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So I'm a little late, posting on Tuesday. But I did make these on Sunday, so it averages out to Monday, right? :) I saw apple chips on Pinterest and instantly became obsessed with the promise of crispy, crunchy, cinnamon-y apple goodness. If you do a web search for "Apple Chip Recipes", you'll be met with pages of suggestions, but it looked like it basically boiled down to two different methods

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Here was the inspirational pin: This gorgeous wreath was created by Nest of Posies. I love vibrant colors and the black and white stripes - so eye-catching! But I love how you can take a great idea and still make it your own. Here's how I put it together: You'll need:Wreath. (I bought mine at a craft store, but then saw this idea that will only cost you $1.) Felt. Since this is going outside

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While sitting at the computer drinking coffee and trying to wake up, I embarked on a bit of autumn "spring" cleaning of computer files, and stumbled upon a whole series of tutorials I had planned to share, including:  open bezel casting, and: how to make your own resin molds. "Oh, yeah...." thought I. That was months ago. I guess I became a little distracted by, well - pregnancy. OK, fair

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printable from Sweet Blessings What a wonderful reminder.... I'm going to try and put this into action. And even though I spend the majority of my time alone with my children, I'm reminded even more so how important it is to be mindful of the words I choose. It's all too easy to drop your guard, and not worry about how you're perceived by those with whom you've become so familiar. But

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The boys had some friends over and we pulled out the paint and got to try some cute egg carton crafting... For myself, I struggle with breaking away out from reality when it comes to art, and always want to make things the "right" colors. So I love working with kids and watching their wonderful creativity and individuality shine! A little froggy pow-wow.

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Well I've definitely jumped onto the Pinterest bandwagon...so many creative, beautiful, and funny things to see there. But I am determined to spend at least as much time actually trying out some of those amazing finds as I do simply perusing the boards.... Towards that end, I'm challenging myself to make/do/try at least one new thing each week and share it here on Mondays (that way I'll be

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from hootenannyauaburn on etsy ♥ love this ♥

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Our dining table has been invaded by a tiny army of cuff links. So they could tighten up their lines a bit, but they do remind me of little soldiers at attention. I have the pleasure of working on a large custom order for an upcoming wedding, and decided it was a good time to re-stock existing cuff link locations and also add some new ones. Looking for a fun and unique gift for a special man in

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I absolutely love it when my Resin Tutorial readers take some time to tell me about their journey into the world of resin and to share what they've made. So there will be a new blog feature showcasing your own amazing designs! To start things off, check out these stunning flower resin pendants, created by Chris, who sent me this lovely photo: Chris said this was only her second attempt, and they

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So I'm now a mom of 3 boys! After an easy month filled with lots and lots of snuggle time, I'm finally getting back into some sort of productive routine. Of course our newest munchkin had to time his arrival with the start of school, which throws part-time homeschooling into the mix...so, while I say I'm "back in the saddle" I actually feel a bit more like the sheriff in this clip: http://

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I was so pleased to do an interview with Whitney, the artist behind Experience on Etsy. Her work embodies all the sparkly, vibrant colored goodness that attracts so many people to the possibilities of resin: Red Resin Heart with Holographic Glitter Whitney offers a lot of great tips for those just starting out, and lots of interesting tid-bits, so read on... Q: Tell us a little about yourself. (

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With our new baby due this summer, we took our "summer vacation" a little early this year. Which really worked out great - the San Diego weather was perfect, and with school still in the crowds were less than usual. Here are a few of our highlights... LegolandLove this place - it is perfectly sized for smaller children and makes for a very fun and relaxing day... We also visited the Maritime

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In case you didn't already know, I love personalized jewelry - maybe a little something special for yourself, or to give that special someone a gift they'll really treasure. There are quite a few shops, especially on Etsy, where you can get personalized jewelry - but this one really stands out from the crowd. Just feast your eyes on these lovelies from Magic Hand Jewelry:  Personalized Sterling

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Just a few more days until we head out for our San Diego vacation. It seems to have become an annual event for our family. There is just so much to do there, especially for families with children, and the city (as big cities go) is beautiful. It's just so suddenly gray and gloomy where we live (about 6 hours north of the big SD) that I'm worried it will be the same once we get down there. And the

