July 30, 2011

Saturday, July 30, 2011 A happy life is one spent in learning, earning, and yearning. {Lillian Gish}   Inspiration & Realisation Upcycled Cardboard Vase. L to R: 1. Tartelette. 2. Craftaholics Anonymous. 3. azulado. 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 ... Vintagepix Sunprinting on Fabric.   Ro Bruhn Painting in the Round.   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 Gentile   Do What You Love

Artwear       CherryBalm Mauve gathered dress.   Vivat Veritas Heart Cut Out Dress.   Craft: How-To Sew a Ruffle Dress and Skirt.

Film       Rocket Science Directed by Jeffrey Blitz.   Up Directed by Pete Docter.   The Men Who Stare At Goats Directed by Grant Heslov.

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 ...   Ruffled DIY Sketchbook Wedding Favors.   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   Sprouted Kitchen Roasted Tomato Soup.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

callmemimi Champagne Lace Collar. CallOfEarth Long dangle earrings.

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

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June 9, 2011

Thursday, June 9, 2011 I'd rather be strongly wrong than weakly right. {Tallulah Bankhead}   Craft: Vegan Serving Dish and Utensil Tags. L to R: 1. WhipperBerry. 2. The Boy Who Bakes. 3. thornberry. Loading

Serena Stubson Guest Curator All my life I have done something creative, whether that be drawing, cooking, or trying to sew. To be honest, I find it pretty amazing ... Rhythm of the Home How to make your own felted wool finger puppets.   Louise O'Dwyer I always want everything I see here.   What a Sweet Life From a bag of scraps to this!

Melody M. Nuñez Alumni Guest Curator ART SAVES is a powerful sentiment, and it rings so true for me. I shared how art has helped me in my first Art Saves story — today I'll share how I’m using art to help improve the lives of others ...     Melody M. Nuñez Upcycled & embellished metal cans.   The Crafting Chicks Irresistible rick rack rosettes ...   Melody M. Nuñez How to make whimsical paper, glass, and wire butterflies ...

Artwear       Pink Lemonade J Crew Inspired Ruffle Shirt Tutorial.   Craftster Wrap Dress Tutorial.   BurdaStyle Petticoats Please.

Film       The Darjeeling Limited Directed by Wes Anderson.   The Royal Tenenbaums Directed by Wes Anderson.   The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Directed by Wes Anderson.

Archives Archives     Love Postcard by Rachel Emilie Jackson TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Stamped Metal Jewelry by Lisa Niven Kelly {Interweave}   The Artful Bird by Abigail Patner Glassenberg {Interweave} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Carrie Clayden Hi, My name is Carrie Clayden and I am an artist ...   Weddingbee Ribbon Pomanders.   Freedom from Hunger Health. Self-reliance. Dignity. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: Don't Just Think—DO! by author, artist, creativity coach Lesley Riley Legato Artist JANET JONES

Rejuvenated Jewels All-Day Workshop with Amy Hanna August 20th Enroll NOW   Not Without Salt Greek Nachos.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

lovisetto Butterfly Bib Necklace. ButterBlossoms Peach Tea Cookies.

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May 28, 2011

Saturday, May 28, 2011 How do I do it? I don't know how I wouldn't do it - that's the thing. {Isaac Mizrahi}   Cynthia Shaffer Prettyful Cones Kit. L to R: 1. Prudent Baby. 2. AnnaLela. 3. Momtastic. Loading

Wanda Eash Guest Curator Have you ever heard of the saying, "The apple didn't fall far from the tree?" That's how I feel when comparing myself to ... Sandhi Schimmel Gold Junk Mail Art (article).   Victoria Gertenbach Dress Up Mixed Media book.   Two Crafty Mules Using Unconventional Molds for Resin Tutorial.

Sue Bleiweiss Alumni Guest Curator The Internet makes the world a very small place. The life of an artist is a somewhat solitary one and the Internet gives us a forum to share our artwork, successes, and challenges of being an artist ...     Sue Bleiweiss Resisting with friends.   Laura Cater-Woods Make yourself some of Laura's caramel rolls to snack on while you're making art.   Kelli Nina Perkins Kelli shows you how to make a small media case.

Parties       One Charming Party Party favor.   Katydid and Kid Birthday Banner Tutorial.   tomkatstudio Alice in Wonderland Party Labels.

