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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

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

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

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...

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(

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

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