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Easy Tips To Recover CF Card Pictures on Windows
Hi guys, myself Brendon last evening my son accidentally formatted the memory card from digital camera. It had lots of precious and memorable pictures. Unfortunately, I haven't made any backup Can anyone suggest me the best way to Recover CF Card Pictures on Windows?
Hello Brendon, don't worry read this post briefly and it will definitely help you to Recover CF Card Pictures on Windows. CF( compact flash) card is a widely used memory card in various kinds of devices like computers, digital cameras, MP3 players, camcorders etc. These cards possess more advanced features and superior as compared to other memory cards. A CF card is quick, reputable and has very high storage capacity that helps users to store lots of data like pictures, applications, videos, movies, audios and many more things. Generally, a CF card capacity ranges from 128 MB to 64 GB. So, you can easily store multiple data at one place. Although, compact cards are trustworthy it doesn't mean that these cards are free from any bugs and issues. Like other memory cards these cards (CF cards) are also not 100% protected.
You can face data loss circumstance in CF cards due to various number of reasons such as pressing the format button unintentionally, removing memory during process, virus infection, transferring data improperly, accidental deletion, inappropriate file format that causes you to format memory card, occurrence of unknown error while connecting with windows, system abruptly shutting down, faulty cables etc. Losing your valuable pictures can be very unpleasant and disturbing. Therefore, it very necessary to Recover CF Card Pictures on Windows. Whatever may be the reason for losing data from CF in order to get back your lost pictures we recommend that you should stop using CF card immediately because new data will overwrite the existing and occupies the space of deleted one's.
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I had purchased a residential plot for Rs.32,500 in the year 1995. The same plot is planned be to disposed for Rs.40 lakhs in June-2011.
1) What is the LTCG implication?
2) Can i spend the full amount for residential house construction (in this year) on a different plot, which i had purchased in 1990 and will i be exempted from LTCG tax for the above sale?
asked Jun 17 '11 at 20:58 by Nagu 1●1●1●1
Long term capital gains can be computed with calculations below (please note that CII for 2011-12 has not been declared yet and it has been assumed as 800 below)
Purchase Year = 1995-96
Sale Year = 2011-12
Indexed Purchase price = 32500 x (800/281) = 92527
If you spend whole amount of consideration on sale (40 lacs) in constructing a new house within next three years, then there won't be any income tax under section 54F. But you should not own more than one residential property at the time of construction of new house.
answered Jun 17 '11 at 22:53 by Pankaj Batra 5.2k●3●20

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Competition| Win tickets to the Orana Caravan, Camping, 4WD & Fish Show
Do you love camping and travelling? Have you taken any photos of your adventures? We'd love to see them!
Fairfax Media is running a competition where you will have the chance to win a double pass to this years Orana Caravan, Camping, 4WD & Fish Show.
Just send in your photographs of when you've been camping. The images will be put together in a gallery which will go online to our websites and Facebook pages. They will then be voted on by our readers.
We have 10 double passes to give away.
The annual Show will be held in Dubbo over three days at the Showground from Friday, September 15 to Sunday, September 17.
Each pass is a one day pass and also includes a discount voucher for the Friday.
You have until 10am Monday, September 4 to get your pictures in.
Once the gallery is up on the Monday, voting for the best picture will run until 10am Friday, September 8, where the winners will be announced later that day.
Winners will have until Friday, September 15 COB to pick up their passes from the Daily Liberal office at 104 Talbragar Street, Dubbo, NSW, 2830.
For information on the Orana Caravan, Camping, 4WD & Fish Show, visit www.ruralscene.com.au where all the latest news, exhibitors and product listing will be posted.
Email photos to email@example.com or PM us on Facebook.
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10 Stunning Furniture Makeovers
These days it seems that one can take any old piece, whether it be furniture or decor, and transform it into something new and amazing. Isn't that awesome? Of course we are all about being hands on here at Resin Crafts Blog and want to encourage you to do the same! You can save yourself some money and create something stunning by transforming old furniture. We've rounded up some amazing furniture makeovers for you to help you get inspired. Enjoy!
DIY Desk Makeover | BlueiStyle Blog
Bathroom Cabinet Makeover | Artsy Chicks Rule
Farmhouse Table Makeover | The 36th Avenue
Console Table Makeover | Just A Girl And Her Blog
Kitchen Accent Table Makeover | How To Nest For Less
Vintage Desk Makeover | Southern Revivals
White Bench Makeover | The 36th Avenue
Nightstand Makeover | Thirty Eighth Street
Antique Kidney Desk Makeover | Snazzy Little Things
Farmhouse X Base Table Makeover | Refresh Restyle
Hand Print Tray for Mother's Day
Make a hand print tray this year for mom. This makes a great Mother's Day gift and it is so easy to make. You can add a layer of resin so mom can use this tray daily without issues. Grab a little one or two and get started on this handmade gift idea now.Supplies needed to make this hand print tray:
- Wood tray
- Grey paint
- Various colors of craft paint
- EnviroTex Lite®
- Paint brushes
- Mixing cups
- Measuring cups
- Stir sticks
- Clear adhesive or caulk
Start by painting your entire tray one solid color. Here we used a dark grey paint. This may require two or more coats for complete coverage. Be sure to dry in between coats and before continuing to the next step.
Grab the kids and start adding hand prints to the bottom of the tray. We used one child but you can use as many as you would like. Add the paint to their hand with a paint brush and supervise them as they apply it to the bottom of the tray. For younger children, you will need to hold their hand and make sure they get as complete a print as possible. Finish by painting on their names and the year with a fine point brush.
Allow the paint from the hand prints to dry completely. Remember that you can use any colors that you would like (or mom would like) on this project. You will also want to seal the edges of the tray. Use a clear adhesive or caulk on the bottom to go all the way around. This will prevent any seepage of the resin once poured. Allow this to dry completely before continuing.
Now it is time to add a layer of protection to your project so that mom can enjoy it for many years to come. Measure and mix up the EnviroTex Lite® according to the package directions. Remember that proper mixing is the most important part when working with this product. Be sure to use the two container mixing procedure and stir for the entire time indicated. Then you are ready to pour into your tray.
Pour into the bottom of the tray and tilt it to spread the resin all over the bottom. Continue until the bottom is covered in an even layer. You will want to remove any bubbles by either blowing on the resin or going over it with a flame. Again, you can refer to the product instructions for further details. Then allow to your project to cure completely in a place where it can sit level and undisturbed for about 24 hours.
Once cured, your hand print tray is ready to wrap up and give to mom for Mother's Day. She will love the sentiment and being able to use this tray in her kitchen for years to come.
Pick up your supplies and get started on your hand print tray today. After all, Mother's Day is just around the corner and you don't want to be left empty handed.
10 Spring Break Crafts For Kids
Can you guys believe that Spring is on its way? It feels like winter lasted forever, but we here at Resin Crafts are so ready to welcome Spring with open arms. If you're somebody who has kiddos at home, I'm sure you're thinking the same thing we are: How in the world are we going to keep them occupied throughout this time off of school? The good news is we have the answer for you…. spring break crafts, of course! You know we're a huge fan of crafts here because it's a great way to encourage your children to be productive while being creative. What more could you need? We hope you enjoy the crafts we've rounded up for you!
Which spring break crafts will you create with your littles?
DIY Wood and Ribbon Necklaces | Tater Tots & Jello
DIY Craft Stick Spring Flower | Fantastic Fun and Learning
DIY Paper Crafts | The 36th Avenue
DIY Grass Heads | Red Ted Arts Blog
DIY Sock Bunny | A Pumpkin and a Princess
DIY Puppy Dog Craft | Me and My Inklings
DIY Glitter Slime | The 36th Avenue
DIY Tissue Paper Flower | Inner Child Fun
DIY Ocean Toy Soap | A Pumpkin and a Princess
DIY Fruit Fans | The Idea Room
DIY Resin Peacock Feather Coasters
Hello Resin Crafters! This is Kelli, from the Craft Shack and I'm so excited to be sharing my first resin project with you here! Feathers are so beautiful when used in Decor and they are surprisingly easy to cast in resin and preserve forever! I think that Peacock Feathers are so gorgeous so I decided to make some Peacock Feather coasters to preserve them forever. I want to share this great technique with you today! This method works great for any feather you might want to cast in Resin so don't worry if you don't have any peacock feathers or you'd rather use a different one!Supplies needed:
- Easy Cast Clear Casting Epoxy
- Re-useable MC Poly Mold MC-6 (3×3 Square)
- Mold Release and Conditioner
- Castin' Craft REsin Spray Finish
- Mixing Cup Set
- Peacock Feathers
Before you get started there are a few preparation steps that need to be done. First, lightly spray the mold with the mold release and allow it to dry completely according to the instructions on the product.
