Matthew Borgatti figured out a way to screenprint scratch-off cards. Fun for invitations, postcards, business cards, or starting your own lottery scam.
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Read more »Matthew Borgatti figured out a way to screenprint scratch-off cards. Fun for invitations, postcards, business cards, or starting your own lottery scam.
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Read more »A few new Handmades are up here at CRAFT! One is all about fiber artist Riita Ikonen:
Read more »Sara of Creative Jewish Mom shares downloadable art and instructions for creating these fresh nature-inspired cut paper silhouettes. I love the touch of ric rac!
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Vickie Howell has two great projects to knit for St. Patrick's Day! You can make this quick and easy mitered knit shamrocks or dress up your favorite little one in these shamrock booties.
Read more »Instructables user Mongpoovian shows us how to make slabbed ganache truffles:
Slabbed ganache is exactly what it sounds like - ganache, set into a slab. It's an easy way to make truffles that contain multiple types and flavors of filling together to produce a most interesting chocolate-consuming experience. In this instructable, I'll be showing you how to make kona coffee/marshmallow truffles, but the procedure can be used for all sorts of fillings.
Read more »I love this simple technique for creating a nice burst of color in your spring decor from Betz White. Using gathered branches and a couple of handy craft supplies, she made this impressive rainbow pussy willow arrangement. See how she did it over on her blog.
Read more »Apartment Therapy has a great DIY up showing how to totally transform a bad floor into a good one. Whether you are renting or on a budget, this project will make all the difference.
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This week in the CRAFT Flickr pool we saw:
Pterodactyl Dresser by isfive,
Olympic Torch Monster by dkoss2,
Scarf/Halsduk by Meltman,
Read more »From the brilliant embroideress, Sarah of Totally Severe, who brought you Tim Gunn in stitches, behold the amazing details of Amy Winehouse.
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Lee Meredith has a great roundup of fingerless mitts on Threadbanger. I love these fingerless mitts made from felted sweater pieces by Kristin Roach of Craft Leftovers. So cozy!
Read more »This jewelry made from reclaimed gun parts is a beautiful conversation piece. The intention of the GUN Reclamation Project is a statement about non-violence and transforming weapons into peaceful wearable art. I wonder if people who use and enjoy guns will want to wear them as well?
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Read more »These little fuzzy friends come just in time to welcome spring. Check out Whit's Knits over on The Purl Bee for the pattern and tutorial.
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For her son Logan's 5th birthday party, Katie Goodman whips up some solar system chocolate cupcakes and shares her recipe.
Katie writes:
Logan always likes to ask people what their favorite planet is. Most have never thought about it before and have to think for a bit before answering. I always tell him Earth is my favorite and he always asks why. I love this beautiful planet, especially now that I'm seeing a tiny evidence of the spring we will soon experience.

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