February 17, 2011

Thursday, February 17, 2011 Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. {Jim Ryun}   The Mother Huddle Ruffle Pillowcase Tutorial. L to R: 1. a room somewhere. 2. JonaG. 3. Eating is Art. 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 ... Style Me Pretty: I'm planning to make this simple but high-impact cake for my birthday this year.   Momtastic: I am obsessed with bows: I wear at least one almost every day. Here is an easy tutorial for a bow belt!   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?   Charlotte Lyons: I can always count on Amy to have some amazingly cute and inspiring something on her blog.   Jill Assman I have admired Jill's use of art in her classroom as she introduces her kids to a world that holds such opportunities for creative growth.

Edible Art       Smitten Kitchen White and dark hearted brownies.   The Best of Thymes: Mason jar cherry pies.   Canvass Fun Finds: Pancake Art.

Epic       Christien Meindertsma on Design Llama: Hand-knit rug.   Lauralee Burch: Fairytale Mushrooms Tutorial.   Style Frizz Would you wear a paper dress?

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 ...   Once Wed: Rock Candy Chandelier.   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.   Plum Pie: Indian Spiced Carrot Ginger Soup.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

bcyrjewelry: custom constellation pendants. ArtigianoJewelBox: trinity stackable rings.

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February 14, 2011

Monday, February 14, 2011 Sunrise, sunrise looks like mornin' in your eyes But the clocks held 9:15 for hours Sunrise, sunrise Couldn't tempt us if it tried "Cause the afternoon's already come and gone. {Norah Jones}   maya*made: Valentine DIY Stamping Tutorial. L to R: 1. Playing Sublimely. 2. A Subtle Revelry. 3. Pink Tea. 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 ... Prudent Baby: I can't wait to make babytron her own dress-up cape. Instructions and pattern from Prudent Baby.   Oh Happy Day: I love this invitation from Jordan Ferney: a bookworm party is the perfect cure for late-winter doldrums.   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?   Amy Powers: I can always count on Amy to have some amazingly cute and inspiring something on her blog.   Teresa McFayden My life changed the first time I walked through the door of her fantabulous Foof-a-la store.

Edible Art       Sprinkle Bakes Easiest Ever Rustic Apple Tart.   A Subtle Revelry: I Scream for Ice Cream Favor Tutorial.   Matt Bites: Adam's Scarry Apples.

Artwear       Run Lori Run: Recycled Belt Cuff Tutorial.   Little Birdie Secrets: Ruffled Rose Headband Tutorial.   How About Orange: Freezer Paper Stenciled Scarf.

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 ...   Emmaline Bride: DIY Vintage Spools.   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.   Elegant Food Recipes: Strawberry Valentine Cookies.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Febystan Designs: Apple tree crocheted earrings. awkward: crocheted jellyfish.

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February 10, 2011

Thursday, February 10, 2011 We are what we believe we are. {C. S. Lewis}   Recyclart: Spools twine vases. L to R: 1. Got to Love Cupcakes! 2. Crafty Nest. 3. Crafterall. Loading

Rachel Whetzel Guest Curator Hello. My Name is Rachel. I am an artist. Just three years ago, I never would have told you that. I was always the little girl ... Ladymisssusan: I have actually had the privilege of meeting Susan in person. She is a fighter. Another woman who knows ALL stories deserve to be told. Her stories about her inner demons inspire and amaze me.   Glenda Tkalac Her pages make me happy. She's never afraid to create something beautiful out of whatever moment she's in. I love that she scrapbooks AND art journals, and she doesn't let "the rules" of either one get in her way.   OneYearArtJournal I host art Journal Prompts at A Year in the Life of an Art Journal twice a month.

Lynn Krawczyk Guest Curator I'm a firm believer that everything in this life happens for a reason. It's not always easy to see it when you are in the midst of it, particularly if an event is a less than pleasant experience, but when the dust settles and youire able to sit back, you can see the purpose like a blaring neon sign. And then everything makes perfect sense ...     Lynn Krawczyk: Loving the imperfect print.   Lisa Call: Lisa has created the perfect marriage of creativity and discipline. Her self awareness of the role of a strong work discipline is amazing.   Virginia Spiegel: Virginia is a prolific art quilter who never holds back. Her work is bold and always inspiring.