Next, you'll need to prepare your feathers before casting. Since feathers are so porous and often very fuzzy you'll need to spray them with Resin spray before casting them in the coasters. Lay them out on some wax paper and lightly mist with the resin spray in a well-ventilated area. Allow them to dry completely. Repeat as needed until the feathers are coated lightly. They should be slightly stiff, but not hard.
Trim the feathers to fit inside the mold. I laid each feather over the mold to see where they needed to be cut and then trimmed with scissors.
There are two layers of resin in the coasters. Mix the first layer of resin according to the directions on the package. Resin should be mixed in a well-ventilated area, and don't forget proper hand and eye safety! Pour equal amounts of the Resin and the Hardener into a mixing cup and stir for two minutes to fully combine the two parts. I used .5 oz of each part to make 1 oz. for each of the two layers.
After 2 minutes, pour the resin mix into a second, clean cup and mix again for one more minute. Pour the resin into the mold.
Use a heat tool, a butane torch, or your warm breath to pop any bubbles that rise to the surface after about 10 minutes. Allow the first layer of resin to set up a little bit for 20 or 30 minutes. It should be thick, but not hard so your feather won't sink all the way to the bottom.
Place the peacock feather face down onto the first layer of the resin. Make sure the front of the feather is facing the bottom of the mold so that when you turn it out of the mold the feather will be facing the right way.
Mix a second batch of resin following the same method as the first. Pour over the feather slowly. The resin should cover the feather completely. After about 10 minutes, pop any bubbles that have risen to the top again. If you see any bubbles stuck under your feather, you can use a small toothpick to poke them a little, setting them free to rise to the top.
Cover the mold and allow to cure completely. You should be able to release the coaster from the mold after roughly 24 hours. Turn the mold upside down and press down in the center of the mold to release. If the feather doesn't easily come out, allow it to cure for a while longer.
Your new peacock feather coasters are good for hot or cold drinks once fully cured! Would you put feathers in your resin coasters too?
Be sure to pin this fun project to save it for later and share with your friends!
Four-Leaf Clover Resin Keychains
Hi Resin Crafters, it's Natalie from Doodlecraft. A four-leaf clover symbolizes good luck and makes the perfect keychain. Have you ever found a four-leaf clover in nature? Resin is a great way to preserve plant material. My daughter found a four-leaf clover when she was 5 and I framed it, although over time it faded. Resin encases the clovers and keeps them green for much longer.Supplies needed:
Four-Leaf Clover (pressed clovers can be found online)
Castin' Craft Clear Polyester Casting Resin
Mold Conditioner and Release Spray
Disposable work surface, mixing cups, stirring sticks and gloves
Ball chain keyrings
Drill/drill bit
Jump rings
Begin by setting up the workstation and reading the resin directions. Every time I work with resin I read the directions so they are fresh in my mind. Wear gloves and work in a well ventilated area.
Set the mold on the work table and gently mist with the release spray. Mix the resin and catalyst according to directions. Stir with the stick for the proper amount of time. Then carefully pour a thin layer of resin in the molds. The thinner the layer, the larger and more magnified the four-leaf clover will look.
Let the resin set and gel for about 20 minutes (this will vary with temperature). The resin needs to be set enough that the clover will sit on top of the resin instead of sinking. Then place a darling little shamrock over the resin in the molds.
Next, mix up some more resin, the same as earlier. Then pour the mixed resin on the top of the shamrocks and fill to the top. Now let them cure for a day or two. I usually let them cure until they no longer smell like resin.
Next, get your drill and a small drill bit. The drill bit must be big enough to fit the large jump ring.
Gently drill a hole in the center of the top of each 4-leaf clover resin.
Next, use jewelry pliers to loop a jump ring through the hole and close it up tight.
Now, thread the ball chain keychain through the jump ring.Enjoy!
These are ready to hook on a zipper pull, keychain, or make the chain longer and wear as an especially unique necklace.
Great way to enjoy St. Patricks day or just to add some additional luck to your day.
10 Festive Mardi Gras Crafts
When we think about something festive and fun to celebrate, Mardi Gras always comes to mind. You don't have to be in New Orleans to celebrate the fun with good food, awesome people and festive crafts! Today we've rounded up some festive Mardi Gras craft options for you to get into the Mardi Gras spirit! Which ones will you create?
Printable Mardi Gras Mask Craft | Kids Activities Blog
DIY Mardi Gras Table Setting Crafts | Oh My Creative
DIY Mardi Gras Statement Necklace | Mom Dot
DIY King Cake Ornaments | Jennifer Perkins
DIY Mardi Gras Bead Onesie | Jader Bomb
DIY Mardi Gras Decorations | A Little Craft in Your Day
DIY Handprint Mardi Gras Masks | That's What Che Said
DIY Mardi Gras Slime | Mom Dot
DIY Jambalaya Boxes | Aunt Peaches
Duct Tape Mardi Gras Beads | Crafts by Amanda
Rolled Paper Resin Pendant DIY
Hi Resin Crafters, it's Natalie from Doodlecraft sharing another fabulous pendant. Rolled paper is such a fun technique and a great way to upcycle old papers. This project uses brightly colored paper and some junk mail. It's a fun way to recycle bits of paper and mail that may hold some sentimental value too. Let's get started!
1/4 inch strips of colored paper, junk mail or magazines
Pendant Bezel and Cord
Double sided adhesive
Ultra Seal Multi-Purpose Sealer
Disposable work surface, stirring sticks, mixing cups, gloves
Begin by folding the strips of paper in half. Folding the paper gives twice the thickness and a really great visual edge when completed. This part can be a little tedious.
Next, tape strips of paper together with some double sided adhesive. Then begin rolling the end as tightly as possible. Tape periodically while holding the center tightly.
It will begin to take shape! Tape on more folded paper and continue until your rolled paper is the size of the pendant bezel.
Vary the colors to make it look bright and fun. Adding the junk mail in there is a really cool touch too, I love the texture the print gives.
When pleased with the size of the rolled paper, use the multi-purpose sealer and fill the inside of the bezel with the glue.
Give it a generous layer, the sealer will work it's way up in the spaces between the paper.
Then coat the top of the paper with the sealer (I missed this part and I'll show you what happens if you don't do it later). Let the sealer dry completely.
Now get the jewelry resin and your workspace ready. Work on a disposable surface, wearing disposable gloves. Read the directions for this jewelry resin before starting.
Mix up the resin according to package directions.
Now, set the bezel on something to raise it off the surface, so it is sitting level. I used a cap from the used up resin bottle. Pour some resin right in the center of the top. The resin soaks into the cracks of the paper and releases bubbles. (If the paper is coated in sealer, the bubbles will be much less). Let the resin soak in and then add a little more resin.
After twenty minutes, check for bubbles. Use a mini torch or heat gun to quickly pop the bubbles. Then let the pendant dry completely, usually 24 hours.
Finally, string the cord through the bezel and wear your recycled art proudly! The rolled paper is stunning and a great conversation piece, no one will know it's junk mail!
The glossy shine from the resin gives it an especially professional finish!
10 DIY Valentine's Day Decor Options
The Christmas decorations are put away, but it's a little too early to put out the Spring decorations. The house is in decor limbo! The good news is that there's this fun little holiday in between that's a blast to celebrate: Valentine's Day! It's a holiday that is all about showing the people you love how much you care about them. What's not to love? Valentine's Day comes and goes quickly, and we feel the Valentine's Day decor options should be quick and easy to match that. Today, we've rounded up 10 DIY Valentine's Day Decor Options for your home, so you can celebrate in an affordable and fun way!
