40 Chic Clay Creations to Make Today

Sep 06, 2014

First, there was concrete. Then, there was copper. But start strolling through the Sculpey and Fimo aisle at the craft store, because the material of the moment is our good friend clay. From necklaces and earrings to gardening tools, kitchen essentials and decor pieces, you can really make it all. Grab your clay. Let’s get sculpting.

1. Geometric Pot: Modernize your plants with a geometric flare. All you need is some clay and a sharp knife to make this planter. (via Delia Creates)

2. Beaded Necklace: Chunky beaded necklaces don’t need to cost a fortune. Make your own beads and customize this budget friendly necklace. (via Design Sponge)

3. Garden Markers: Losing your mind or memory while in the garden? Make some clay markers to remind you which herb is which. (via Wit and Whistle)

4. Transformed Imprinted Bowls: Make your imprint on life and on these bowls. Your jewelry will be happy you did. (via Camille Styles)

5. Handmade Pots: Plants are a perfect housewarming gift, but we think you should step it up a notch by giving that plant a home, too. (via Say Yes)

6. Faceted Rings: Sometimes clay doesn’t come in the colors we want. No one is forbidding you from painting it metallic! (via Poppytalk)

7. Stamped Succulent Pots: Succulents — will they ever go out of style again? We’re not sure yet, but for the moment, they’re a big part of our lives, and we’re happy for that. Let’s make pots for them as magnetic as they are. (via Damask Love)

8. Stamped Magnets: Stamps don’t only work on paper. They look pretty darn good on clay, too. (via Gathering Beauty)

9. Design Kids Bracelets: Grab your pals and their kids and get crafting. You can make bracelets for all ages. (via Babble Dabble Do)

10. Stamped Bowls: And while you’re making those stamped magnets from above, might as well make some bowls. (via Gathering Beauty)

11. Easy Earrings: So many options, so little time. Make yourself some heart earrings, add a bit of gold or just turn them into fangs for Halloween. (via The Alison Show)

12. Jewelry Bowls: Simple and pretty, these bowls just need a nice coat of paint on the inside. (via Alice and Lois)

13. Bead Necklace: If this is your first attempt at working with clay, a beaded necklace is the way to go. It’s hard to mess this up. (via Delighted Momma)

14. Ornaments as Gift Tags: Keep your letter stamps handy, and make ornaments according to the season. Decorate with some decoupage and you have gift tags ready to go. (via Mahalo Lena)

15. Triangle Necklace: Classic triangles turn modern with a quick stripe of paint. Throw it on a chain and call it a necklace. (via Creative Index)

16. Black and White Ornaments: Doodlers unite! Start with a plain clay wreath and see where your pen takes you. (via Homey Oh My)

17. Mini Planter: When using clay, you can easily add holes in your planters for hanging. You can also easily add some lovely designs. (via A Beautiful Mess)

18. Gold Ornaments: Your holidays can turn stylish this year. Geodes are in, and they are going to make a holiday statement. (via Brit + Co)

19. Clutch: Add some bling to your boring clutch. A few clay pieces and some super glue go a long way. (via Brit + Co)

20. Coasters: Your morning cup of joe is requesting a prettier seat. For everything it gives you, it’s time to give back. (via Something Peach)

21. Votives: Prick the clay, and let there be light. (via Brit + Co)

22. Cats and Plants: Cat lovers, you might have to make this planter immediately. (via Blitsy Blog)

23. Marbled Cone Earrings: We don’t care… call us cone heads if you want ;) But, we know our earrings are cooler than yours. (via Brit + Co)

24. Geode Beads: If you’ve mastered round beads, it’s time to move on to geode beads. You could even get crazy and combine the two on one piece of jewelry. (via Brit + Co)

25. Glasgow Rose Studs: Who needs a boyfriend when you can gift yourself abstract roses? Not us. (via Emuse)

26. Festive Drink Stirrers: Patterned straws are always fun to liven up your drinks, but they only last for one use. Make some drink stirrers and you can be ready to party anytime. (via Paper and Stitch)

27. Stud Earrings: Triangles, circles, cubes, marbled, color blocked or solid — make a pair of earrings for every day of the week. (via Brit + Co)

28. Faux Crystal Pendant With Gold Leaf: Considered us fooled, because this looks like a real crystal pendant to us. Clay and a little gold leaf make for one fashionable necklace. (via Adventures in Fashion)