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Don't you just love checking the mail and finding a package addressed to you? I sure do! Especially when they are so nicely wrapped...even when you know what's inside, it can be so exciting!  Which is why I was delighted to receive this delivery yesterday from Giant Dwarf. Sue sent an extra free gift, and don't you just love her business card: I'm so happy to get my hands on this lovely

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Thank you all for participating in the resin ring giveaway, and also for your sweet comments! 5 winners were chosen using Random.org, which selected comments 8, 1, 4, 3, & 10. Congratulations to Sam, Mali, Christina, Harley & Crystal! If you gave your email address, I have contacted you about where to mail your goody. If you haven't received an email from me, please contact me at jen_skinner@

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For chocolate chip cookies, I've always just used the recipe on the back of the package. It's alright, mainly because it has chocolate, but to me usually takes like an dried out biscuit. I wanted a bakery style, thin, buttery, crispy cookie. And here it is: I used this recipe, from The Kitchen Magpie. Delicious! There's some really lovely buttery goodness to be tasted, especially on the first

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I've sort of been taking a break the last couple of months, but now I'm ready to get back into action. Like most of us, I have all sorts of ideas for new things to try and make... ...but... I have this growing collection of unfinished resin projects. A few need to be sanded or drilled, but most of them just need to be hung on a cord or chain to become a finished wearable item. So - I have made a

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I've seen so many lovely wreaths in the blogosphere lately, and I really, really wanted one. If you look closely at the ugliness of our front door (which I cropped out as much as possible) you'll see how much we really needed a cover-up! Here's my $4 dollar-store wreath. If you had any of this stuff on hand, you could make it even cheaper. The dollar store has these skinny, skimpy wreaths, so I

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Sweet little basil seedlings... And hubby bought me my long-desired food processor this weekend, so our summer is going to be a pesto filled wonderland! Two new resin molds... And a easy, yummy Thai style chicken stir-fry. Made this for dinner last night; it was fast, fun and fresh. Find the recipe here.

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Check out this fun tutorial from pennydog! Such a neat idea and so many directions you could take it...

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I love roses! New earring collection now available here.

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My kids are still a bit too young to do many projects on their own, which means when they want to do a craft *I* am actually doing all the work while they smear glue on the table and complain about how long I'm taking. So the crafts for kids I share here on my blog aren't going to be stunning, gallery worthy showpieces. They're going to be the kind that little kids (preschool - primary) can do

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I finally got a chance to work on this a little last night. I think it's going to be a lazy day, so maybe I can finish it...

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Well, my big news is that we are expecting another little babe to be joining our family in a few months. I am thrilled! Of course, it also means I've changed some of my normal daily routines like... Decaf is still on the menu, but you know - it's just not quite the same... But for those of you out there that still can (and love to) indulge in the lovely dark brew,here is a collection of some

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I just wanted to let you know about a fun giveaway from the rikrak studio You can win a $25 gift certificate to use in any one of 19 different shops, so you can pick out just the item you really have your heart set on... If you haven't seen her blog before, you'll be glad you visited - it's really cute!

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A few days ago I had the urge to do something different. And it brought me back to my (before resin) passion of drawing. I dusted off my set of colored pencils (seriously, it's probably been like 6 years) and settled in on the couch to finish off the series Kidnapped on Netflix while I put in a little pencil time.   I'm not really happy with the ocean, but I think the rest turned out pretty

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I've tried a few dough recipes, but they always seem a little too gritty. This one is smooth and soft - fairly close to the store-bought version - and stays amazingly soft and pliable even after being left out for hours (or overnight in our case). Here's what you need: 1 cup flour1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup water1/2 cup salt2 teaspoons cream of tartaroptional:food coloringglitterscent - (

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 I've finally gotten a nice selection of resin botanical pendants up in the shop. These are my absolute favorite designs to make.  I love the whole process; making the little blossoms, selecting the branches, arranging everything just so...a perfect balance of symmetry and natural whimsy. One of my favorite aspects is that because the pendant is cast in entirely clear resin, the unique

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 I had thought about this as a possible marketing idea a while ago, but of course never actually did anything about it. The last few days, however, I've been little by little going through the disorganized shelves and piles of do-dads, who-zits, and what-zits to try to bring some order to the regular chaos that is my work area. I have these terribly ugly glass beads in an enormous quantity,

