January 3, 2012

Archives Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Archives I don't resent being a female painter. I don't exploit it. I paint. {Helen Frankenthaler}   Mill Girl Felted Stone Tutorial. L to R: 1. DIY gold-dipped glasswear by Honestly, WTF? 2. Chocolate marshmallows recipe by Poet in the Pantry. 3. Milk bath jars by MommysLittleHelper. Loading

Donna Salazar Guest Curator Hi, I知 Donna Salazar. I知 a wife, mom, artist, designer, teacher, and kid at heart ... Nina Bagley Ornamental Garlands.   Jessy Christopher Mixed Media Background Tutorial.   Donna Salazar Designs Art saves.

Céline Navarro Guest Curator I would have never known I would become a full-time artist. Almost six years ago, I lost my only sister. She was 20. I was 24. She died of cancer. A tragedy ...     The Green Frog Studio Make your dreams come true.   Kelly Purkey I LOVE Kelly's blog. She's like me : a traveller. She always follows her heart and I love that.   Project Life Inspiration Marcy is one of those scrappers that you HAVE TO follow. Not only her art is stunning, but she's a beautiful person. I'm going to get started on my first year on Project Life and I love the way she organized things for this project.

Art Journaling       Drawing Near Paper Tape Silhouette Tutorial.   Balzer Designs DIY Bookpage Tape Tutorial.   Jill Berry Beach Journal Tutorial.

Archives     Archives     Slide Mailer Pendants by Melody M. Nuñez TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Hand in Hand Projects by 20 Mommy Bloggers by Jenny Doh Available Now for Pre-Order {Lark}   Mix'd Media Inx by Donna Salazar for Clearsnap {NEW Ideas Every Friday}   INTRIGUING NEW TITLES ON THE HORIZON   THE LATEST & GREATEST ART-MAKING PRODUCTS

Archives     Krylon Looking Glass spray paint   Color for Painters by Al Gury {Watson Guptill}   Water Paper Paint by Heather Smith Jones {Quarry} OUR FAVORITE AMAZON FINDS   DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.       Denise Reed Livingston I lost my husband and two boys (ages 6 and 8) to a private plane crash ...   AedrielOriginals Personalized plates.   The Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation Reaching out, providing help, giving hope. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives A Time to Create by Artist, Author, Mommy Blogger Shona Cole Legato Artist JOE BAGLEY

@sisterdiane I'm a big craft geek ...   @ShutterSisters Global community of women photographers.   @modpodgerocks DIY and crafts. I also like the color blue and garden gnomes.

Archives     NEW ecourse The Keys to Publishing & Building Creative Momentum Register NOW.   i am baker Rose Cake Recipe.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Archives orlydesign Rustic ceramic houses. gracinhas Felt hearts

I Am a Painter   Inkodye   Without love, you ain't nothin'.

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July 31, 2011

Sunday, July 31, 2011 Kindness is our power, even when fondness is not. {Samuel Johnson}   Ruffle Apron L to R: 1. Say Roquefort. 2.rufflesandlinen. 3. Missus C's Reverie. Loading

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer Guest Curator I'm not a natural share-er. Oh, I'm delighted to give you paint or food or an hour of time. I'm an excellent listener and always ... The Artful Parent Rubber cement and watercolor.   Ann Wood Papier mache tea cups.   Balzer Designs Art Journal Every Day.

Christine Mason Miller Alumni Guest Curator I am honored to be back here at crescendoh.com with the story of where things went beyond the end of my original Art Saves story. My story ended in the fall of 2005, which marked the beginning of my foray into mixed-media work ...     Ordinary Sparkling Moments   Tara Sophia Mohr   Helene Finizio

Fitness       Care2 DANGERS of Diet Coke   Nordstrom Stem yoga pants.   Crafting Fitness To-Go

Art Journaling       Oops, i craft my pants Paint chip art journal page.   Birgit Koopsen Happiness is in the heart.   Tangie Baxter Art journal tutorial.

Archives Archives     Art Saves Beret by Tracy Schultz TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Sew Wild by Alisa Burke Available Now for Pre-Order {Interweave}   Creative Pilgrimage by Jenny Doh Available Now for Pre-Order {Quarry} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} INTRIGUING NEW TITLES ON THE HORIZON

Archives     Signature Styles by Jenny Doh Review by Beth Livesay {Lark Crafts}   Water Paper Paint by Heather Smith Jones {Quarry}   World of Geekcraft by Susan Beal Review by Andrew Mouet {Chronicle Books} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Marcia Beckett I've always loved art and crafting. As a little girl, I would cut up magazines to make ...   HoneyCase2 Bride's legs.   Our Hands For Hope Hope That Covers. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives Getting Messy by artist and author of The Artistic Mother: Shona Cole Legato Artist RUTH SINGER

Bloom True with Flora Bowley 2-Day Workshop in Southern California October 29th-30th Enroll NOW   SippitySup Peach Collins.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

larimeloom White gauze shrug. mohop mohop shoes.

