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These 9 DIY Ring Boxes Are the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Surprise

These 9 DIY Ring Boxes Are the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Surprise

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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Valentine’s Day is upon us. If you’re planning on popping the question, make sure you’re prepared with a box. And what better box than a DIY?

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Maker Loses Wedding Ring in the Surf, Immediately Fabricates Another

Maker Loses Wedding Ring in the Surf, Immediately Fabricates Another

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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Our friend Jonathan Danforth, programmer, Maker Faire North Carolina founder, and avid woodworker, was heartbroken when he lost his wedding ring last weekend: I was swimming in the ocean in South Carolina and managed to lose my ring in chest-deep opaque surf. I reached out to the Treasure Hunters forum, and even to a local […]

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Marbling Magic: Make Faux Turquoise Rings with Nail Polish and Rocks

Marbling Magic: Make Faux Turquoise Rings with Nail Polish and Rocks

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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I’ve seen tons of faux turquoise polymer clay projects, but I’m really loving this marbling technique as a gorgeous alternative to clay. These faux turquoise rings look fun to make and fabulous on your fingers! Nail polish is a fantastically versatile crafting tool, and, because it sticks to so many surfaces, it’s definitely a go-to […]

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Use the Force to Make Your Own DIY Star Wars-Inspired Death Star Ring

Use the Force to Make Your Own DIY Star Wars-Inspired Death Star Ring

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Wear a fearsome galactic superweapon on one little finger with this neat Star Wars-inspired DIY Death Star ring project! Dabble with the dark side—of polymer clay jewelry crafts, that is—with this delightfully geeky Star Wars-inspired Death Star ring tutorial that RaChil from The Cwafty Blog shared on Dream A Little Bigger! Because, really, who doesn’t […]

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Kid Crafts: Recycled Cardboard Rings

Kid Crafts: Recycled Cardboard Rings

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Are April showers are keeping your kids indoors? Recycled cardboard rings are the perfect dreary day DIY! Cardboard crafts are one of my favorite family-friendly project ideas because creativity is always way more important than having the right supplies! No matter what is —or isn’t—in your craft cupboard or recycle bin, you can spend a […]

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