Which one will you create?10 DIY Valentine's Day Decor Options
DIY Valentine's Day Hoop Wreath | Lydi Out Loud
Valentines Scrabble Tile Coasters | Blue i Style
DIY Valentine's Day Mailboxes | Jen Woodhouse
DIY Valentine's Day Photo Plaque | Bower Power
DIY Pallet Valentine Art | Infarrantly Creative
Valentine's Day "Love" Hoop Art | Happiness is Homemade
XOXO Valentine's Day Decor | The Pinning Mama
DIY Valentine's Light Decorations | Pillar Box Blue
DIY Valentine's Day Garland | Love The Day
DIY Valentine's Tree | Simple Kierste
Pressed Flower Paperweight DIY
Hi Resin Crafters! It's Natalie from Doodlecraft, sharing another fun resin project with you. I love fresh flowers but, in the first place, I have major allergies to them–so beautiful bouquets for Valentine's day are simply out of the question. This simple pressed flower paperweight is the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of flowers, without the allergies. Additionally, you can press your own flowers and then enjoy the loveliness of a bouquet for years to come!
Let's get started! Gather supplies:
Castin' Craft Clear Polyester Casting Resin
Pressed Flowers (you can smash your Valentine Flowers in a flower press or between the pages of a heavy book)
Silicone Mold
Disposable work surface, gloves, cups and stirring sticks
Set up the silicone mold on a disposable work surface. Wear gloves and read the directions when working with the casting resin.
Mix the clear resin and catalyst in a disposable cup and stir according to package directions. Fill a few cavities in the mold with about 1/4 inch of the mixed resin. Let it sit and gel for about twenty minutes.Next, add a few pressed flowers right on top of the clear resin. Next, mix up more clear casting resin as done previously. Pour the resin over the top of the flowers to encase them completely. Let them sit for 24-48 hours to cure. Temperature will make a difference, it needs to be fairly warm to set well.Once the resin feels firm and doesn't smell (that's a good indicator if it's completely cured), then pop them out of the mold. Use a nail file and gently file any edges that are rough, until they are smooth.Now the paperweights are ready to use and enjoy. They are stunning and vibrant. It looks great with an inspirational quote on the desk. Another option would be to glue a magnet to the back and stick them up on the fridge.The layers of flowers are fun and fresh, a great bouquet for those of us that have allergies…or want to enjoy Valentine's bouquets for years to come.If you haven't used resin yet for crafting, now is the perfect time. Get creative and make something beautiful!
10 Super Bowl Party Ideas
Winter can seem never ending this time of year, but you know what helps? Football season! The Super Bowl is approaching so quickly! We love football, and even though our teams may not be playing the game, we always find ourselves celebrating and watching. It's such a great opportunity to spend quality time with friends, eat amazing food, watch the funny commercials, and all around just enjoy the game. However, if you're hosting the Super Bowl party, that can definitely be an added stress. We've rounded up some fun Super Bowl party ideas for you that are not super costly and are easy to achieve so you can focus on enjoying the party with your people. Which team are you rooting for?
DIY Football Garland | The Cards We Drew
Football Helmet Drink Markers | Lydi Out Loud
DIY Ice Cream Football Sandwiches | The 36th Avenue
DIY Dip Station | A Pumpkin and a Princess
Homemade Football Party Cake | Spaceships and Laser Beams
No Sew Pennants and Pom Poms | Atta Girl Says
Easy Football Field Party Table | A Night Owl Blog
DIY Football Party Ideas | Practically Functional
Football Rice Krispies | That's What Che Said
Dollar Store Football Crafts | Mad in Crafts
Which of these Super Bowl party ideas will you try for your party?
Layering Resin – DIY Pencil Holder
Hello resin crafters! I'm happy to bring this tutorial to you on how to go about Layering Resin. I decided to make this DIY Pencil Holder with Layered Resin so that you could see how it is done and one thing you can make with it. The options really are endless though, depending on what molds you have, what colors, and what kind of item you need. I could see this working really well for jewelry too!Layering Resin – DIY Pencil Holder Supplies:
- EasyCast Clear Casting Epoxy
- Stir Sticks
- Disposable Measuring Cups
- Latex Gloves
- Protective Eyewear
- Square Mold
- Mold Release and Conditioner
- Micro-butane torch (optional)
- Paints of various colors – I used DecoArt Americana acrylic paints
- Drill
- Drill bit, same size or slightly larger than your pens or pencils
- Castin' Craft Resin Spray Finish
Use the Mold Release and Conditioning Spray and just spray a thin layer into your mold. Let that dry, then spray a second thin layer. This will ensure your mold is ready to use and that your resin will be removable once it is cured.Mixing Resin:
For the first layer (and each layer afterward) you're going to mix equal amounts of Parts A and B of EasyCast. Put on your latex gloves and protective eyewear and here we go!
First, pour 1/4 oz. Part A into a marked measuring cup.
Next, pour 1/4 oz. Part B into the same cup.
Mix thoroughly, which takes about a minute or two.
Pour into a second clean cup and mix thoroughly again. This ensures that all the resin is completely mixed.
Next, you're going to add your paint color. I did about five drops of each paint color but this will really depend on the viscosity of your paints. You want to use as little as necessary to get your desired color, so do a few drops and mix, then add more if necessary. Too much paint will result in the resin not curing properly.
Again, mix the color in thoroughly and get ready to pour!Pouring Resin:
Pour the resin slowly and in one spot in the center of your mold. The resin will spread evenly across the bottom. If for some reason it doesn't reach a corner, feel free to slightly tip the mold until it coats the bottom of the mold.
Let the resin settle for a few minutes, then use your micro-butane torch, or exhale over your piece, to remove the bubbles.
Now let this layer cure for at least 24 hours. Cover it with something large so it remains dust free.Pouring Second Through Sixth Layers:
You will follow the exact same instructions for the second through sixth layers, just changing the colors added as you prefer. Be sure to wait at least 24 hours between each layer. You will find that the mixing and pouring goes quickly, so while this project takes many days, it is not very time consuming.
Here are some images of the resin layers being poured. Remember to pop the bubbles after each layer is poured!
For my final layer I decided to make a little more resin so it would be thicker, that is completely personal preference. I filled my mold completely, you may not want to do so as it does make it slightly more difficult to remove from the mold once cured.
Now that you have the final layer poured, again pop all of the bubbles and let it also cure for at least 24 hours. I did 48 just to be sure the entire piece was completely cured. If you have trouble releasing the piece from the mold at 24 hours, it may mean that it just needs some more curing time. I got a good image of the bubbles being popped on the middle section of this last layer, so I wanted to add that here.
Remove your piece from the mold. This can be a little difficult with large pieces in a full mold like this, but just take your time pulling the sides away from the resin. Once the air seal is broken it will release pretty easily. One on side I did have to slide a thin knife blade in just to break the seal and then it popped right out.
Now you have a fully cure resin block with layered colors!
Time to turn it into a pencil holder. Grab your drill and a drill bit the size you want, and let's get to it!
Begin drilling slowly into the resin where you want the holes to be.
As you drill, you'll notice the colors of the resin layers appearing in the resin dust.
Drill until you get to your second to last layer color, which for me was purple.
Then drill the other holes. I made four. Now brush off all the resindust (rather than sawdust, ha!) and spray with one thin coat of Resin Spray.
And there you have it! A shiny and colorful pencil holder!
Looking down into the holes you can see the resin colors perfectly. It's really cool!
I just love all the colors sandwiched in between the blue.
Oh, one more thing: it holds more than just pencils!
What do you think? Do you like this project? What would you change?
Please share this image on Pinterest if you liked this tutorial!
DIY: Gold Silver Leaf Resin Pendants
Hi Resin Crafters, it's Natalie from Doodlecraft, sharing another especially fun resin craft. Making pendants out of resin couldn't be simpler! These stunning pendants are made with clear resin and shimmery thin gold and silver paper. Necklaces and jewelry never go out of style.
Silver and Gold Leaf
Pendant Bail
E6000 glue
Begin by mixing up the resin according to package instructions. Wear disposable gloves when working with resin and use disposable cups, stirring sticks, and a protected work surface. Place the mold on the working surface and pour a small amount of resin in the desired molds. Let the resin gel for about 20 minutes.
Next, take pieces of gold and silver leaf paper and put them on the resin until you are satisfied. Press them down gently with a stirring stick. Gold leaf can be finicky and sticky.