TUTORIAL :: How to fold an origami star.   UNCLASSIFIABLE :: Tortoise that could.   LOL :: Flight 79.

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July 10, 2011

Sunday, July 10, 2011 Things are only impossible until they're not. {Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation}   Bloom True with Flora Bowley 2-Day Workshop in Southern California L to R: 1. Knittingparadise. 2. Samantha McNesby. 3. Kokken 69. Loading

Anna-Marie Still Alumni Guest Curator ART SAVES seems so much more personal to me than it did just a mere 15 months ago when I wrote my first ART SAVES story ... Amazing depth and texture.   Art in nature.   Evoking Art Every Day Open & releasing.

Mindy Tsonas Alumni Guest Curator Hello. It's such a wonderful treat to be a guest curator once again here at CRESCENDOh.com. I often find myself stopping by, just like you, in search of a little something to fill my creative well ...     Wish Studio I've been making these for friends as little gifts. Great to throw in your beach bag to catch inspiration on the go!   Unfolding Your Life Vision This fun collage kit will help you create your way to a clearer life vision!   Wishstudio This is where creativity & self-discovery meet. Help us celebrate the coming launch of our new Art & Creativity Co-op coming to Newburyport, MA!

Art Journaling       Simple Mom What to do with old cards and letters.   Time Out Creative Art Journaling House on the hill.   Little Big Tirl Art journal tutorial.

Handbags       Sweet Treats & Good Eats Magnetic chalkboard tutorial.   Living Life Creatively Turn a T into a bag.   Punk Projects Notebook tote tutorial.

Archives Archives     Paper Flowers by Becky Shander TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Everything Alice by Hannah Read-Baldry & Christine Leech {North Light Books}   365: A Daily Creativity Journal by Noah Scalin {Voyager Press} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Sunshine Barlowe Lewis My name is Sunshine, and yes, that is my real name (I get asked that at least once a day). Though my parents deliberated ...   MarciG Dove bird tray.   Equality Now Working to end violence and discrimination against women and girls. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives Satisfying Your Inner Artist When You're Busy by artist and author of The Artistic Mother: Shona Cole Legato Artist LYNN WHIPPLE

ART of the paintbOX All-Day Workshop with Connie Govea-Stuart September 10th Enroll NOW   Cookin' Canuck Blueberry swirl ice cream pie with hazelnut crust recipe.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

hugfishandorange Cute spool number set hand carved stamps. Hoganfe Linen fabric bin.

We the (Rockin') People.   Decide.   Anyone else but you.

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April 6, 2011

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 If you don't have any shadows you're not in the light. {Lady Gaga}   Happiness le blog by Gedane Pochoir Tetra. L to R: 1. Print Pattern. 2. My Cakies. 3. andiespecialtysweets. Loading

Kathryn Antyr Alumni Guest Curator One day a few months ago, I opened my art journal and designed a peace treaty. Art continues to play a huge role in ... Moonlight and Hares Pinch, punch, rabbits! And some hares.   Lamb Candy Accessories for all you magic-makers.   Collage Diva Kathryn's journey as she reclaims her health.

Artwear       Hope Studios Shoe makeover.   I Still Love You DIY Leather Bow Cuff Tutorial.   Studio Waterstone Birth of an eco-friendly handbag.

(Art) Journaling       iHanna Alter a book into an art journal tutorial.   Ania-Maria Complicated.   Donna Downey Stamps and texture.

Art Quilting       Bijou Lovely Herringbone Block Tutorial.   The Pink Couch Art Quilt.   msmcporkchopquilts Mug rut tutorial.

Archives Archives     Upcycled & Embellished Metal Cans by Melody Nuñez TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   The Cuter Book by Aranzi Aronzo {Vertical}   Paper Captain {Universe} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Tippy Stockton I just read Beth Quinn's story. I've met and love her dearly ...   Once Wed Rustic Wedding Centerpieces.   International Rescue Committee From Harm to Home. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: Create Health Gathering Your Materials Strategies for gathering materials to master your health. Dr. Shamanie Haneca Creating in the Vernacular Jane Waggoner Deschner

Donna Downey's Inspired Artists Workshop May 11-14, 2011 Charlotte, NC Complete events listing here.   Susi Kochen Thai shrimp scallop curry.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

rocketandbear Rainbow blanket. dedeetsyshop Rainbow pillow.