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...has moved onto the kitchen counter for the time being. Just poured some fresh resin into the molds for the beginnings of more pendants. And you can't really see it, but behind that bottle of black resin is a brand new mold curing...ooh - I love it already! Just a side note: not sure if it's the Colores black resin, or the thick hardener, or the combination - but when I was mixing this batch up

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I am so excited to show you a few of these newly finished pendants! It involves a multi-multi-multi-step process to make, so it's taken me awhile to turn my original sketches into tangible articles.But I'm very pleased with the results!(This one's my favorite!)Now that the molds are made, and I've seen what I do/don't like, and how to improve the process, it should be much easier to make more

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Farewell, sweet summer... Where did it go? I know we probably all say that each year, but this past summer really seemed a blur. Such a blur, in fact, that we were only able to sneak in one mini camping trip - and that after school had actually already started. Here are the boys inside a giant sequoia in Kings Canyon National Park. On the trail. (Now that's the way to hike, don't ya' think?)

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I've seen some conflicting information on what you can and cannot use to color resin. Now, as far as I know you can use practically anything sort of dry pigment - such as (my favorite) Pearl Ex powders, tempura powder, pastels, micro glitter...you get the idea...Now for liquids, I've read some sources that say you can ONLY use dyes and pigments specially formulated to work with resin. But I've

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So pleased to be featured in this lovely treasury created by A Life Through The Lens. Click here to view the treasury up close and see some of these amazing items.I especially like the Vinyl and Paper Map Wallet from MyPaperGarden - what a great price too!Check out her shop - I don't know how many wallets one person needs, but I want one of each!And the Recycled California Map Bangle Bracelet

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Meet the amazing talent behind Janimie...Purple Moss CabochonI was so pleased to be able to interview Janis, the creator of some really pretty resin pieces. Her combination of embedded objects together with beautiful, shimmering colors really makes her designs stand apart from the rest. Yellow Moss CabochonQ: Tell us a little about yourself. A: I am a 30-years old single craftster and developer

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I call these "glow rings" because the effect of white paint under transparent resin just seems to have that cool, funky "glow". You can adapt this technique for many other designs, but here are the basics:You will need:Resin (including mixing cups and stir sticks)Resin jewelry mold - (for these rings, I am using the 3/4" cabochon mold)Transparent Resin DyeBlack Opaque Resin PigmentWhite Paint (I

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I'm in the process of putting together several new resin jewelry tutorials.Here's a little sneak peek...They are nearly done - just editing photos and waiting for some pieces to cure - so stay tuned...

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My Paisley Post Earrings were recently included in this beautiful treasury from Taylor's Eclectic. I was honored to be included amoungst such talented artists. Click on the picture above to view all these items, but be sure to check out: Blue Angler Fish SunCatcher(notice that little light bulb?) The Brown Blue Multi-Strand Felt Necklace(I've a passion for felted jewelry!) Painting of Parakeets(

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Recently, every time I go into any clothing store I can't stop drooling over the variety of lovely long necklaces. I am in fact obsessed with them. Rainbow Beaded NecklaceThe only thing that has saved me from gobbling these beauties up and landing myself into the poorhouse is that little voice in my head that says "Wait, I can make that!" (Sounds familiar, right?)But, of course, I never actually

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So, I was working on a tutorial for open bezel casting...and so happy that I finished it and could finally post it for all to use... But, as usual, whenever I am feeling particularly pleased with myself it can only mean there is disaster lurking. Turns out, I'm missing a few photos for the tutorial.I have some pictures for getting started, and supplies... And the finished products...Yet it turns

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We had the most fabulous weekend, filled with great friends, good food, and lots of fun. The highlight was our group picnic on Saturday out amongst the wildflowers. See how sweet they are? Now imagine frolicking through acres and acres of these little lovelies... There are many visitors to this natural phenomenon, so a few well-traversed paths make it easier to wander. I hope you can begin to

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Congratulations to Sydney of New Hampshire! She was the randomly selected winner of the Merry March Giveaway.Syndey chose the Red Wild Cherry resin botanicals necklace:Thank you again, Sydney! Enjoy your new necklace!