Then mix up a little more resin just like earlier, and fill the resin mold to the top edge. Let the resin cure and dry overnight, then pop them out of the molds.
Use some E6000 glue to adhere the pendant bails on the backside of the resin pendants.
Let the glue dry completely, at least 4 hours…or overnight.
Finally, add some gold or silver chain to the pendants and hook a jump ring to connect the chain. Or use a ready-made chain and slide the pendant on with ease.
They are stunning and ready to wear! Necklaces are great gifts and one can never have too many of them.
Get some resin and make some fancy jewelry!
10 DIY Galentine's Day Jewelry Ideas
Of course everyone has Valentine's Day on the brain, but what about Galentine's Day!? Have you heard of it? It's a great holiday where you can get together with your girls and celebrate the gift of friendship! What better thing to make for your girlfriends for Valentine's Day than some awesome jewelry? You all already know how we feel about all things DIY, but jewelry has to be one of our favorite things to create! If you're ready to celebrate your awesome friendships with some crafting, check out these awesome DIY jewelry options we've rounded up for you. Which ones will you create?DIY Abstract Paint Necklaces Valentine's Day Necklace with Letter Beads DIY Dangle Earrings and Pendants DIY Personalized Keychains DIY Resin Coated Feather Necklace DIY Flower Jewelry DIY Lavender Flower Pendant DIY Wood and Resin Pendant DIY Map Pendant DIY Steampunk Resin Pendant
How to Make Personalized Keychains with EnviroTex Jewelry Resin
Hi friends! What are some of your most favorite places you've ever been? Is it a memorable vacation spot you visited with your family? Or a place you used to live? Or the first place you ever traveled to on your own?
Jane here from Sustain My Craft Habit, one part of a sister duo where we create nature inspired DIYs and crafts. I am so excited to show you how to make personalized keychains that will capture a fond memory of a place you love. For me, that place is New York City, specifically Manhattan, where my husband used to live and where I happily went to visit. And since it has meaning for my husband as well, I plan to give him one of these personalized keychains as an unexpected gift.
And be sure to pop by our blog where you'll find a free printable template for our DIY miniature gift boxes which are perfectly sized for these personalized keychains.Materials needed to make your own personalized keychains:
- EnviroTex Jewelry Resin kit
- Paper Road Map (any destination of your choosing) [TIP: if you don't want to destroy your original map, make a photocopy to use for the keychain, or head online and print an image of your map]
- Jewelry Bezel
- Ultra Seal multi-purpose sealer / glue (or any clear craft glue)
- Scissors, small paint brush
- Gloves, wooden craft sticks, paper towels, straw
Trace the bezel onto a piece of scrap paper to determine the size of the map you'll need. Cut the paper and trim away at the edges so it fits inside the bezel.
Once you have the right size template, trace it over top of your road map. Cut the map out accordingly.
Using a small paint brush, apply a good amount of clear glue to the inside and inner edges of the bezel.
Also, apply clear glue to the back side of the map cut out and place it inside the bezel. Gently push it down to squeeze out the excess glue.
Apply a coat of glue to the top side of the map. Put it aside to dry fully before moving on to the next step.
Work in the well ventilated area and be sure to read all the instructions on the products before beginning your project. Ensure that your resin bottles are warm to the touch before starting for best results.
Mix exactly equal amounts of Resin and Hardener into one measuring cup. Just a small amount is needed to fill one bezel.
Stir continuously for 2 minutes, scraping the sides of the container.
Pour the mixture into a second cup and stir for an additional minute, scraping the sides of the container and stir stick.
Pour the resin into the prepared bezel and fill to just over the brim to create a dome like appearance. Ensure the bezel is level.
Gently blow off any air bubbles that have risen to the surface of the resin (you may need to repeat this a couple of times during the initial curing process). Cover the pieces to keep dust out and let cure overnight. 24 hours for a soft cure and up to 72 hours for full cure.
Attach to your keychain and enjoy the sweet memories of your earlier travels. Make a pair of them and gift one to your partner and keep one for yourself (as I did).
With any great DIY, I love the versatility of this project. The EnviroTex jewelry resin kit and other required supplies are very similar to what is needed for making jewelry, even the bezels can be used as pendants instead of keychains! For more projects using similar materials, check out these posts:
- DIY Halloween resin jewelry with free printable water color art
- Autumn Leaf resin pendant
- Birth month flower resin pendant
If you're still looking for more project ideas, you'll really love these resin map necklace pendants made using Easy Cast Clear Casting Epoxy Resin.
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Easy DIY Abstract Paint and Resin Necklaces
Making customized jewelry is so much fun. Today I'd like to share this technique with you so that you can see how quick and easy it is to create jewelry that looks great and is customized to be exactly what you want. The options are endless, so unleash your creativity and follow this tutorial to create your own!Easy DIY Abstract Paint and Resin Necklaces Supplies:
- Envirotex Jewelry Resin Kit (includes resin, hardener, mixing cups, stir sticks, plastic glove, instructions.)
- Acrylic Paints
- Jewelry Bezels
- Toothpicks
- Micro butane torch (optional)
Drop random drops of paint using a few different colors into your bezels.
Add enough paint that you'll be able to cover the bottom of the bezel completely.
Use toothpicks to drag the colors around, covering the bottom, and making designs in the paint. Be sure not to over mix the colors or they will turn brown. I did very little mixing, just pulled the toothpick from one color to the next in a couple different patterns.
For this I just pulled color from the middle outward.
For this one I swirled the colors, but was careful not to swirl too many times.
Finally on this one I pulled from one side upward.
Now let the paint dry completely. I gave them overnight to dry. As you can see, the paint shrinks and turns into a plain matte finish.Adding Resin:
Time to make those necklaces beautiful! Resin gives it a very polished and finished look.
First, you'll put on your gloves and mix equal amounts of part A and part B of the resin in the small mixing cups that come in your kit. For these three necklaces I used 1/4 oz. of each and had plenty.
Mix them thoroughly together until it is no longer cloudy.
Now pour the mixture into a second cup and stir again. This ensures that ALL of the resin is thoroughly mixed and you will have no soft spots.
Now pour the resin into the bezels with care. Be sure not to over pour. Go slowly. You have about 20 minutes of working time with this resin so there is no reason to rush and spill.
I used some spare toothpicks to make the bezels level since the loop where the necklace goes through protrudes a little on the back.
Either exhale over the pendants to pop the bubbles or use a micro butane torch. The carbon dioxide is what pops the bubbles.
Voila! Now you have beautiful, unique and easily made Paint and Resin Necklaces! Make one for every outfit!
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Beautiful Post-Holiday Winter Home Decor Ideas
Has anybody else experienced that after holiday sadness when you're taking down all the decorations you worked so hard to put up? It comes and goes so fast, and sometimes your house can feel so bare afterwards! The good news is that we've discovered that it doesn't have to be the holidays to be inspired to decorate your house with beautiful decor. There are plenty of winter home decor options that are perfect for revamping your home's style that you can keep up all winter long. If you're looking to be inspired again, check out the 10 Beautiful Post-Holiday Winter Home Decor Ideas we have below. There's something here for everybody!
DIY Black & White Striped Bells | Whipper Berry
DIY Icicle Candle Holders | Lydi Out Loud
DIY Snowflake Winter Decor | The Crafted Sparrow
DIY Upcycling Winter Ideas | One More Time Event
DIY Winter Woodland Sign | Blooming Homestead
DIY 'Hello Winter' Sign | Happiness is Homemade
DIY Oversized Snowflakes | Making Home Base
DIY Iced Branches | The Happier Homemaker
Winter Gallery Wall | Polished Habitat
Cozy Living Room Winter Decor | The Everyday Home
Valentine's Day Necklace with Letter Beads
You can make a Valentine's Day necklace for yourself or for someone you love with this technique. Add letter beads to customize your necklace with any short word or phase. We chose "I love you" but let your imagination run wild with this one! Sort of like a conversation heart on a chain.Supplies needed to make your own Valentine's Day necklace:
- EnviroTex Jewelry Resin
- Castin'Craft Opaque Pigment in Red
- EasyCast Resin Jewelry Molds
- Castin'Craft Mold Release/Conditioner
- Stir sticks
- Measuring cups
- Letter beads
- Necklace bail
- Jewelry glue
- Chain
Spray the heart holes in your jewelry mold with Castin'Craft Mold Release/Conditioner and allow to dry completely. In the meantime, mix up a small portion of EnviroTex Jewelry Resin according to the package directions. Add Castin'Craft Opaque Pigment in Red until the desired color is reached.
