Creatively Crafty Linky Party #196

Welcome to this week's Creatively Crafty Linky Party! We are always so excited to have you here and love to see what you've been working on. Before we get the party started, I'd love to share this week's creative features:

Teacher Appreciation Resin Apple Jar

Thank your favorite teacher with a handmade Resin Apple Jar filled with goodies for Teacher Appreciation Week!

Do you know why teaching is symbolized with an apple? As early as the 16th century, teachers were gifted with apples as a token of appreciation, but they were also given as payment. Nowadays, giving your teacher an apple may not be as exciting as it used to be, but this Resin Apple Jar is a great substitution. Made with resin and sparkling glitter, this apple jar can be filled with anything you'd like to give along with the jar (think small treats, paper clips, and other small objects) for your favorite teacher. When closed, the jar can be put on display on the teacher's desk as a reminder of how appreciated they are!

Polymer Clay Floral Dangle Earrings

Creating a gorgeous pair of handmade floral dangle earrings using polymer clay couldn't be easier!

I'm really loving creating jewelry with polymer clay lately, and have been trying to learn all of the different techniques. For example, I just learned how to make realistic flowers using clay, and I had so much fun with it! These Polymer Clay Floral Dangle Earrings turned out better than I ever imagined, and it's a lot easier to do than you'd think. You can make them in any color, and they are the perfect accessory for any occasion. They will add a pop of color to a casual outfit, or will look elegant with something dressier. I hope you get inspired to give this project a try, and I'd love to hear what you think about these earrings in the comments.

Awareness Ribbon Resin Shaker Keychains

Raise awareness for your favorite cause with a handmade Awareness Ribbon Resin Shaker Keychain!

April is Autism Awareness Month, so I wanted to share something creative I made to celebrate. My daughter is autistic, so this is a pretty special month. Awareness months and causes are usually represented with a colored ribbon. Autism is typically represented with a puzzle piece, so I made a resin shaker keychain in the shape of an awareness ribbon and filled it with multi-colored puzzle piece confetti! This is a pretty simple project, and can be customized with any color to represent other causes. I hope you feel inspired to give this project a try, and I would love to hear which awareness ribbons you would like to make.

New to resin? Be sure to check out Resin 101: Getting Started with Resin!