originally appeared on WoW Insider on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>bryce-masunagacosplaycostumecraftcraftsfeaturedgame-craftshoggerhogger-cosplayhogger-costumeworld-of-wacraft-craftswow-artwow-artworkwow-craftswow-fanwow-fan-artwow-fan-madewow-fan-made-artwow-fan-made-artworkwow-fansAnne StickneyThu, 29 Dec 2011 17:00:00 ESTBake up some Carefully Wrapped Presents for a Winter Veil treathttp://wow.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/bake-up-some-carefully-wrapped-presents-for-a-winter-veil-treat/http://wow.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/bake-up-some-carefully-wrapped-presents-for-a-winter-veil-treat/http://wow.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/bake-up-some-carefully-wrapped-presents-for-a-winter-veil-treat/#commentsFiled under:

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Every year on Dec. 25, players can unwrap a variety of presents under the Winter Veil tree in game. But hey, who says the present quests have to be in game only? Take a look at those nice little packages above, complete with quest indicators. Unwrap the gift and you'll find a tasty bite of chocolate ganache, strawberry cheesecake, and a crisp and sweet graham cracker crust. But there's a surprise with these gifts ... You don't have to unwrap them at all -- the whole thing is edible, right down to the quest indicator!

If this sounds like something right up your alley, you're going to love today's recipe. Want to know how to make a cheesecake? It's in here. Want to know how to make ganache? It's in here. In fact, I'm also going to lead you through the easiest fondant recipe you'll ever see, for fondant that is sweet and tasty, unlike that store-bought stuff you can get. Heck, I'll even show you how to make the graham cracker crust while I'm at it. Ready? Let's make some Winter Veil presents you'll never forget!

Gallery: World of WarCrafts: Carefully Wrapped Presents

Ingredients

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