Pour the mixed resin into your molds until they are close to the top of the mold. Wait 20 to 30 minutes until the resin has set up slightly and is the consistency of thick cream. TIP: Leave a little resin in your mixing cup so that you can test it without bothering your molds. Once your resin has set slightly, drop your letter beads into the desired locations. They will sink slightly but float some so that you have a pendant where you can see the letters but not the beads themselves.
Allow to set according to the package instructions then remove from your mold. Add a necklace bail on the back with a little bit of jewelry glue. Allow this to set up completely before touching.
Then add your Valentine's Day necklace to the chain of your choice. You can then give it away or keep it for yourself.
An adorable necklace that anyone will love! And to think it was handmade from the heart!
Will you be making a Valentine's Day necklace this year? What will you spell with your letter beads?
Fabric Resin Serving Tray DIY
Hi Resin Crafters, it's Natalie from Doodlecraft. I love serving trays. They are functional and can make especially unique decorations. Make them for specific seasons and holidays, or ultimately, just to brighten your day.
Gather supplies:
White lacquered serving tray (or other fun thrift store find)
Colorful fabric
Spray adhesive
Ultra Seal Multi-Purpose Sealer
Envirotex Lite High Gloss Finish
2 Mixing Cups, 2 Stirring Sticks
Cover for tray
Begin by cutting a piece of fabric to fit the inside of the tray. Next, use the adhesive spray to lightly coat the backside of the fabric, then smooth it down inside the tray. Then paint the surface of the fabric with Ultra Seal Multi-Purpose Sealer and let it dry completely.
Next, move the serving tray onto a covered working surface. Prepare the EnviroTex Lite for glossing the tray.
Read the instructions explicitly and get the mixing cups set up for the mixing of resin.
After mixing the resin thoroughly, pour the resin in the center of the serving tray. Tip the tray from side to side until it gets a thin layer of resin all over the base of the tray. This large tray took 16 oz. of resin to finish. After about 20 minutes, blow over the resin with a heat gun gently to remove any bubbles that have formed.
Cover the top of the tray with something for protection to keep the dust and debris off it while it is curing.
Let the serving tray dry and cure overnight (in 70*F-90*F temperature). The tray is perfection, ready to serve a breakfast in bed!
During the cold winters, I love curling up on the couch or in bed and writing in my journal. A serving tray like this is perfect for those moments of cuddling up and having a sturdy, adorable, surface to work on.
I love the vivid fabric in shades of navy, pink, yellow and red. Better than the fabric is the thick layer of glossy resin. Easy to clean and durable for years to come.
Do you have a tray you could spruce up? Get some colorful fabric and high gloss resin and make a stunning serving tray to enjoy any time of year.
Check out these other amazing tray makeovers too:
10 Valentine's Day Gifts You Can Create
Now that the holidays and New Year's have passed in the blink of an eye, we're onto thinking about Valentine's Day already! Gift giving for this holiday is so much fun, and most importantly, it's about telling someone you love how much you care about them. What better way to do that than create a DIY Valentine's Day gifts for them? It doesn't hurt of course that you're also saving yourself a bit of money at the same time. It's a total win-win! We here at Resin Crafts Blog hope you have a wonderful time creating these gifts and get to spend this special day with the people you care about the most. Enjoy!
DIY Lightbulb Gift | A Little Craft in Your Day
DIY 'Things I Love About You" Chalkboard Decor | Cutesy Crafts
DIY Date in a Jar | The Gunny Sack
'Donut Forget I Love You' with Free Printable | The 36th Avenue
DIY 'I'll Tumble for You' Game | Tried and True
DIY Decorative Beer Case | Place of My Taste
DIY Sharpie Mug | My Sister's Suitcase
DIY Heart Jars | The 36th Avenue
DIY Valentine's Pallet Nail Art | A Little Craft in Your Day
DIY Love Coupon Book with Free Printables | The Dating Divas
How to Make Dangle Earrings and Hanging Pendants Jewelry with Resin
Have you ever heard of Galentine's Day (yes, that's right, I said Galentine's Day)? It's relatively new but is increasingly gaining popularity amongst women of all ages. It's a day for women to celebrate the female friendships in their life and occurs the day before Valentine's Day.
Hello friends! Jane here from Sustain My Craft Habit, a DIY, crafts and home decor blog where my sister Sonja and I share new nature-inspired ideas each week. Ever since I made these glitter stud earrings and pendants for all my nieces this past Christmas, I wanted to make a set of jewelry for the lovely ladies in my life. And what better reason than for Galentine's Day? I'll show you how to make dangle earrings and hanging pendants using resin for just about any occasion.
Using the leftover red glitter from our DIY Christmas glitter earrings and pendant, I was able to to easily make this beautiful new jewelry. All you need to do is pick up a few basic jewelry making supplies at a local craft store and get started.
- EnviroTex Jewelry Resin kit
- Red glitter
- Castin' Craft Mold Release
- EasyCast Resin Jewelry Molds
- Gloves, wooden craft sticks, straw
- Round jump rings, 5mm, in silver (2 rings per earring)
- Eye pins, in silver
- Chain Nose Plier (for jewelry making)
- Round Nose Plier (for jewelry making)
- Side Cutter (for jewelry making)
- Earring hooks with coil for dangle earrings, in silver
Work in the well ventilated area and be sure to read all the instructions on the products before beginning your project.
Apply a mold release / conditioner to the jewelry molds as per the instructions in the package.
Mix exactly equal amounts of Resin and Hardener into one measuring cup. I used very little of each, only about 10 mm and it went along way as you'll see.
Stir continuously for 2 minutes, scraping the sides of the container.
Pour the mixture into a second cup and stir for an additional minute, scraping the sides of the container and stir stick.
Once combined add a generous amount of glitter to the desired molds.
Pour the resin into your glitter filled jewelry molds and fill molds to the top with resin.
Gently blow off any air bubbles that have risen to the surface of the resin (you may need to repeat this a couple of times during the initial curing process). Cover the pieces to keep dust out and let cure overnight. 24 hours for a soft cure and up to 72 hours for fully cured jewelry.
Remove the pieces from the mold. With a sharp utility knife trimmed around any of the sharp edges on the back of the pieces if needed.
Place all the pendants on a protected work surface with the bottom side facing upward. Repeat the previous steps to prepare another small batch of resin. Pour a layer of resin over top of each pendant to create a dome-like surface.
Ensure all the pieces are level and prop something underneath if necessary to level the pieces while they cure. Cover the pieces to keep dust out and let cure for 2 hours.
Using a side cutter, trim away the excess wire from the eye pin, leaving about 1/4″ to 1/2″ in length. Using the chain nose pliers, carefully place the eye pin onto the hardening resin as shown. Gently push eye pins into place. Cover and leave to cure for 5 hours.
After 5 hours, prepare another small batch of resin to pour a thin layer over the previous layer to fully secure the eye pin in place. Cover and leave to fully cure for 72 hours.How to Assemble the Jewelry Pieces:
Once fully cured, begin to assemble the jewelry pieces.
For the earrings, open one jump ring and connect the second jump ring and the earring hook. Close the jump ring. Open the bottom jump ring in the chain and connect the pendant. Close the jump ring.
How wonderful would it be to show your best friends how much you care and appreciate them by making them each a beautiful piece of jewelry. To make a handmade gift box like we've made here, check out our DIY gift box, which comes with a free printable. We also have an adorable printable Valentine's Day card for that special someone in your life.
If you're looking for other beautiful and creative jewelry gift ideas for the holidays be sure to check out these other DIY jewelry ideas here on the Resin Crafts Blog:
- resin pendants with dried lavender
- birth month flower pendants
- wood slice and resin pendants
- jewelry clay pendants with ink transfer
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ZOË BOEHM is a struggling, forty-something Oxford PI who gets mixed up with all sorts of peculiar types, from crossbow-wielding jewel thieves to Motown-loving murderers, in a vivid, literate and "noir-tinged" series by Mick Herron.
