Dan-Clark Designs

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These earrings are incredible! They’re made of polymer clay, pinata inks, and “flakes”. I can’t think of what these flakes are called, but you can usually find them in the paper-making section of your local craft store. I’ve found them at both Michaels and AC Moore. I’ve used them in a faux opal technique, but I’m definitely going to have to try this out. If you look back a few posts (on Sandy’s Blog) she talks more about working with the tinted flakes. Her blog is a definite read if you have any interest in polymer clay.

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• clay art by meredith dittmar
• The Friday Archives - Polymer clay dolls
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What can you do with a piece of paper and a pair of scissors? If you’re Patricia from A Little Hut, you can do quite a bit. Decorative and functional at the same time. Simple and beautiful. Patricia takes a piece of plain paper, makes a few snips, and somehow manages to turn it into a thing of beauty.

I’m especially fond of her junk mail trees, which were what first attracted me to her site. If you’re into papercraft, expect to spend some serious time pouring through the archives. And definitely subscribe to her feed. I’m consistently surprised and impressed with her originality and the freshness of her designs.