August 11, 2011

Thursday, August 11, 2011 A truth that's told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent. {William Blake}   Poppytalk Plaster letters. L to R: 1. BetsyLife. 2. DirtyLush. 3. Clips n Cuts. Loading

Joanna Figueroa Alumni Guest Curator Art Saves. It sure does. The first time I thought about this idea for Jenny sometime last year I went immediately back into the story of my life ... cannelle et vanille I never know whether I want to look or eat what I see here!   Camille Roskelley Camille is one of my favorite people and one of my favorite quilters.   Fig Tree Quilts Some of our newest products.

Kathy Cano-Murillo Alumni Guest Curator When I last curated for Art Saves, I was just coming off of the grief of losing my dad to cancer. I couldn't think of him without breaking down in tears. Art was my way of dealing with the emotions ...     Miss Scarlet's School of Patternless Sewing   Fifi Flowers This artist reads a book and if she loves it, she'll create a painting based on a scene. Genius! She also has a book review sister site.   Las Hermanitas This Mexican-inspired design blog celebrates women-owned businesses, art, and style.

Minimalism       Creative Jewish Mom Painted bottles with simple patterns.   Pilli Pilli Tape pins.   See You There! Toilet paper roll wreath.

Paper       jikits Mobile homes.   Pepper Design Blog Handmade paper bunting.   Paper Kitty Paste paper tutorial.

Archives Archives     Mini Art Quilts by Becky Shander TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   A Field Guide to Fabric Design by Kim Kight Available Now for Pre-Order {C&T Publishing}   Stash Happy Felt by Amanda Carestio Available Now for Pre-Order {Lark Books} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} INTRIGUING NEW TITLES ON THE HORIZON

Archives     Drawn In by Julia Rothman {Quarry}   Visual Quick Tips Crochet by Cecily Keim & Kim P. Werker {Wiley Publishing}   Inspired to Sew by Bari J. {Stash Books} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Cheryl I have always done arts, crafts, created, played with materials to make things, whatever you call it. I was sexually abused ...   The Charity Wedding   Doctors Without Borders Providing emergency medical care. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives Creating a Daily Practice by writer, author, coach: Quinn McDonald Legato Artist LYNNE PERRELLA

Create Health Online Workshop by Dr. Shamanie Haneca Enroll NOW   Two Tarts Blueberry and Mascarpone Crepes.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Altarclothing Strapless wool dress. VeraVague Silk night gown.

TUTORIAL :: The Love We Make   Art Persists.   TUTORIAL :: Altered Composition Book.

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July 20, 2011

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Lying in bed would be an altogether perfect and supreme experience if only one had a colored pencil long enough to draw on the ceiling. {G. K. Chesterton}   Alisa Burke Large paintings with text. L to R: 1. okapiknits. 2. Urban Outfitters. 3. Salty Seattle. Loading

Becky Shander Alumni Guest Curator Art means almost everything to me; it always has. During darker moments art has always been there for me, at the ready to soothe ... Patina Moon Creating art with tea bags.   A Luscious Journey Being me.   Becky Shander Altered oatmeal box.

Melissa Bolton Alumni Guest Curator I am so excited to have been asked to return as alumnus Guest Curator here at CRESCENDOh. Last time I shared the story of how I came to be an online boutique owner. I am still the proud proprietress of Adored Before. Since then, some things have evolved ...     Melissa Bolton Antique lace.   Tea Rose Home Ruffled tee.   The Original Scrapbox Easy organization.

Minimalism       The Twinery U + ME card.   tokketok Painted wrap.   Everything LEB Painted box.

Crochet       Resurrection Fern Crocheted mushroom tutorial.   ChiCrochet Caton Cowl Pattern.   All About Ami Cup Cozy Tutorial.

