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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

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?

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

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

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

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