December 1, 2010

December 1, 2010 "And the tree was happy." {Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree}     Funky Junk: White twig chandelier tutorial.   That's Totally hOT! Knit Crochet Love.   Design Mom: {DIY} Bottles Full of Light. Loading

Christine Alvarado Guest Curator "Christine is very interested in art." "She excelled again in her artwork." These were handwritten notes my mom jotted down on the pages of my baby book regarding my ...   Groundbreaking Puppetry from South Africa.   Le Fresne's Castle with Rowan DeVoe: Tribal Swan Boys.   Du Buh Du Designs: Caer and Aengus.

Jenny Adams Hernandez Guest Curator I love the idea of "folk art" because it's so forgiving and the emphasis is on the usefulness and handmade character of the art. I would consider myself a Folk Artisan. I love creating three-dimensional work and my medium ...     The Polka Dot Pixie: A couple of years ago my sister-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer for the 2nd time. While staying with her, I learned something about the power of creating that I'll never forget.   Elizabeth Holcombe: Down-to-earth and incredibly witty, Elizabeth Holcombe's sense of humor shines through. Her studio is so cheerful, no wonder her creations reflect such a happy, playful spirit.   Magpie Ethel: I grin from ear to ear every time I read Laurie's blog. Her fun personality shines through her words and creations. She's definitely a person who knows how to celebrate life.

Art Dolls     Hammer & The Read: Owl Stuffies Tutorial.   That Artist Woman: Felted Puppets Tutorial.   Cut Out + Keep: Knitted Owl Plushie.

Artwear     The Frugal Girl: Ruffly skirt Tutorial.   Mary Janes & Galoshes: No Sew Scarf Tutorial.   Prudent Baby: Crayon Apron Tutorial.

Archives   Archives       Sweet Tweet Rubber Stamped Ornament Tutorial by Cynthia Shaffer TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Stamped Metal Jewelry by Lisa Niven Kelly {Interweave Press}   Creative Bloom by Jennifer Swift {North Light Books} {NEW Ideas Every Friday}   DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

CRESCENDOh readers share their personal "Art Saves" stories Archives   Archives     Lynna Goldhar Smith When I set off down the road of life, I was not ...   Cynthia E. Anderson I was always one of these people that never could ...   A very special Pay it Forward tip from artist, writer, and blogger, Melody M. Nuñez. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

The Farm Chicks Antiques Show Complete events listing here.   cannelle et vanille: Sweet Potato and Crabapple Clafoutis.   Palate-Inspired Palette: sweet potato, sugar, eggs, vanilla bean, cinnamon, crabapples, almond flour.

abushelandapeck: Vintage Linen Market Bag. gardenromance: french linen and lace stockings.

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