Archives Archives     Rubber Stamped Fabric Tags Tutorial by Jenny Doh TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Jewelry Design Challenge by Linda Kopp {Lark Books}   Sewn by Hand by Susan Wasinger {Lark Books} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Glenda Hoagland I am in the middle of one of the most important times of my life and art has been ...   How Sweet Treats Floral Fascinator Tutorial.   MediSend International Sending hope. Saving Lives. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives Pathway to Improvement by artist and author of The Artistic Mother: Shona Cole Legato Artist TABITHA MOSES With human hair, Tabitha creates powerful objects to be contemplated.

Bloom True with Flora Bowley 2-Day Workshop in Southern California October 29th-30th Enroll NOW   i am baker Desserts for the deserving.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

burnedfurniture Monogrammed spoons. EtsyMetal Colors charm.

Free motion stitched dotted love.   Porous borders.   The love you make.

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July 11, 2011

Monday, July 11, 2011 Creative minds have always been known to survive any kind of bad training. {Anna Freud}   Purl Bee Two-color embroidery. L to R: 1. Sew Many Ways. 2. Brooklynrehab. 3. Kitchen Wench. Loading

Quinn McDonald Alumni Guest Curator Over the past weeks, I�ve had several conversations with people who have seen pages of my book ... Patti Digh This artist knows a lot about working deeply and making meaning. This post is about intentions and patterns in our lives.   Studio Mailbox On the repetition of creativity: T.J. Goerlitz shows us what it takes to keep digging till you get what you want.   NEW! Raw Art Journaling Making Meaning, Making Art.

Jill Geraghty-Groves Alumni Guest Curator What an honor it is to be asked to come back as a follow up on Crescendoh! The one thing that stands out in my mind that I have learned over the past year is that, no matter what plans you may have for your life, life has its own ideas as to what and when things will happen ...     Jill G Groves My latest canvas.   Rachel Greig Darkroom Door.   Misty Mawn Unfurling.

Cross Stitch       Fat Quarterly Cross Stitching on Linen.   The Haby Goddess First time Cross Stitchers.   Simply Bettie Cross Stitch Plate Tutorial.

Minimalism       100 Layer Cake Ruffly belt.   Small Adventure Manila mailing envelope.   Baby Lifestyles Cupcake liner flower toppers.

Archives Archives     Paper Flowers by Becky Shander TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Art at the Speed of Life by Pam Carriker {Interweave Press}   Real Life Journals by Gwen Diehn {Lark Books} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Eden Clare I guess I could say an idea came as an Epiphany strangely enough on the very day we ...   The Average Bride DIY Photobooth.   Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Furthering the pioneering work of Alvin Ailey. 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 TABITHA MOSES With human hair, Tabitha creates powerful objects to be contemplated.

Bloom True with Flora Bowley 2-Day Workshop in Southern California October 29th-30th Enroll NOW   Liv Life Whole wheat banana pancakes.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Kklaus Whale. Bambaks Hedgehogs.

Still married.   Fat quarter defined.   Don't be an ass tutorial.

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June 21, 2011

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. {Albert Camus}   Origami Resource Center Toilet paper origami. L to R: 1. DashingEtc. 2. Martha. 3. Pip & Ebby. Loading

Tracie Lyn Huskamp Alumni Guest Curator Art inspires the imagination and captures the heart. It is part of our everyday lives, surrounding us even in the most ... Kelli Nina Perkins Spoon poetry tutorial.   Jill K. Berry Happy Map and Haiku.   The Red Door Studio Life and Art Collide.

Linda Tieu Alumni Guest Curator I went back to read over my first ART SAVES story and thought about how taking the time to reflect and understand oneself truly leads to internal balance, healing, and many other great things ...     Back to Paper Notes to Myself.   Ali Edwards 13 Everyday life journaling prompts.   Well Wishes Art for all.

Minimalism       Our Little Box Gift Wrapping.   Supply-A-Holics Stamped Clothespins.   The Party Studio Gift Bags.

Paper       Lisa Storms Corner punches.   Lorajean's Magazine How to make a doily.   House Revivals Egg carton boats.