29. Shark Tooth Necklace: Fool us twice, but no one needs to be shamed, because we all get to wear this awesome shark tooth necklace in the end. (via Brit + Co)

30. Nursery Mobile: The expecting mamas in your life would sure appreciate something homemade and personalized. Something like this clay mobile, perhaps? (via Creature Comforts)

31. Marbled Bowls: Wondering what your vanity needs? Some clay bowl marbling will do. (via Gathering Beauty)

32. Pyramid Rings: It’s called a statement ring for a reason. Make your own fashion statement with these bold pyramid rings. (via Brit + Co)

33. Geometric Bib Necklace: This is no baby bib. This is a clay masterpiece. A collar and a clay bib and you’re looking schnazzy. (via Sugar and Cloth)

34. Molded Antlers: No hunting required. These antlers make a cute knickknack to top a gift or to sit on your desk. (via A Subtle Revelry)

35. Letter Garland: Know someone awesome and want to show them just how awesome they are? A banner might do the trick. (via Oh Happy Day)

36. Decorative Geo Wall Hooks: Are your blank walls staring you down? Make some clay hooks and start hanging things. (via The Red Thread Blog)

37. Geometric Place Card Holders: A little pop of color on these geometric place-card holders gets everyone in the mood to party. (via Sugar and Cloth)

38. Clay Wishbone: Turn to your neighbor and start tugging on your wishbone. Wishbone place cards sound like a good icebreaker for your next dinner party. (via Oh Happy Day)

39. Leaf Bowls: On your walk home this coming fall, grab some fallen leaves. You’ll be glad you did when you realize you have free stencils for your next project. (via Urban Comfort)

40. Pop-up Flag Placecards: Clay balls make for a cute and easy stand for your flag place cards. (via Oh Happy Day)

What do you make with clay? Let us know in the comments below!

'The White Lotus' Season 3 Cast Just Shared Their Reactions To That "Heartbreaking" Season Finale

You weren’t the only one tearing up during90-minute finale of The White Lotus. Season 3 of Mike White’s series has officially concluded, with viewers left shocked, heartbroken, and all-around emotional. And it turns out, the cast felt the same (warning:lots of spoilers ahead).

In preparation for the series' end, Max took over the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village, California, to create a Thailand-inspired White Lotus wellness oasis. The retreat included cooking and mixology classes with Ketel One Vodka and Tanqueray Gin, meditation sessions, and a moving panel discussion (hosted by Queer Eye’s Tan France) with the ensemble after they, too, watched the finale for the first time.

During the cast’s Q&A, we got the tea on how Aimee Lou Wood truly felt about her character’s death, plus Patrick Schwarzenegger’s initial reaction to the explosive ending.

Scroll to see The White Lotuscast's reaction to that heartbreaking season 3 finale...

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The White Lotus Cast's Reactions to Chelsea and Rick’s Death

As audience members know, Chelsea and Rick were the characters that met a gruesome end.

Wood said of her character’s death, “For about two weeks before we shot it, I felt super weird. It was this odd, ominous thing that was just hanging over us.” Her character is a casualty of an intense gunfight ignited by her boyfriend Rick (played by Walton Goggins), who attempted to save her by carrying her to safety. “And then it was the hottest day ever. Walton had to carry me so many times, and it was so hard.

In that time, Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong) achieves his vindication by shooting Rick in the back. “Chelsea doesn’t know what’s going to happen to her,” Wood said, adding that the scene “looked exactly how it felt, which was really strange.” There’s a final, dark shot of Chelsea dead, faced down in the pond and Rick faced up, mimicking a Yin and Yang symbol.

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Meanwhile, Thapthimthong felt like his character’s actions were “justified.”

Thapthimthong said, “At first, I felt like, ‘I don’t want to shoot him in the back.’ I wish he would turn around and have a little gunfight with me so we can have a little action scene. But we had a discussion with Mike, and I remember he said, ‘Trust me,’ it will be justified. I feel like it really was.” Gaitok then goes on to receive the promotion he’s always wanted, so you can say things worked out for him.

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Patrick Schwarzenegger, who arguably conveyed the biggest character arc in Saxon Ratliff, built a spiritual connection with Chelsea that translated IRL.

Schwarzenegger told France, “I knew something happened to Chelsea, but I didn’t know the extent of everything. It’s this really surreal weird feeling right now of just spending so much time with all of these cast members and then watching someone die. I don’t know how to describe it. You feel like something really happened.” We did too, Patrick, we did too.