Along for the ride is her sometime-partner Joe Silverman.
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The USCGC James was first noticed by the Venezuelan armed forces on Wednesday. On Thursday, a Venezuelan patrol ship approached the US vessel and convinced it to change course.
"After our radio communications, the USCG James became convinced in the necessity to change its course and left our waters", the Navy said in a statement.
The USCGC James belongs to the United States Coast Guard. Some netizens have tracked the alleged presence of the US vessel in Venezuelan waters.
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US Southern Command (SOCOM) said in a statement on Tuesday that the US Navy hospital ship Comfort will be deployed next month to the Western Hemisphere to provide support for regional countries in response of the crisis in Venezuela.
READ MORE: US Navy to Deploy Hospital Ship in Response to Venezuela Crisis — Pentagon
SOCOM did not specify, however, which countries the Comfort would visit but said details would be announced at a later time. SOCOM said the hospital ship would be deployed to the Caribbean, Central America and South America to conduct humanitarian medical assistance missions.
Tensions in Venezuela reached a new peak late April after the Venezuelan opposition initiated a fresh coup attempt to ouster constitutionally-elected Maduro, which eventually failed.
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Garamendi Amendment to Advance Commercialization of Fusion Power Included in Electrifying Legislation to Strengthen Science Education and Create Green Jobs
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Walnut Creek, CA) voted for legislation in the House Science and Technology Committee that will strengthen U.S. scientific and economic leadership, support employers, and create jobs in the short-, mid-, and long-term through investments in science, innovation, and education.
"More than half of the growth in our GDP since World War II can be attributed to development and adoption of new technologies," said Rep. Garamendi. "The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act will strengthen STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education, support basic research at our science agencies, and foster innovation—all of which are crucial to ensuring our nation can compete in a global economy."
The legislation puts basic research programs—the Department of Energy Office of Science, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology labs—on a path to double funding over ten years, based on the 2007 appropriated funding levels.
Congressman Garamendi joined Congressman Brian Bilbray (R-CA) in offering an amendment to the COMPETES Act that would require the Director of the Office of Science to prepare for the reliable, safe, sustainable, and economically competitive transfer of fusion power from public research to commercial development. In en earlier markup of a portion of this legislation, Garamendi successfully inserted language that directs the Department of Energy to create a roadmap for fusion energy production no later than 180 after the release of a National Academies report on inertial fusion energy research.
"I'd like to thank Congressman Garamendi for his leadership in offering this important amendment to America COMPETES," said Dr. George Miller, Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory regarding the previously included markup. "I strongly support both the National Academy of Sciences study of the implications of the progress made in fusion energy -- and the incorporation of any relevant recommendations from that study into a plan for implementation."
"Livermore's National Ignition Facility may be on the cusp of developing the next great clean energy advance: fusion power," Congressman Garamendi said. "As their research brings us closer to a fusion powered future, we must prepare for the commercial development of this technology. Our amendment makes sure that once fusion technology is harnessed, we will put it to work creating clean energy and green jobs as soon as possible."
Over 140 organizations have endorsed the legislation including: the Association of American Universities, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, the Biotechnology Industry Organization, the Business Roundtable, the Council on Competitiveness, the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Venture Capital Association, TechAmerica, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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Lynn contacted me a few months ago to ask if I was available to style her daughter Emma's baby shower. The event was to be an afternoon tea at The Fenwick Hotel and from the outset Lynn had a firm idea of how she envisioned the room should look.
We decided it was probably best to meet in person to go over what was required and the moment we met I just knew I was going to love working with Lynn, she arrived with a massive bunch of beautiful tulips for me and was so full of energy and ideas for the decor.As the time went on, we messaged back and forward, then met up again and finalised all the plans. As well as my decor Lynn had organised a balloon tower, balloon B A B Y blocks and some balloons for the tables by I & A events – a fabulous friendly team of balloon decor specialists from Glasgow.The main feature was to be the dessert & cake table featuring stunning cake pops from le cakepop another local business whose work is simply stunning and the cutest ever baby cupcakes by Magic oven cakes n cupcakes.I had gone before the cake arrived but Lynn sent me on a photo – her son provided the cake and it looked amazing!I supplied some mini cheesecake dessert pots & set them out on mirror plates and with some cute pink baby themed pieces , the cake table was complete.Lynn had also made the cutest shower cream favours for all the guests saying from Emma's shower to yours…I set the afternoon tea tables with pink vintage China and jars of flowers picked from my cutting garden were placed onto pink runners together with the balloons.I'm told a fabulous time was had by all and I look forward to hearing all th news when baby arrives. Thankyou to Lynn for asking me to style this special day.Much love, Joanna X


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Lego robot building. William and I have been building a huge tractor Lego set he got last year at the Cathedral Village garage sale; over 1100 pieces, mostly pins, a challenging technics set. Anyway, William took a break from that to build a mini-fig version of Allan (based on what he was wearing tonight).
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Four years later, things are different. I still worry about money -- but I know very few parents of high school seniors that aren't thinking about money. A lot of other things have changed, though -- nearly all for the better.
My daughter, who was finishing middle school when I made this decision, is now finishing high school, and on the cusp of changes of her own. In the intervening four years, I've gotten to spend much more time with her than I would have if I'd stayed where I was. I'm here every morning when she leaves for school, and accessible nearly every day after school. I'm around most days when she and her friends come by for lunch, and though I make myself scarce so they can have their privacy, I love that I'm here. When she leaves for college next fall, I'll expect that I'll treasure these four years even more than I do now.
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My writing is an enormous part of my life, which came as a surprise to no one. When I shared my intention to retire, all of my colleagues asked me if I planned to write. I'm not sure I'm cut out to be a full-time writer -- I'm used to the stimulation and interaction teaching brings -- but I love that writing of some kind happens nearly every day in this no-longer-new lifestyle. While I've been blogging for close to a decade, I didn't blog regularly until I retired. Though I had two nonfiction books published while I was working, I didn't publish a novel until after I retired -- and then, I had two out within two years. The combination of writing and teaching fills -- and drains -- the creative part of my personality.
My schedule is much more within my control. The first year, I had almost too much time on my hands, and last semester, I had almost none. But the pace of the days is up to me much more than it every was. While I still plan my day around classes, I don't have to report to a place of business (except when I teach), and though I get up to see my daughter off to school every morning (much more for me than for her), I can go back to bed when she leaves if I want to (and, as a non-morning person, I often want to). I can work until noon, take a long lunch, and make up the hours in the evening -- and I often do -- which is a great option for a night owl. My schedule now shifts three times a year instead of twice, and that is still taking some getting used to, but I love the freedom that comes with it.
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Everything is about the same. Chest tube is still in and chest X-ray is still showing air pockets have shrunk and the lung is no longer collapsing. Oxygen and pain meds/withdrawal meds are the same! They are assuming her allergic reaction was to the morphine, so no more of that. The speech therapist and a massage therapist (yes she's getting massages, which the little Diva loves) coming two times a day. She's showing some improvements with the sucking and the massages are helping with her fussiness and pain control.


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Raymond Weil Freelancer Steel & Ceramic 2760-SR1-20001
This automatic men's watch from Raymond Weil uses a black index dial set in a round case made up of stainless steel. It features a black perforated rubber strap and Uni-directional rotating stainless-steel bezel with a black ceramic top ring.
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Ohio lawmakers have passed a measure providing $100,000 to help cover the costs of prosecuting suspects in the slayings of eight people.
The Ohio House early Friday approved the funding, which now heads to Republican Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sihk). The money will go toward upcoming trials in Pike County in southern Ohio for four defendants in the killings.
Last month, a grand jury indicted four members of the Wagner family — George "Billy" Wagner III, Angela Wagner, Edward "Jake" Wagner, and George Wagner IV — on a host of charges, including eight counts of aggravated murder each.
Each of the Wagners has pleaded not guilty. Each faces the death penalty if convicted.
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We only sell flowers grown in local gardens, at our farm in Tywardreath or we source them through a family run Cornish wholesaler.
We never buy imported flowers, why do we do this?
It's simple really – my parents were wholesale growers, my childhood was spent either playing in their nursery or working for them. Even when my brothers and I were tiny we helped out because we understood our family livelihood depended on their small business surviving – thanks to huge competition from global imports and big business.