Edible Art       Alisa Burke: Homemade Marshmallows.   i am mommy: Valentines Dessert for Kids {Brownie Pizza}.   My Funny Marshmallow Valentine Treat.

Paper       papernstitch: DIY Easy Cupcake Toppers.   Pink and Green Mama: Stitched Heart Valentine Cards .   Huish Family Fables DIY banner tutorial.

Archives Archives     Dresses with Sashes Place Cards by Melody M. Nunez TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Inspired to Sew by Bari J Ackerman {Stash Books}   Inspired to Sew Giveaway Enter by 2/12/11, 5PM PST {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Jamieson Haverkampf Through my last 40 years of ups and downs, the thread that ...   Once Wed: DIY Table Number Jars.   World Monuments Fund: Saving the world's most treasured places. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: You Already Know This Thoughts from internationally known artist, instructor, author and creativity coach: Lesley Riley An Interview with :: Janet Jones A look into her "Mirage" and "Out of Context" compositions.

Encausticamp! Instructors: Crystal Neubauer, Bridgette Guerzon Mills, Jan Harris, Michelle Belto, Judy Wise & Patricia Baldwin July 13-17• Salem, OR Complete events listing here.   The Farm Chicks: Brownie Bites.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Makool: barquentine skirt. Grazim: felted wool slippers.

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February 2, 2011

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Above all, we are coming to understand that the arts incarnate the creativity of a free people. When the creative impulse cannot flourish, when it cannot freely select its methods and objects, when it is deprived of spontaneity, then society severs the root of art. {John F. Kennedy}   Twig & Thistle: DIY Valentine Fruit Stickers FREE PDF Download. L to R: 1. Sugar and Charm. 2. Habit of Art. 3. Tea Rose Home. Loading

Christine Gross-Loh Guest Curator As a busy parent of four young children, I've found myself craving the satisfaction of creating things with my hands ... sixoneseven: A cowl is a great way to get started on knitting in the round and make something quick and cozy.   Crochet to Go: I really want to learn to crochet properly, so I can make something like this!   Origami Mommy Bouquet of paper hyacinths tutorial.

Harpa J. Guest Curator Ever since I can remember, I have been interested in stories. My parents read to me, and I absorbed the wonder of literature; it became a big part of my life. As soon as I learned to read, I loved books even more ...     Harpa Jonsdottir: One of my more recent projects on one of my favorite little models.   Rani Knits: Rani is a knitter, she is funny and of icelandic origins. Enough said.   Miriamskafferep: This is another Swedish blog - although she sometimes writes in English too. This young girl has unique style.

Artwear       A Lovely Thing: Altered Converse.   BurdaStyle: Scaly skirt tutorial.   Handmade Spark: Florida Wrap Skirt Tutorial.

Edible Art       Super Ziper: Palitinhos de chocolate.   Tara Sloggett.   Disney Family: Edible Eyeballs Recipe.

Archives Archives     New Home Gift Bag Tutorial by Shona Cole TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   The Pop-Up Book by Paul Jackson {Holt}   Miniature Food Masterclass by Angie Scarr {Guild of Master Craftsmen} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Our favorite giveaways from the blogworld   Archives     Rena Askey Art has been a part of me my entire life ...   ilovetocreate is giving away something cool every day.   V-Day: A global movement to end violence against women and girls worldwide. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: Bless This Space Thoughts from internationally known artist, instructor, author and creativity coach: Lesley Riley An Interview with :: Erika Simmons A look into her Ghost in the Machine portrait series.

Shimmer&Sparkle All-Day Workshop with Lisa Engelbrecht Complete events listing here.   feastingonart: Paul LaCroix — Semi-Dried Tomato & Asparagus Quiche.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

palomasnest: stamped ceramic eggs. everyeskimo: oeufling.

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