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March 8, 2011

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Only the gentle are ever really strong. {James Dean}   Simply Vintage Girl How to make a needlebook tutorial. L to R: 1. A Little Zaftig. 2. Lovely Morning. 3. accomonthread. Loading

Serena Thompson Guest Curator I grew up simply, and with no television or electricity, so being creative was what I did for fun ... Cake Journal I could have my knitting basket and eat it too!   Maie Dae These images are dreamy.   The Farm Chicks Mini Donut Cupcakes.

Jennifer Swift Guest Curator I've written this story several times over the last few days. How much to share, how much to reveal has always been a problem for me. I want to tell you how dark and dreary my life gets when I feel depressed. How everything bright dims and how I withdraw from everyone around me ...     Bird from a Wire Everyone has a choice to make.   iHanna Love this how-to for a photo inspiration journal.   Raining Sheep Home never looked so good.

Home       Sugar and Charm Enamel-painted vases.   Cottage Hill Dry erase calendar wall art tutorial.   The Idea Room Homemade chalk board paint tutorial.

Art Journaling       Riddhi Desai Handmade notebooks.   On the Surface Sketchbook project.   Roben-Marie Smith Life is Red.

Archives Archives     Art Saves Tote by Cynthia Shaffer TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Miss Scarlet's School of Patternless Sewing by Kathy Cano-Murillo {Grand Central Publishing}   Giveaway #17: Books by Kathy Cano-Murillo + Glitter & more! Enter by 3/12/11 5PM (PST) {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Karen Kahle Art has always been where I reside ...   junghwa Linen drawstring pouches.   Amazon Conservation Association Working to Protect Biodiversity. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: Introducing Art to Your Children Thoughts from mother, artist and author: Shona Cole An Interview with :: Lynne Perrella Lover of color. Teacher of discoveries.

The Farm Chicks Antiques Show June 4 & 5, 2011 Spokane, WA Complete events listing here.   My Little Expat Kitchen Endive salad with apples, walnuts and roquefort cheese with raspberry vinaigrette.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

kooandpoppet Cute bunny. minu Cutie with claws.

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March 2, 2011

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible. {Voltaire}   A Subtle Revelry Yarn Flowers Tutorial. L to R: 1. Chico's Kitchen. 2. presentandcorrect. 3. Honestly WTF. Loading

Linda Woods Guest Curator Sometimes I think it's funny how I rarely hear people ask plumbers or mechanics about the moment they knew that's what they were ... Hearts and Scars Red.   Life Without Novacaine Tasty illustration.   Visual Chronicles Disrespected, yo.

Carol Spinski Guest Curator As I sat by my mom's hospice bed that day holding tight to her hands, I watched every last breath that she took. In those final hours, I was overwhelmed with the sense of pride I felt to call this gracious woman ...     Raised in Cotton Surround yourself with creative friends.   The Lettered Cottage A Few os Layla's Favorite Tutorials.   Debbie Dusenberry's Curious Sofa Yarn-wrapped tree.

Art Jewelry       Planet June Shrink Plastic Rings.   Foam Magazine DIY Walnut Heart Necklace.   Make Bracelets! Braided Irish Linen Wrap Bracelet Tutorial.

Art Journaling       Journal Girl Sunday in the studio.   Craftiness is Not Optional Evolution of a sketchbook.   daisy yellow Creative experiments.

Archives Archives     Hearts in Jars by Becky Shander TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Art at the Speed of Life by Pam Carriker {Interweave}   A Chance to Win! A copy of Pam Carriker's Art at the Speed of Life & More! Enter by 3/5/11 5PM (PST) {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Sheryl Putnam My husband and I left our home we loved ...   SweetlyFallen Shabby Chic Rosette Garter.   Kids In Need Foundation Ensuring that every child is prepared to learn and succeed. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: Doing What You Love Thoughts from mother, artist and author: Shona Cole An Interview with :: Tammy Smith A fascinating exploration of tattered vestiges.

Inspired Artist Workshop May 11-14, 2011 Charlotte, NC Complete events listing here.   Sweet Paul Pancetta and Egg Salad.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

acommonthread Crocheted bib necklace. SecondWindVintage Vintage fanciful petals collar.

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February 15, 2011

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live. {George Bernard Shaw}   Ulla Milbrath: Heart and Hand Tutorial. L to R: 1. Beccacc. 2. Hungry Hippie. 3. Naughty Secretary Club. Loading

Megan Hunt Guest Curator I feel like I never "became" an artist any more than I became a daughter or an American or a lover of fashion or a hater of casseroles ... Elsie Flannigan's A Beautiful Mess: Elsie inspires me to integrate fabric swatches into my journaling.   Oh So Happy Together: Thy this easy technique for making fabric rosettes! I can see these as hair clips, or pins for your purse, or even creating a bib necklace with lots of them!   Princess Lasertron: Photos from one of my recent bridal orders: fancy embroidery, crystals, and vintage pearls!