They were still running their business decades after most people's retirement age. My parents gave me a work ethic, their business taught me useful practical skills and a livelong passion for nature. I gained the bravery they had to keep growing things and the knowledge of how to earn a living doing what you're passionate about doing.
When Josh, Tom and I started running Tywardreath Village Shop we started spending so much time in the shop that I really missed being in my garden at the farm and I started cutting a few flowers to put in the window displays in the old glass bottles I collect, just to remind me of home.
As our customers wanted to buy the flowers and they sold out so fast that I couldn't grow enough while I was running the shop I had to find more local suppliers who could help me keep up with demand.
I was fortunate to find Flowers by Clowance a family run Cornish horticulture business – who started in the 1940's and have decades of growing experience and supplied by a hub of Cornish and British growers who collaborate with them to promote the British cut flower industry.
It never crosses my mind to source our flowers from a wholesale importer, even though it probably would make sense to business people who just look at balance sheets to make a profit, I can think of many more important reasons why I would rather grow more flowers myself – encourage more people to do the same for the shop – or buy from local growers to sustain their business alongside mine.
Luckily our customers agree it was the right decision, we sell lots of flowers every day to regular customers who buy from us because we only sell British and Cornish grown flowers from passionate growers and it supports the Cornish local economy too.
Trudy Thompson
Tywardreath Village Shop owner, proud seller and grower of Cornish flowers (and micro ventures)!


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Location: 409 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL
Status: PROPOSED
Owner: North American Properties
Developer: North American Properties
Design: DAG Architects
Website: ONLINE
Value of Improvements: $158 Million
ETA: First Phase Potentially Summer 2019
Description: Proposed for a collection of parcels alone E Gaines Street bordering Cascades Park totaling approximately 6.23 acres is the demolition of the current structures for a new development totaling more than 1 million square feet. Project components include 328-residential dwelling units within mid-rise buildings, retail, office, restaurant and hotel space, totaling 1,000,000 SF. At the heart of the proposed development is "Festival Street," a main corridor that can be closed off to support pedestrian-only events, food trucks, pop-up retail and outdoor entertainment. The preliminary master plan also features a wellness center fronting the park and a designated community arts and cultural space to support the performances at the Capital City Amphitheater and the events that occur in the park.


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SXSW Recap – CIA Shows New Ways to Solve Problems
Brad True, The Cannon
Last weekend, The Cannon team joined tens of thousands of attendees descending on downtown Austin for SXSW 2019, spending 5 days attending panels, networking with attendees, and learning from some of the most accomplished entrepreneurs, marketers and innovators in the business. We even joined up with a group of 25+ of our Houston Innovation friends at an impromptu Houston dinner on Saturday night!
But the sessions and panels were definitely a highlight, and one of our favorites actually helped kick us off on day 1. Did you know the CIA has an entire team dedicated to injecting creativity into how its agents solve cases? The CIA's Jacob Eastham and Nyssa Straatveit took a packed house of SXSW attendees through the agency's internal creative process in an aptly titled session – Wombats and Wood Ducks – The CIA's Secrets to Creative Problem Solving.
After a brief introduction, Eastham and Straatveit took a deeper dive into four of their primary problem solving tactics, utilizing easily recallable (and sometimes adorable) animals to help organize key points:
- Wombat – an acronym of "What (o) Might Be All The", the Wombat reminds us to reframe how we look at problems, taking a step back and asking open ended questions around what might be all of the potential solutions, versus immediately narrowing down our options based on preconceived notions and previous experience.
- Wolf – Building on the Wombat, the wolf highlights the need to get out of our comfort zones and search in unexplored places for the solution, just as wolves do when they venture out into the wilderness. Too often we attempt to solve problems inside our previous biases when the best solution resides far outside of the box and is waiting for us to find it.
- Wood Duck – The Wood Duck is different from more traditional ducks in that it mostly nests in trees, creating symbiotic relationships with squirrels and other tree dwelling mammals. CIA agents utilized this metaphor to implement analogical thinking, using information from one domain to solve a problem in another, unrelated domain. In this case, one agent was searching for a terrorist in a country where they were mostly sure he had set up shop, but couldn't find him in the types of locations that were traditionally used by terrorists in that region. It wasn't until an agent learned about the Wood Duck that they thought to search in typical civilian locations where they had never looked before, and the offender was found soon after.
- Otter – Back in 2012, Whole Foods and the Smithsonian Zoo decided to let the public name one of the 11 new otters that had just arrived at the zoo. The result? A much more traditional than anticipated name – Kevin. The pattern-breaking nature of the unexpected naming crystalized a concept the CIA had already been working on for decades – how do we break traditional patterns to help solve problems?
The CIA has an entire team dedicated to hunting strategic surprise and looking for things that break the normal patterns. The 1979 "Canadian Caper" Mission (more commonly known as "Argo", thanks to the 2012 Ben Affleck produced movie adaptation) is a great example of this. Six staffers from the American Embassy in Iran were trapped in the Canadian Ambassador's house following Iran protesters storming the American embassy. Did the CIA use their traditional tactics and covertly sneak into the city to rescue the six hostages? Nope, they instead created an entire fake movie to film in Tehran, including fake promotional announcements and posters, a fake script, director, & team led by undercover agents and pre-selected Hollywood-based consultants. In doing so, they made the solution so large and out of the norm for traditional CIA missions there was no way anyone would have suspected it was a clandestine operation. And thanks to this pattern-breaking thinking, the hostages were rescued and flown out with basically no incident.
While most wouldn't have likely thought of the CIA as an innovative and entrepreneurial organization, they clearly have prioritized these solution-generating methods to help in their own day-to-day challenges. With (obviously) much lower stakes, entrepreneurs face similarly surprising and unforeseen problems that can pop up with no notice. Next time this happens? Try turning to a Wombat or Wood Duck and see if it helps find an unexpected solution.
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LSGH GRABS NCR Palaro 2019 AWARDS
Athletes advance to Nationals
Once again the formidable spirit of the Lasallian athletes soared to great heights as they bagged medals during the National Capital Region (NCR) Palaro 2019 held February 24 to March 1 at the Marikina Sports Center.
Senior high school student Gabriel Enrico Florendo (12F) emerged champion in the Athletics-Shot Put Secondary Division. Julius Gonzales (12K) and Ted Laminta (9H) were conferred 2019 NCR Champions in Chess and in Swimming, respectively.
The high school basketball team landed first runner-up while the football team finished second. The following are the members of the basketball team: Francis Leo Lopez (8J); Marc Angelo Torrijos (10D); Mark Kenshin Padrones and Jan Clement Macalalag (10E); Jesseray Giancarlo Arciaga (10I); Eidref Lennox Valenzuela (11F); Recaredo Christian Calimag, Enrique Miguel Reyes and Jacob Zion Cortez (11G); Rance Angelo Romero (12H); Luis Sebastian Locsin (12I) and Frans Jared Lao (12K).
The high school football team is composed of Raphaelle Gianne Aquino and Lorenzo Iñigo Lim (10A); Raphaelle Gionne Aquino and Christian Miguel Quilitis (10C); Christopher Jame Catindig and Fernando Gabriel Suarez (10D); Carlos Vicente Lozano (10E); Michael Enzo Alvaera and Paolo Rafael Fernandez (10G); Juan Guillermo Gabriel Canon (10I); Vin Joel Dela Cruz (10J); Carlo Miguel Fernandez (11F); Carlos Emmanuel Andan (11H); Rafael Jose Maria Gonzaga and Greg Naquines (11I); Jethro Adriel Borlongan (11J); Andres Clemente, Antonio Joaquin Avecilla and Gabriel Vincent Resuma (11K); Antonio Alforque, Jr. (11M) and Loyd Soco (12F).
With the distinctions under their belts, Florendo, Gonzales and Laminta will represent the region in the Palarong Pambansa. Also raising the banner of LSGH as members of the NCR delegation are the basketball and footballs teams of the elementary division. The Palarong Pambansa will be held in Davao City this April 27 to May 4.