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This weeks' artist interview is with Patricia Savoie, the amazing jewelry designer behind Posy Studio.Her unique resin jewelry designs feature a combination of both printed images and 3-D objects embedded into resin and set within a cast sterling silver pendant. Gardener in a Yellow Dress RingAlthough most of her work is of the same style, she creates quite a range of jewelry: necklaces, earrings

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...is looking quite colorful lately. This whole week I've been working on making video tutorials for some fun resin projects.My dad just picked up the boys so I the rest of the afternoon will be un-interrupted time.Lights...camera...action! Want to play "My Creative Space?" Visit kootoyoo to join in.

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I wouldn't say exactly that I am not a morning person, but I need at least a good 5 minutes to sort of shake off the brain fog a bit. Give me say, 15 minutes, and I'm good to go... So this morning, only about 30 seconds into awakeness, as I puttered around the kitchen (Aiden had awoken me by asking for an apple), there was a quite startling.... ...CrAsH!! And I turned from the sink to find... (

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Some of the finished peices from yesterdays' experiments...I really like the colors in this necklace.Especially when held up to the light. Since the resin was poured into an open cavity, the light makes the translucent resin really stand out.Blue tinted resin set in a mother-of-pearl pendant.I think the rings were a neat idea, but my sorely lacking clay shaping skills detract from the over-all

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Here are some of the pieces I ended up with from my first experiments with clay and resin:A little rough, but it gave me a good basis to decide in which direction I'd like to take it. I love the contrast of the vibrantly colored resin against the crisp white clay. So - on to phase two: Some mother-of-pearl beads I picked up on sale at Michaels... And some more crazy clay creations...hmmm...

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To me, one of the greatest appeals of working with resin is the ability to use it with so many other mediums. It lends itself beautifully to intigration in designs of metal, wood, plastic, clay, fabric...I first noticed and became interested in resin while reading a book about precious metal clay, or PMC. The mention of resin was just a small part in the back of the book - but I was hooked!So

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I wanted a fun way to say "thank you" to all my wonderful customers, so for the enitre month of March, every purchase made in my Etsy shop will auotmatically be entered into a drawing to be done at the end of the month.The winner will receive their choice of any item in my shop, for free!The drawing will be held on April 2nd. So, "Thank You"! - I really appreciate all of you so very much.

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This week's interview is with Jennifer Atkinson, the amazing talent behind Resign on Etsy. Her use of simple lines infused with a mix of crisp and vibrant colors makes her creations simply stunning.Her most popluar items are her series of Twiggy, Pippi, and Organic bangles. And it's easy to see why - how delicious are these?Pippi Bangle Twiggy BangleWe all see lots of jewelry, so one of the

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I love creating and crafting in resin and am excited when others want to give it a try.It can seem complicated and a little intimidating, but once you learn the basics and just do it, you will discover that it isn't as difficult as you imagined - and then start having lots of fun!To help get you started and take the plunge into making resin jewelry, I am pleased to announce that the 32 page

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I'm so excited about my Dad's new handmade soap shop on Etsy!He offeres a variety of soaps in a 100% all natural goat's milk or glycerin soap base. My favorite is the "Pismo" - a Bergamot and Grapefruit essential oil blend in a skin softening coconut oil and glycerin base.A special offer for my blog readers only: 10% off your order - just enter code "SSTUDIO10%" into the 'Notes to Seller' at

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This week's interview is with Rachel Tesselaar, the designer and artist behind Lekker.Her amazing work includes this series of resin pendants, created from up cycled knitting needles cast in a solid aluminum frame:Going Dotti Knitting Needle Pendant Q:Tell us a little about yourself. Where do you live?A: Melbourne, AustraliaQ: What is your favorite thing about where you live?A: I love that I know

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This morning we choose a winner for the Blue Paisley Earring Give-Away...We did it the old-fashioned way by drawing from a hat... Garion graciously interrupted a viewing of Blue's Clue's to do the honor... And the winner is... Comment 17 - left by Vintage Dutch Girl. Congratulations! You'll be receiving this pair of earrings... Thank you to all who participated!

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This week's featured resin artist is Pansie Designs.I love her bold and colorful designs, and most especially adore her Rhinestone necklaces: Pancake 104 - Resin Rhinestone NecklaceOn to the interview...Q: We always start simply...What's your name?A: Kara Mae Harris.. currently selling as Pansie Designs, hoping for a better name to strike me.Q: Tell us a little about yourself. Where do you live?