Cari Kraft Guest Curator I never really thought about what my ART SAVES story would be until Jenny asked me to participate. For me, art has always been a part of my life. My family was very conscientious about using everything we had effectively. Not so much by choice as out of necessity ...     Cari Kraft: What should we make today?   Sally Jean Alexander: The first time I saw Sally Jean's ad in the back of a Mary Engelbreit magazine, my first thought was "I love that color blue!"   Cathe Holden I have recently discovered Cathe's blog and I felt instantly at home. Trust me, you'll feel the same way too!

Knitting       Resurrection Fern: Tutorial to knit and felt a bangle bracelet.   Barbro Anderson: High waisted knit shorts.   KnitQuiltSew: How to Knit a Flower.

Art Journaling       Journal Revolution: by Linda Woods & Karen Dinino.   Heather Foust: My Life is Full of Colors.   Julie Balzer: Creating a Background.

Archives Archives     Embellished Jars with Letters by Becky Shander TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Bead on a Wire by Sharilyn Miller {North Light Books}   Make Your Own Misfits by Fumie Kamijo & Rosie Short {Cico Books} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Gayle Bodine I have used art as an elixir for depression since I was ...   dbvictoria: Freeform freshwater pearl waterfall necklace. Perfect for the bride.   Animal Place: Compassion for all life. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: Your Most Important Art Supply Thoughts from internationally known artist, instructor, author and creativity coach: Lesley Riley An Interview with :: Meg Allan Cole DIY maven. Clothing designer. Actress. Activist. Blogger. Lover of Life.

Shimmer & Sparkle! All-Day Workshop with Lisa Engelbrecht March 5, 2011 Santa Ana, CA Complete events listing here.   Kokken 69: Crumpets with Blueberry Butter.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

MadeOfClay: Yarn Bowl. taylorseclectic: He Loves Me Flower Necklace.

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January 11, 2011

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 It's so hard when it doesn't come easy. {The Dixie Chicks}     Wise Craft: Sweater cozies for candle holders tutorial.   That's Totally hOT! The Makerie :: A Creative Retreat April 7-10, 2011 Boulder, Colorado   One Pearl Button: Faux Gilded Votive Cups Tutorial. Loading

Betz White Guest Curator I feel fortunate to have grown up in a crafty, "We could make that" kind of household ... Maya Donenfeld: Maya makes a simply beautiful cuff with recycled leather.   Daisy Janie: I'm not handy in the kitchen, but I can make this! Delicious, easy and healthy.   Betz White: This is a favorite post in which I ponder drawing without intention.

Amelia Critchlow Guest Curator During an intense period of post-natal depression and solo parenting in my twenties, I had a dream telling me to return to the study of art. I had studied it at school and continued to dabble as an adult. This dream didn't leave me for five years ...     Amelia Critchlow: What I learnt at art school.   Susannah Conway: I love that Susannah picked up the camera and used images and words to weave and create a more healed self.   Color Me Katie: I find totally inspiring as again she takes art and its possibilities to new heights. Love art as an "exchange" and interactive relationship with others.

Mommy&Me       Mom's Crafty Space: Dodechedron Star Lantern Tutorial.   The Enchanted Tree: Paper Star Craft Tutorial.   Living with Lindsay: DIY Snow Drift Candle Holders.

Art Journaling       Balzer Designs Start with a Strong Image Art Journaling Tutorial.   Nancie Rowe Janitz: Digital Art Journaling Tutorial.   A Beautiful Mess: Winter Art Journal DIY.

Archives Archives     Safe at Home by Shona Cole TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Inspired Remnants, Curious Dreams by Kerin Gale {North Light Books}   Creative Bloom by Jennifer Swift {North Light Books} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Our favorite giveaways from the blogworld   Archives     Pamela Cail My son is 16 1/2. He loves to string beads ...   ilovetocreate is giving away something cool every day.   International AIDS Vaccine Initiative: Imagine a World Without AIDS. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: Throwing Your Life Away Thoughts from life and certified creativity coach, writer, and artist Quinn McDonald. An Interview with :: Peter Clark Paper collage artist and author of Paperwork.

Join Alisa Burke, Suzi Blu, Tracie Lampe, Lolly Chessie, Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch, Becky Nunn, and Jenny Doh at: Donna Downey's Inspired Event May 2011: Concord, NC Complete events listing here.   Joylicious: How to Cook Eggs: Part 1.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

creativeaccidents: bear ring. DrCraze: White cloud in concrete.

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