Archives Archives     Bloom Canvas by Becky Shander TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Learn to Tat by Janette Baker {American School of Needlework}   Papertoy Monsters {Workman Publishing} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Lolita R. Nogan My story begins when a little girl is introduced to an ever ending supply of ...   PlanetFur Bunny wedding cake topper.   Convoy of Hope A driving passion to feed the world. 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 FLORA BOWLEY

ART of the paintbOX All-Day Workshop with Connie Govea-Stuart September 10th Enroll NOW   The Runaway Spoon Simple Moist Almond Cake.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Pilosale Embroidered notebooks. SpareBedroomStudio Book page crane mobile.

Romantic Botanicals Petals and Script   Altered Book   Sweet Silence

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June 15, 2011

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times. {Bruce Lee}   Crafting Fitness To-Go! DVD + Kit L to R: 1. ShishLOOKdesign. 2. Mixed and Stitched. 3. Alisa Burke. Loading

Jodi Ohl Alumni Guest Curator Last year at this time I had the honor of sharing my Art Saves story, which shed some light as to how I ... Craft Leftovers Kristen Roach is always clever and crafty.   Glimmering Prize Embedded in layers upon layer, Lorraine Reynolds infuses just the right touch of mystery.   Jodi Ohl Dunwoody art festival 2011.

La La Ortiz Alumni Guest Curator I feel so honored to be back on CRESCENDOh. Thank you Jenny Doh for inviting me back! Last time I was here I was able to share a little bit of my journey into the art world ...     La La Redwood Coast Creative ARts' Photostream   Clayville California.   International Polymer Clay Association

Green Chic       Olive Bites Blog Upcycled Clay Tile Board.   Every Nothing Wonderful Upcycled Cup Cozy.   Jazzica Upcycled cans.

Minimalism       Altered Book Inspired to Partake.   inklore Custom linen love note.   La Casa Degli Antuche Embellished paper clips.

Archives Archives     Altered Skirt Bag by Shona Cole TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Decorate by Holly Becker & Joanna Copestick {Chronicle Books}   Create with Transfer Artist Paper by Lesley Riley {C&T Publishing} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Seema Saraf I came to the United States from India 4 years ago ...   Whimsical Wonderland Weddings DIY felt heart favor tutorial.   Fisher House Foundation Helping Military Families. 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 FLORA BOWLEY

ART of the paintbOX All-Day Workshop with Connie Govea-Stuart September 10th Enroll NOW   The Cilantropist Curried Green Lentil Soup.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

catrabbitplush Feathered necklace. TillyBloom Eye Test Necklace.

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June 7, 2011

Tuesday, June 7, 2011 A teacher should have maximal authority and minimal power. {Thomas Szasz}   The Wind and the Sail Aluminum Can Planters Tutorial. L to R: 1. eighteen25. 2. Sudrishta. 3. Gourmantine's Blog. 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 ... Fig & Me Incredible works of art! We are so lucky to own two of these amazing dolls..   Handmade in Manitoba Yarn wreaths.   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.   KittenCreates These hand-dyed ribbons inspired my most recent Design Team project- they're luscious!   Jo Hamilton Art Amazing crocheted portraits-yes, crocheted!

Minimalism       Lovely Morning Deja's kraft paper gocco'd invites .   Little Birdie Secrets Love notes.   The Sweetest Occasion DIY Embroidery Hoop Cake Stand.

GreenChic       Wonderstrange Upcycled T-Shirt Yarn.   Crooked Antenna Upcycled Denim Vest Tutorial.   Alexandra Rose Boutique Upcycled Decorative Glass Jar Tutorial.

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 ...   creativebyheart: I DO.   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   No Recipes Roast Snapper with Spring Vegetables.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Zipper8Lighting Artichoke Mixed Book Page Pendant Light. ThreeTreesBindery Little black bird journal.

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