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This installment will show you how to finish a resin piece by describing how to:(1) Drill a hole for inserting a jump ring.(2) Or, add a glue-on bail.(3) Restore sanded edges to their shiny resin luster.For drilling, you will need the following materials:(1) Small hand-drill, such as a Dremmel, (I'm using a Craftsman Rotary tool.)(2) Drill bits of your desired size. I almost always use a 1/16"

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I will soon be introducing a new line of sweet, petite earrings and wanted to give my readers not only a sneak-peek, but a chance to win a pair of their very own.Entering is easy, and you will have up to 3 chances to win, so keep reading...These classically styled earrings feature beautiful Japanese Chiyogami paper encased beneath clear resin and set within a sterling silver bezel. Bezels measure

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I am so excited about this week’s featured resin artist, PennyDog!What makes her unique is her fun and fresh take on creating lovely pieces of resin jewelry and accessories. Take, for example, her "Fruity" collection:How could you not feel blissfully happy while wearing one of these little lovelies?PennyDog has even developed a totally new resin technique that involves manipulating semi-cured

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In case you haven't seen it yet, there is a fantastic shop on Etsy that has recently been set up to help those suffering in Haiti. The shop is called Hearts For Haiti, and 100% of the proceeds are donated to Doctors Without Borders.Over $7,000 has been raised so far...So, if you were going to buy yourself a little something anyway, why not look here first and see if there's something you like.

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How cute are these? Well, you can win them!Just visit The Clack House's blog:http://theclackhouse.blogspot.com/2010/01/candle-giveaway.htmlShe even gives you 4 chances to win...

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Finding the perfect gift for the man in your life can be a real challenge. Why? Because if he's like my man, his dream gifts include the following: an 80" flat screen television, a Cessna single-engine plane, or an Aston Martin V12 Vanquish (complete with front-firing rockets, spike producing tires, and the ever useful passenger ejector seat.)Unfortunately, reasonable as they may seem, my current

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When casting resin jewelry using molds, you will inevitably discover the need for some amount of finishing work, usually in the form of sanding. Depending upon how high you filled the mold, you will be left with a varying degree of extra resin - either a thin raised edge, or a large excess lip surrounding the piece.Sanding, either to remove excess bits of resin, or just to soften cured edges,

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Receive a free gift with every purchase from my Etsy shop! Some examples of the lovlies you may receive:Chiyogami Glass Pebble Earrings or... Red Resin Rose Cabachon Ring Button Stackers Resin Ringor...Galaxy Sparkle Resin Ring While supplies last...

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In case you missed this:Hope it made you smile...and hoping you can find a way to add some extra fun to your fabulous Friday!

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For the past hour or so, I've been fiddling with my blog layout. Fueled only by vanilla bean coffee and a slice of Ultimate Cheesecake, I've come up with some exciting new colors. I wanted a change from the previously classic white background, black font look. Pink does match my new banner and logo, but OH, I hope this is not too garish or shocking to the senses - please let me know, won't you?I

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I just wanted to share this great list of tips from Timothy Adams on getting more traffic to your Etsy shop:http://tipdrop.com/tipsheet/how_to_get_more_traffic_to_your_etsy_shopThere are some oldies but goodies in there, as well as some new ideas (for me, anyway). Here are the ones I plan on implementing right away: 1. Using Google Analytics to determine the optimal listing time for your shop.

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I just wanted to share this great little site I stumbled upon...They offer text link advertising for your blog or website for only $5.95 per month. It looks like your ad will rotate and appear on blogs with a fairly high readership, so it seems like a great deal. I am going to give it a try.Click here for more information on advertising with Chic Chicks Media. And now for the cookies...Garion is

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I simply cannot wait to see this movie!Looks like there's going to be another Girls Night Out!

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As soon as I published my last post, I realized I didn't like the colors, and really needed some closer shots as well. So today I spent some time tweaking my new new photos. Ah, much better!