Film       Toy Story Directed by John Lasseter.   Cars Directed by John Lasseter and Joe Ranft.   Finding Nemo Directed by Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich.

Archives Archives     Love Changes Everything Card by Rachel Emilie Jackson TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Masters Book Arts {Lark Books}   Doodle Stitching by Aimee Ray {Lark Books} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Sharon Hughes About 8 years ago an interior decorator approached me to ...   Once Wed Paper Wedding Cones.   Caitlin's Smiles Giving sick children laughs, hopes and smiles. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: How to Daydream Productively by author, artist, creativity coach Quinn McDonald Legato Artist ERIKA SIMMONS

Rejuvenated Jewels All-Day Workshop with Amy Hanna August 20th Enroll NOW   Pinch My Salt Butternut Squash Hash with Mexican Chorizo and Eggs.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

ParadaCreations Magical Mushrooms. lannarfelt Felted 3 in 1 necklace, belt and bracelet.

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April 9, 2011

Saturday, April 9, 2011 Failure is success if we learn from it. {Malcolm Forbes}   CRESCENDOh Knit Crochet Love Workshop with Jenny Doh. L to R: 1. ModCloth. 2. The Enchanted Gallery. 3. Fideli Sundqvist. 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 ... Collage Diva Keep your dream powered and moving forward.   iHanna Any day is a good time to get organized.   Collage Diva Kathryn's journey as she reclaims her health.

GreenChic       A Little Hut Recycle project no. 16 - hurricane cover.   OregonLive.com Make a wine-bottle chandelier.   greenUPGRADER Newspaper Bench.

Film       Amélie Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.   The Triplets of Belleville Directed by Sylvain Chomet.   The Bicycle Thief Directed by Vittorio De Sica.

Art Jewelry       The Moptop Maven DIY Fabric Flower Earrings.   Country Living Fabric Necklace Craft.   Elizabeth Anne Designs DIY Vintage Doily Necklace.

Archives Archives     ABC Flash Cards by Shona Cole 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 ...   100 Layer Cake DIY kraft paper table runner.   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.   Pinch My Salt Banana Pecan Oatmeal Brûlée.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

owlcreekceramics Celebration Platter/Plate with Ornate Designs. yarnplayer Lacy Treasure - Tatted Pendant in Ecru.

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March 25, 2011

Friday, March 25, 2011 Lost time is never found again. {Benjamin Franklin}   cakies DIY Cupcake in a Jar. L to R: 1. Intimate Weddings. 2. Nava Lubelski. 3. U-Handbag. Loading

Susanna Gordon Guest Curator Art has always been a part of my life. My twin sister, Maria, and I were fortunate to have parents who encouraged us in all our creative endeavors whether it was ... Lilisac in Paris Love letters in the Paris Metro.   recuerda mi corazon When someone runs on behalf of you or When someone runs for your cure.   Susanna's Sketchbook Dia de Bloglandia.

Film       Metropolis Directed by Fritz Lang.   Coraline Directed by Henry Selick.   Exit Through the Gift Shop Directed by Banksy.

Edible Art       Sugar Teachers Sleight of Hand...Topsy Turvy Cake Tutorial.   purposedesign Large Herbal Tea Kit in a Brushed Aluminum Box.   David Lebovitz Butterscotch Pecan Cookie Cups.

Paper       girliepains Printable Box Baby Cameras.   michelle made me Paper Airplane Garland.   The Creative Place Mini Journal Notepads.

Archives Archives     Danita Mushroom Necklace by Shona Cole TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   A Place of Yes by Bethenny Frankel {Touchstone Books}   The War of Art by Steven Pressfield {Warner Books} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Monique Savoie My story is quite a simple one. I have created ...   DawnsCraftStore Personalized Custom Bride's Wedding Dress Hanger.   Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center Finding solutions to end the AIDS epidemic. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: 5 Tips for Making Time for Art Thoughts from mother, artist and author: Shona Cole Simply, Deeply Joe Bagley Papercutter.

Do What You Love With Priscilla Jones Yorkshire, England May2011 Complete events listing here.   Vanilla Garlic Hungarian Heat Hot Chocolate.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

roomofyourown Blue Rose Necklace. Naomilingerie White Chiffon Sleep Boxer.

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