Wisdom Tooth Ring

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Jewelry artist Shannon Larratt created a one-of-a-kind gift for his fiance for her birthday last week.

Quite a while ago she gave me permission to use her wisdom teeth (appropriate for her reaching a "wise-old age") that have been sitting in a jar of alcohol since she had them yanked out. So for a birthday present I spent some time welding and carving metal (this is all hand-formed, not cast like most of my rings) into a ring that holds the tooth along with a pair of moonstones.

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Posted by Rachel Hobson | May 14, 2012 07:00 AM Arts & Design, Jewelry, Quirky Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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How-To: 8-Bit Popup Cards

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Kate at Mini-eco created these rad 8-bit popup cards that feature a Space Invader and skull motif. You can get the step-by-step instructions and templates over on her blog!

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Posted by Rachel Hobson | May 14, 2012 06:05 AM Geek Crafts, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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CRAFT Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup

Here are some cool things we saw in the CRAFT Flickr Pool this week:

Field_of_kitties_flickr_roundup.jpgField of kitties, by JillWatt


traffic_cones_quilt_flickr_roundup.jpgTraffic Cones - Urban Wholecloth Quilt, by mrslair


Good_Luck_Card_flickr_roundup.jpgGood Luck Card, by all things paper


leather_and_tyvek_pouch_flickr_roundup.jpgleather and tyvek pouch, by elsiemarley


Little_Houses_flickr_roundup.jpgLittle Houses, by roses&pearls

Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | May 13, 2012 12:00 PM Photography, Roundups | Permalink | Comments (2) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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How-To: Mother's Day Yo-Yo Wrist Corsage

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Mother's Day is tomorrow! If you're still doing some last-minute crafting, make sure you check out this Mother's Day yo-yo wrist corsage tutorial from CRAFT's own Lish Dorset. They're quick, fun, and sure to put a smile on any mom's face!


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Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | May 12, 2012 04:00 PM Fabric, Holiday projects | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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Recipe: Roasted Strawberry Brown Butter Pancakes

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If you haven't already planned your Mother's Day breakfast, don't fret. Jessica of How Sweet It Is has you covered with these scrumptious-looking roasted strawberry brown butter pancakes. I wonder how I can subtly pass this one to my kids for tomorrow ...

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Posted by Rachel Hobson | May 12, 2012 12:00 PM Food | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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How-To: Print Your Own Fabric

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Make your own unique patterned fabrics with this fabric printing tutorial that Karina from Maple Ash and Oak shared on Poppytalk!

No need for large screens, squeegees, and emulsion. Beautiful prints can be created with simple methods and materials. Most of the supplies are household items and the rest can be found at your local art or craft store.

Who knew that printing fabric could be so easy? Head over to Poppytalk to see the full how-to!


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Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | May 12, 2012 09:00 AM Fabric, Printing | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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Block Print Canvas Containers

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Check out these block print canvas containers from Hipster Tea Party. I love the idea of using foam stickers to create unique stamps!

Posted by Lish Dorset | May 11, 2012 04:00 PM Stamps | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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How-To: Kid Plates For Playing With Your Food

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I have one child who will eat just about any fruit or veggie you put in front of her. My other child, though, digs his heels in at the thought of eating anything remotely veggie-related, spurring many fights and arguments over the dinner table. I think these plates from Alexis Birkmeyer on Oh Happy Day might help our cause. Kids can use the base drawings as a jumping off point for fun scenes with their food, and then they get to eat their art!

Posted by Rachel Hobson | May 11, 2012 02:00 PM Food, Kids | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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How-To: Neon Dinosaur Garland

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This fun neon dinosaur garland from Erin of Design for Mankind makes me think it would have been really fun if dinosaurs had actually been bright neon colors back in the day. It would be hard to be terrified of a neon pink T-Rex, right?

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Posted by Rachel Hobson | May 11, 2012 12:00 PM Kids | Permalink | Comments (2) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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How-To: Woven Map Notebook

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I'm heading to Europe in a little over a week, and this woven map notebook from Ruby Murray's Musings would be a perfect travel journal for my trip!

Want to make your own? Head on over to Ruby's site to see the full tutorial.


[Via Dollar Store Crafts]


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Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | May 11, 2012 11:00 AM Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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Free Washi Tape Gift Tag Download

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Do you have a friend who loves washi tape? I'm guessing we all do! Working with a fellow washi tape lover, Kami from No Biggie created this sweet gift tag so that you can pass on the love of washi tape to a deserving crafter. I love the packaging ideas!

If you want to check out everything washi tape, check out our paper crafting archives to read more.

Posted by Lish Dorset | May 11, 2012 10:00 AM Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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How-To: Minimalist Wooden Wall Clock

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Give your walls a modern, minimalist makeover with this wooden wall clock tutorial from Scandinavian Deko!


[Via papernstitch]


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Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox | May 11, 2012 09:00 AM Home Decor | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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