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I've been having fun playing with some previously made resin cabochons and trying to make something new. Here's what I came up with...     Bright little accessories that add a little fun wherever you place them.   Clips for your hair, or with pin backs to jazz up a scarf or bag.   Cross body bag from Olive Tree Textiles on Etsy These were made with different layers of colored felt,

My shop and posting as been on a bit of a lengthy hiatus. My, my, it's been a crazy year and a half - with a new baby, an emergency hospitalization for myself and two surgeries, and then beginning home schooling for my older boys. But I think we've finally got things running smoothly and hopefully there will be no more surprises. No bad surprises anyway...I'm all for the good ones of course! To

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

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

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

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