December 5, 2011

Archives Monday, November 28, 2011 Archives When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. {Jimi Hendrix}   ReadyMade DIY Glass Bottle Menorah Tutorial. L to R: 1. Chocolate Yule Log Recipe by Whole Foods. 2. Lettered sticks by Lisa Engelbrecht. 3. Carved runes by TreeSeer. Loading

Dina Wakley Guest Curator I grew up with creative parents. My mother sewed and quilted, and my father did photography and leatherwork. I was always ... Balzer Designs There's no substitute for working every day on your art.   Lost Coast Post I admit to having a slight obsession with birds. These are so unique.   Dina Wakley Experiment and trust yourself, and listen to your journal. It will tell you what to do.

Diana Trout Guest Curator Married at the tender age of 21, my husband and I put our heads down and worked. He was building a business and I worked one dead-end job after another in Philadelphia law firms. As soon as I learnt a new job, boredom crept in and I was out that revolving door and into another. I felt lost ...     Diana Trout Watercolor Primer.   Jude Hill Story stitched in cloth.   The Sketchbook Challenge Leslie Jenison Tucker shows that humble materials are sometimes the best solution.

Hanukkah       limoryaron Handmade Dreidel Menorah.   Creative Jewish Mom DIY Hanukkah Menorah from Recycled Cardboard Tubes Tutorial.   Bunch Family Kosher Marshmallow Dreidels.

Archives     Archives     This Moment Memo Book by Shona Cole TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   A Daring Adventure in Paint by Mati Rose McDonough Available Now for Pre-Order {Quarry Books}   Elmer's Multi-Purpose Spray Adhesive {NEW Ideas Every Friday}   INTRIGUING NEW TITLES ON THE HORIZON   THE LATEST & GREATEST ART-MAKING PRODUCTS

Archives     Mead Black Marble Wide-Ruled Composition Book   The Rhythm of Family by Amanda Soule {Trumpeter}   Painted Pages by Sarah Ahearn Bellemare {Quarry Books} OUR FAVORITE AMAZON FINDS   DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.       Denyse Dar Being a square peg in a round hole both in your family and in your community makes for a depressing life ...   Emmaline Bride DIY Mason jar ice cream favors.   Alternative Gifts International Gifts inspiring change. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives Wabi-Sabi and the Creative Life by Artist, Author, Creativity Coach Quinn McDonald Legato Artist CORI DANTINI

@LarkCrafts We celebrate: creativity, community, innovative thinkers, fresh ideas, artful food, thinking outside the box, and darn good crafts.   @yourwishcake Twenty-seven, happily married, head in the clouds. Adores pretty things, nice people and the color Chartreuse. Mama to a sweet girl named Eisley.   @matirose Artist, Illustrator & Surface Designer; Co-founder of Teahouse Art Studio & Get Your Paint On ecourse; Author of Daring Adventures in Paint!

Archives     NEW ecourse The Keys to Publishing & Building Creative Momentum Register NOW.   Global Dish Maple Apple Tart Recipe   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Archives KittyDune Boot Cuffs in Gray Marble Oreut Charcoal Grey Cut-Out Knitted Sweater Dress

Words of Wisdom Get to Work.   Bento Love Avocado + Hummus + Tortilla   Experimental Crochet

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December 3, 2010

December 3, 2010 "There is nothing so strong or safe in an emergency of life as the simple truth." {Charles Dickens}     Aunt Peaches: Gilded Jam Jars Tutorial.   That's Totally hOT! Tims' Sally: All Dressed Up Original Pendant.   Miranda Made: Gilded Walnut Ornament Tutorial. 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 ...   The multi-talented artist and designer Nathalie Lete's Window Display.   The Hive: Brand new community connecting artists and crafters.   Du Buh Du Designs: A Mad Tea Party.

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.   Annie's Eats: Annie generously shares her favorite recipes with readers and documents her culinary creations so beautifully!   Just Something I Made: I am always blown away by the generosity of the talented art community. Cathe Holden posts the best tutorials and shares her wonderfully creative ideas.

GreenChic       Every Little Thing: Upcycled T-shirt Garland Tutorial.   Autumn Olive: Upcycled Holiday Ornament Tutorial.   Zakka Life: Upcycled Christmas Bows.

Hanukkah       Curiously Crafted Creations: Knitted Dreidel Tutorial.   The Pursuite of Happiness: Glittery Stuffed Dreidel Tutorial.   Scrumdilly-do!: Clothespin Menorah Tutorial.

Archives   Archives       Art Saves Card by Melody M. Nunez 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.   Bakers Royale: Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies.   Palate-Inspired Palette: Semi-sweet chocolate, vanilla, peppermint, flour, sugar, and more.

kikosattic: Mini purse necklace. mocknet: Drusy pearl and rhinestones earrings.

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