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New Photos For My Etsy Shop!My Etsy shop is going through a bit of a face lift: upgrading to all Sterling Silver chains, new packaging and new logo & business cards. I really wanted to reflect the change with new photos that really had some life and eye-catching vibrancy.I took a look at some of Etsy's top jewelry sellers, and the photos I was most attracted to were the ones with bold background

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Well, I'm up late with insommnia (another fun side-effect of prednisone) However, I was able to redesign a new blog banner and Etsy shop banner to match my new store style. While uploading the new banner and seeing my sad, little empty shop, I overcome with Etsy longing and suddenly decided to re-open a little sooner than my previous several-weeks-away plan had allowed......SO...here's a "soft"

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It was a great day at the beach, can you tell?Aiden took the sand-castle building very seriously. Though judging from this picture, I'm not sure a career of engineering is in his future. Garion's classic picture pose. In other news, while working on my shop face-lift, I'm also designing new business cards. Here are the two that are my favorite so-far: I want it to convey pretti-ness and softness,

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So if you hadn't noticed, I sort of disappeared during the last two months. I was so terribly sick, not eating, not knowing what was wrong, and pretty much languishing in misery on the couch. After much agonizing I decided to temporarily shut down my Etsy shop until my health improved. And it has...finally.Three weeks ago, I had become so ill that I had to go to the ER for severe malnutrition and

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Two months ago, fed up with window sill photography, I took the plunge and made my own light tent. There are many DIY tutorials that provide a much more aesthetically pleasing finished product, but in my case, I didn't feel like measuring, outlining..etc..This one took less than half an hour to finish. I used only what I happened to have on hand at the time...Materials Needed:cardboard

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I have always had a weakness for photo jewelry, such as lockets, for which to keep a loved one close to your heart (and of course, show them off!). I was particularly awed by the beautiful designs of Planet Jill; simple, small-scale, classic designs. But with prices starting at $70, I determined to find a way to make my own... I wanted to make a quality piece without the heavy price tag. And

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Ok, so almost every time you order a Belgian waffle from a restaurant, what do you get? A pancake - in the shape of a waffle. But really, pancake batter and waffle batter should not be the same thing - (i.e. dumped out of the Krusteaz box).So here are the BEST waffles ever.Made with yeast, they are airy and soft on the inside while crisp on the outside, sort of like a doughnut...need I say more?

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You read that right! This must be the best contest ever, as you have the chance to win 30 unique handmade items! Wow - not 1 of 30 - but 30, all at the same time!It's FAM's 1st year anniversary, and we're celebrating!Would you like an invitation to the party? Consider yourself officially invited!It has been one year since the birth of the Fabulous Artistic Moms of Etsy! To celebrate our 388 moms

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Part Two - Mixing and ColoringMIXINGYou will need your EasyCast Clear Casting Epoxy Resin, which includes 1 bottle of Resin and 1 bottle of Hardener.TIP: (It is best to use these products at room temperature. If they are too cold when mixed it can create a lot of air bubbles that you may not be able to remove, creating a cloudy look in your finished piece.)Now, determine how much resin you will

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Part One – Getting Started with SuppliesResin is an amazing medium, affording near endless possibilities for created new designs. There does, however, seem to be a blatantly large void in the realms of Internet information on the subject. So I wanted to share some of what I have learned in a series of tutorials on the materials and techniques used in resin casting. I’ll start with the absolute

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My husband and I just returned from a fabulous two day, sans kids, get-away in Half Moon Bay, California. It was fabulous!I quite dutifully packed the camera, various zoom lenses, charging pack, everything....except the CF card, so no pictures this trip! Which really only enhanced the whole experience. There were I'd say, about a billion or so fantastic photo opportunities; the weather was

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This year I am making a determined effort to branch out; finding new opportunities and expanding to more selling venues. To that end, I am pleased to announce that Skinner Studio is now on ArtFire!It's a wonderful new handmade selling venue, much like Etsy, where individual crafters and artists can feature their work. Right now, I only have 4 items listed...but more will be coming!

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Oh boy, I snagged a Treasury on Etsy this morning! Take a look at these fun creations from some talented Etsy artists: I've got a certain fondness for bright colors and google eyes, can you tell?