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Working in the above-referenced capacities afforded me the opportunity to recognize firsthand the gap in communication and support that so often exists between the hospital world and the grassroots world. As a result of that "epiphany", I transitioned into a career as a Certified Lactation Counselor and Birth Doula! I firmly and sincerely believe that expectant and new mothers deserve so much more support than most of them currently receive. My experience, coupled with my passion for families, contributes to the individualized and qualitative services that I provide to my doula and lactation clients.
Listed below are a few of my fundamental beliefs concerning birth and lactation :
• How baby arrives matters
• Birth is an experience for both parents
• Every expectant couple has the right to be educated on "all things birth and breastfeeding"
• An expectant couple has the right to plan, and be supported through, the process of the type of birth they desire for their child
• A couple's birth story is a precious and lasting one
• New parents deserve a supportive village to assist with childbirth and feeding preferences
Although I have an extensive background in the health world, I believe in supporting a woman's desire to naturally birth and nourish her child. I am humbled and ecstatic to be training as a Midwife Assistant with Spirited Birth & Midwifery Services . I look forward to sharing my views, ideas, and inspirations related to birth in my blog.
My husband and I are the blessed parents of 5 incredible children, including a set of twins. Self-care activities for me include dabbling in photography, reading, watching movies, and traveling. My role as your doula and/or lactation counselor is to support your personal wishes. I'm honored for the opportunity to do so.
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The Battle for Mosul Begins
Statement on the Murder of the Coptic Christians by IS
I am sure that, like me, you were appalled at the killing of the 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians by IS.
The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Ken Howcroft and Ms Gill Dascombe, have issued this statement in response to the murder of 21 Coptic Christians by Islamic State in Libya:
"We deplore the horrific killing of 21 Coptic Christians who had travelled to Libya for work. These people were taken hostage and killed because of their faith as Islamic State and affiliated groups seek to divide communities through the most corrupt and brutal methods imaginable. The majority of IS victims in Syria, Iraq and elsewhere have been Muslim. This demonstrates that we face a battle against a perverted ideology that people of all faiths who value tolerance will want to oppose.
"Our most effective response must be to redouble our efforts to meet with people of all faiths and share with each other those insights that enable us to achieve understanding, overcome difference and celebrate our common values. Today our prayers are for the families and communities affected by this appalling atrocity and for our sisters and brothers in the Coptic Church community who are hurting at this time."
Please join with me in praying for the families of the Coptic Christians, killed by IS, as they must be devastated in their collective grief.
God Bless all these grieving families
With many peaceful blessings
Open Doors Launches 2015 World Wide Watch List
Islamic extremism threatens Middle East Christians
As the Western world reels from the Islamist attacks in Paris this week, our 2015 World Watch List reveals that Islamic extremism has been devastating for Christians around the world in the past year – it's a major factor for 18 out of the top 20 countries.
The Middle East is a region of particular concern, with Iraq and Syria taking positions 3 and 4 following the rise of Islamic State. Only 300,000 Christians are left in Iraq, down from 1.2 million in 1990. Over 700,000 Christians have left Syria since the conflict broke out in 2011; 200,000 Christians fled the country in 2014 alone.
Lisa Pearce, CEO of Open Doors UK & Ireland, visited an Iraqi refugee camp in November, where one desperate mother told her: "I haven't seen my daughter since IS took her. I cried and shouted at them – what could they want with a three-year-old? She's just a child."
'Defining moment'
Beyond the Middle East, one of the biggest trends is the rise in persecution in countries where it has not historically been an issue – in parts of Asia, Latin America, and especially sub-Saharan Africa.
Even Christian-majority states are experiencing unprecedented levels of exclusion, discrimination and violence; Nigeria has moved up from number 14 to number 10, and Kenya is the highest climbing country on the entire list, at number 19.
"I am convinced that what happens in the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa in the next three years will define the future of Christianity as we know it. We can't afford to sleep-walk through these critical days," says Lisa.
"The church is experiencing persecution on an unprecedented scale. Time is running out."
Open Doors is inviting MPs in the United Kingdomto come to the launch of our report on global persecution on 20 January – email your MP to invite them and encourage them to meaningfully engage with the issue of international religious freedom.
Source: http://www.opendoorsuk.org/
Please Pray:
- for comfort for all who suffer at the hands of Islamic extremism, including the thousands of refugees who are suffering through the winter in Syria and Iraq
- for an end to violence in Nigeria and Kenya, and protection for Christians there
- for wisdom for the international community as they attempt to tackle Islamic extremism in its various forms, and engage with the issue of religious freedom.
With many thanks for your prayers.
God Bless
OPEN DOORS is an international ministry serving persecuted Christians and Churches throughout the World.
I have just received their November 2014 magazine and I feel drawn to quoting from the Editorial.
"Christmas is a time to celebrate, meet the family and worship the Lord. It's a time for meals, decorations and presents.
But for some of our Christian brothers and sisters around the world, none of this is possible. I think of persecuted Christians in the Central African Republic, Iraq and Syria. What can they look forward to when there is no room for them – and no silent night?
Christmas used to be a time of big celebrations in Syria, when Christians would go out and even distribute Christian literature. But that was before the war. It won't be like that this year. The situation is becoming worse.
It is not safe in Damascus. People don't sleep at night. Before the war, we had the best Christmas in the world. We had freedom, but now I think no one is in the mood for singing in the streets. In most of the Christian houses there is sadness; many lost relatives".
Syrian Christian, Hanna, says, "For sure, God is with us, all the days of this war. God hears our prayers, God is good. That doesn't change during all the shooting and bombing. Around 25% of Syria's Christians have left the country, but the churches are not empty.
New people are always attending church, interested in the gospel, and comforted by the message.
And the church is making room for them, doing its best to be a place of encouragement, so there will be presents for the children and something extra for those who have lost their homes."
"Every year of this war, "says Hanna, "we said that things would change and would get better. To be honest, humanly speaking, I see no hope for 2015, but I know that God is there.
He is moving things and He holds the coming year. I trust Him."
Hanna asks us to keep speaking up for the safety of Christians, to make room for them in our prayers.
"Pray for an end to the bloodshed, for the broken ones, for encouragement. Without prayer we would all be dead by now!"
It's not easy for us, living in the relative security of a safe environment, to hear such words as we plan our Christmas celebrations. But that is exactly why Jesus came, 'to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear (Luke 1:74).
Zechariah celebrated because he could see the Lord redeeming His people. He could see hope, rescue, forgiveness and mercy coming to 'shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace' – which is exactly what Hanna, and all our persecuted Christian family, are praying for this Christmas.
Let's join them – by making room for them within all our hearts.
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The precession of executions in philosophy:
God is dead.
The murder of the real.
The expiration-termination of man (still to be written).
Whether the machines literally manifest as sentients is not the particularity of the current issue at hand; destiny will remain dependent upon whether or not humankind can return to a state free from internal consumption of the body, emancipated from our current metaphysical cannibalism of the system.
Another possibility, is that this cannibalistic sequence is coded into our DNA and the system has unconsciously been invented to facilitate our mass suicide; the hypothesis of capitalism as mass honor-suicide. This would explain carbon emissions, gun violence, nuclear weapons, and crystal meth as necessary remedies for the plague of human existence, the 'dirty little germ' that is humankind.
Or another possibility is that the machines will become sentient and save us from our own misery, but that is doubtful, if they are of intelligence.
Denton Peter McCabe's thoughts in journal form, on a variety of topics.
December 2019


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About Christian Aid & Relief
"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers" (Galatians 6:10).
The mission of Christian Aid and Relief is to reflect Christ's love and compassion to souls suffering from disasters and hardships. Because of what Christ has freely done for us, we eagerly show we care by offering our time, talents, and treasures to those in need.
With the combining of disaster and humanitarian aid committees, the Lord is giving us new opportunities to show how much we care by bridging the gospel proclamation with acts of compassion. As we provide for people's physical needs, we open doors for WELS missionaries to share what they know about our Savior and his good news for their lives.
Your Christian Aid and Relief committee has been enabled to give much to those in need at home and around the world because of the compassion you have demonstrated in Christ. Thank you for showing how much you care with your prayers and with your gifts of love.
WELS Christian Aid & Relief provides resources for individuals and congregations nationwide. Consider supporting these ministries with your prayers and gifts.
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Catholic World News
China to become world's most populous Christian nation?
September 06, 2017
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