As Aimee Lou Wood said on the panel, “There’s a lot in that episode that made me f---ing sob.” And we couldn’t think of a more perfect way to describe the series ending.

Other Can’t Miss Cast Quotes From The 'The White Lotus' Finale Panel:

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Patrick Schwarzenegger (Saxon Ratliff)

“I think once it happened with Chelsea, I started crying in the theater. I looked over at Charlotte [Le Bon] — it was an emotional moment.”

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Sarah Catherine Cook (Piper Ratliff)

“I was like, ‘Wow everyone in this episode really came to some enlightenment, and she’s trying to get enlightened the whole time.’ Then she’s like, ‘No, I guess I’m spoiled.’ I love that.”

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Sam Nivola (Lochlan Ratliff)

“I've never died in anything before. It was fun to get to do that.”

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Leslie Bibb (Kate Bohr)

“I remember when we were filming because the girls were the first ones to shoot our villa, and we all read the scripts and we were like, ‘Oh, our storyline is boring’....I don't think, honestly, we thought that it was going to take off the way it is.”

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Nicholas Duvernay (Zion Lindsey)

“Finally getting even just a little bit of justice for Tanya was amazing. Amazing to finally, over three seasons, give her that closure, essentially."

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Jon Gries (Greg Hunt)

“I think Season 2 surprised me more somehow. But I guess the enormity of the wealth surprised me.”

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Jason Isaacs (Timothy Ratliff)

“I look at my kids I love in real life, these three, and I love them on screen as well. I think there’s more to them. I doubted them, and they will be fine. They just won’t be fine in gigantic houses with huge Tesla trucks.”

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Hailee Steinfeld Stuns In "Thrilling" 'Sinners' Movie Role. See The Pics!

Hailee Steinfeld is no stranger to stealing scenes in movies, but her latest role in Ryan Coogler's Sinners is full of sexy and horrifying moments that'll leave audiences begging for more. Based on clips floating around the internet, the historical horror is set to provide a stage for Hailee's bewitching performance. Perhaps what makes us even more intrigued is how delighted the True Grit actress is about playing a character that'll have viewers talking long after the credits roll.

Scroll to see how Hailee Steinfeld feels about Sinners and learn more about the electrifying new movie!

What is 'Sinners' about?

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When twin brothers Smoke and Stack return home for a new beginning, they're initially met with welcome arms. But as daylight turns to dusk and gives way to nightfall, unspeakable horrors expose themselves to the townspeople. Evil not only consumes everything in its path, it also changes Smoke and Stack in ways they could've never prepared for.

It's set in the 1930s South which means we'll get dialect, fashion, music, and more themes from that time period.

Who's Hailee Steinfeld starring as?

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Hailee Steinfeld will be starring as Mary, the love interest of Stack. Since not much is known about her outside of that, we're assuming their romance is forbidden. What we do know is Hailee's a fan of her character and the overall themes of Sinners.

According to PEOPLE, the actress shared more of her thoughts in her newsletter Beau Society March 28. She wrote, "...This role is far removed from what I've done, but that's part of what drew me to it! I feel like I'm stepping into my own more and more as I get older, and this role mirrors that."

She also shared that it didn't take much for her to be a part of Sinners. "The minute I heard Ryan Coogler, I was in. Then I read his script and was like, 'Holy s---, this feels like a massive undertaking.' The story is so complex and layered," calling herself "fortunate and honored to even be remotely considered." So, how does Hailee Steinfeld feel about Sinners as a whole?

She says it's "thrilling and sexy and daring and dangerous — with bold representations."

Who else is starring in 'Sinners?'

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Besides Hailee Steinfeld, Sinners has a robust cast that'll make the storyline even more rousing. In no particular order, viewers will see:

Michael B. Jordan as Smoke/Stack
Jack O'Connell as Remmick
Omar Benson Miller as Cornbread
Li Jun Li as Grace
Jayme Lawson as Pearline
Wunmi Mosaku as Annie
Delroy Lindo as Delta Slim
Lola Kirke as Joan
Miles Caton as Sammy

When can I watch 'Sinners?'

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The Sinners movie debuts April 18, 2025, so start planning your trip to your local theater ASAP!