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Yeah! After a year of making jewelry on the dining room table and reading emails while the boys fling scrambled eggs through the air, I finally have my own space. Here's the old space... Not bad; I did have a cabinet and some drawers. They were just not enough, however, and I had piles of stuff proliferating across the counter space. Not only an eyesore, but quite counter-productive as well. I'm

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I was writing out my morning lists and felt compelled to share this, my most favorite and useful tip for moms, especially the moms nurturing not only their children, but a fledgling business as well.Use two notebooks, one for your home/family list and one for your business/craft list. Each morning, or the night before, in each book list 8 things you wish to accomplish during the day. Put a time

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"When the moon hits the sky like a big pizza pie, that's amore...."Last night I made pizza, and my husband was thoughtful enough to snag a few pictures. And yes, I believe making a funny face while hurling a lump of dough towards your kitchen ceiling is inevitable.Yesterday, in a rare frenzy of organized industriousness, I made a ton of "well-traveled" atlas pendants. I love the beautiful colors

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How interesting that the beginning of a new year comes during the season's coldest moments, and yet the excitement of change and a fresh start can bring to one's soul all the warmth and promise of Spring. This year has already brought some good news for me. After spending nearly the whole of last year feeling constantly sick, weak, and losing an alarming amount of weight, I finally visited a

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Yesterday, I mailed off nearly 80 items to be in December's Little Black Box. This will be my first time participating, so I'm very curious to see how well it works at promoting my shop and reaching new customers. Here's a picture of my wonderful hubby helping with packaging: I was hard at work the last few days, making about 40 of my Butterfly Baby necklaces:And about 40 more of these Mini Glass

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Don't you just love getting something special in the mail? My packaging has gone through several changes over the past few months, but I think I've finally settled on something I like.I want my packaging to present a professional image, while still maintaining a certain charm that contributes to the style I'm trying to establish with my designs. I hope you receive something special in the mail

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I am so pleased to introduce my new line of resin jewelry! These miniature cherry blossom branches were made from real twigs and polymer clay flowers.These pieces take quite a bit of time to make, and in an effort to maintain the quality of this style I will only be offering them with Italian sterling silver chains. Yes, box chain - my favorite!Encased in clear resin, you can fully enjoy the

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I've received a couple inquiries about where to find various resin supplies, and I am happy to share. My local craft store, Michael's, has a very limited selection but it is where I buy my resin. I get a weekly coupon in the mail for 40% off any item, so that is a fabulous deal! Everything else I buy online. Of course, you can do a search for anything and pull up countless pages of stores. I've

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A few days ago, I received my first Little Black Box in the mail. Basically, of number of artists of various handmade items submit their work (for free) and usually sample sizes, as a way of promoting their shop. So, when you purchase the Box, you get an array of little goodies, and get to see and try things you might not have otherwise heard about.I purchased the September box for $23 and

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After nearly a year of living in boring, sterile white-ness, we have finally decided to slap some color on these walls! My husband and I do tend to go pretty bold in our color choices, but initial shock aside, I really think it adds a lot of warmth to our home.I'm not sure what I would call our color scheme - "peanut butter and jelly", or "red wine and curry"? Either way it's delicious, and I

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Okay, now we get to the actual embedding part!You will need the following materials:Your prepared image (from Part One of this tutorial)Resin Mixing CupsMixing Tool (wooden craft stick, popsical stick, plastic stick, etc.)Resin MoldHeat tool/gun (usually called an embossing heat tool)1. Set out all your materials so they are within ready reach. Mix your resin according to the manufacturers

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When I first started working with resin, I scoured the internet for how-to information. There are some nice books on the subject, though it was through trial and error that I really figured out what I was doing. This will be the first in a series of resin how-to’s, and I hope it provides some useful information. The instructions provided are just based on my own experiences, personal preference

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So I really fell off the wagon as far as posting. But I did finish my challenge, sort of...I did succeed in finishing the 42 new items I needed for my goal. Here are the ones that topped off the last 2 days of my challenge.But I just couldn't seem to get 100 items listed in my shop at one time, because...I keep selling them! Yeah! I am so excited - well, ecstatic really. It is so nice to feel

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Well I didn't post yesterday, but am happy to report I am still on track for my 7 day challenge.Yesterday, I finished 7 pieces. Actually, all I had to do was sand and polish them, and add the chain of course.Today, I worked on one of my custom orders. So, since I had to get the resin out anyway, I started 8 new nursing necklaces. They will take about 2 days to fully cure, but after that all I

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Whew! Made it another day. Actually, I was able to finish 8 new pieces! Winning the battle against procrastination is quite unusual for me and dare I say, exhilarating!Here are a few of my favorite pieces from today...A resin pendant on Greek leather cord with Akoya pearl and porcelain bead dangles.I love keepsake jewelry for mom and baby...These tiny charms were handformed from PMC silver clay.

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