Watch The Official Trailer For 'Sinners'

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Trigger warning: There's a few jump scares in the Sinners movie trailer that feature bloody moments.

We think the tagline for the film says it best: "You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home," (via Warner Bros. Pictures).

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10 New Aldi Finds Under $10 You Can’t Miss In April

Spring is finally doing its thing, and one of our most favorite parts of the weather warming up is all the fun foods we can snack on outside, bring to backyard potlucks, and prep for picnics. Luckily, Aldi’s aisles are stuffed with exciting (and affordable!) finds that’ll definitely elevate your springtime grocery game this year.

From sweet snacks (hello, sandwich cookies and Easter candy) to savory dinner bites (mmm, frozen pizza), these 10 new Aldi offerings are not to be missed this April. Plenty of ‘em are limited-time teams, too, so make sure to head to your closest Aldi store ASAP!

Scroll on for the best Aldi finds under $10 to add to your cart this April!

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Bake Shop Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

Oh em gee. These soft sandwich cookies remind us exactly of the Trader Joe's gingerbread dessert that went viral last year, but spring-ified – and we need 3 packs right now. Stuffed with a generous amount of cream cheese filling, the two chewy carrot cake-flavored cookies in this find suit it up to be the perfect spring snack for Easter Sunday and beyond. Plus, it's just $5 for a dozen!

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Merci European Chocolate Easter Assortment

Fancy European chocolates for Easter? Well, duh! This medley of individually-wrapped, stick-shaped chocolates from Merci highlight delicious flavors like coffee and cream, hazelnut almond, marzipan, and more for a nice lil' treat. Shop it for just $6!

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Specially Selected Mac & Cheese Pesto Pasta

While your typical frozen mac can be pretty basic, this $2.45 pesto-infused option in Aldi's frozen meal section is anything but. It highlights the luxe flavor notes of garlic and basil, alongside plenty of melty cheese. You can also find these shells in other varieties like Truffle Porcini Mushroom and Smoked Gouda this spring – yum!

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Emporium Selection Blueberry Vanilla Goat Cheese

It's giving bougie. It's giving decadent. It's giving unique! This $4 log of goat cheese is marinated in a wonderful blueberry-vanilla coating that lends it to a sweeter flavor – one that pairs extremely well with more savory crackers and salty prosciutto (or any other charcuterie meat you adore) for spring snackin'.

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Fremont Fish Market Oven Crispy Popcorn Shrimp

The fact that this crispy popcorn shrimp can be ready to eat within literal minutes already has us sold, but the fact that it's also only $6 really seals the deal. This heat-and-eat Aldi find would be perfect for a little outdoor at-home happy hour moment this spring, served alongside some homemade tartar sauce and a squeeze of fresh lemon. We're drooling already!

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Breakfast Best Protein Buttermilk & Vanilla Waffles

You can mention protein once in conversation, and we're going crazy. That's why these new $4 protein-packed frozen waffles from Aldi have us reeling! One serving delivers 12 grams of protein in the form of a deliciously sweet waffle that you could easily enjoy for breakfast or as a stunning midnight snack to hit your personal protein goals!

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Bake Shop Banana Nut Muffins

Ugh, we are in dire need for a muffin right now. We'll definitely be running to Aldi as soon as humanly possible to add this $4 quartet of banana nut muffins to our cart! Big and bodacious, each one packs in a moist muffin base dotted with flavors of good ol' 'nana and some walnuts for crunch.

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Mama Cozzi's Thin & Crispy Spinach & Feta Pizza

This $5 find has spinach on it, so it's gotta be healthy, right?! Jokes aside, this frozen pizza topped with greens and feta is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner when you just can't stand to cook anything super intricate this spring. It definitely delivers on seasonal flavors, too, drenched in a lighter white garlic sauce in place of the more-expected marinara.

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Breakfast Best Chocolate Hazelnut Mini Stuffed Pancakes

Shut up. Shut up! Stuffed pancakes?! Aldi, you're killing it. These $4 mini-sized pancakes are filled with a chocolate-hazelnut spread – reminiscent of your classic Nutella – that qualifies them as a tasty bite for both breakfast and dessert.

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Sundae Shoppe Dairy Free Lemon Blueberry Sorbet

Lemon and blueberry is a stunning flavor combo come springtime, and the fact that it comes ready to eat in a refreshing sorbet form for $4 from Aldi is just insane. We'll be stocking up to enjoy this one all season long!

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