May 19, 2011

Thursday, May 19, 2011 All I'm gonna do is just go on and do what I feel. {Jimi Hendrix}   Angel Eden Blog Suffolk Puff Brooch Tutorial. L to R: 1. Jennifer Collier. 2. To be Charmed. 3. Sew, Mama, Sew. Loading

Charlotte Lyons Alumni Guest Curator I just reread my earlier piece for Art Saves, posted a year ago. I was wondering if I have anything new to contribute ... art nest I was there for this day. We had so much fun!   polkadotponie Spontaneous, generous, fabulous.   House Wren Studio My current groove.

Lesley Riley Alumni Guest Curator When I was say, 5, (and 10 and 15), I wanted to be an artist when I grew up. Only problem was, I didn't know how to be one. Back in the dark ages ('50s and '60s), I thought being an artist meant having the natural ability ...     Artist Success Step one in becoming the artist you want to be.   amandawarford I’ve always wanted to felt soap. This 7 min. tutorial is the best one I've found.   Diane Fenster I've always been a huge fan of digital artist Diane Fenster.

Special Feature :: Twelve by Twelve We are proud to host a 4-week special feature spotlighting the authors of Twelve by Twelve. We'll view artwork and essays as presented by these talented art quilters as they rotate in three at a time. :: This Week, We Welcome ::     Françoise Jamart I just celebrated my fifth blogging anniversary a few weeks ago ...   Deborah Boschert I believe a special kind of relationship develops between people when they truly ...   Kirsten Duncan Twelve by Twelve came along with perfect timing in my life. I had just moved from ...

Felt       Factory Direct Craft Blog It's a Hoot! Felt Owls.   CraftStylish How to Stitch Up a Felt Needle Book.   Bugs and Fishes Butterfly Mobile.

Purses       the adventures of bluegirlxo Zipper purse tutorial.   Noodlehead Gathered clutch tutorial.   This Year's Dozen New Macrame Purse Tutorial.

Archives Archives     Beribboned Art Saves Mobile by Melody M. Nuñez TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Twelve by Twelve {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     Stephey Baker Dear Art: A heartfelt thank you for saving me. Thank you for believing in me when I ...   Smashed Peas and Carrots Fabric Rose Wreath Tutorial.   FIRST For inspiration and recognition of science and technology. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: The Time It Takes by author, artist, creativity coach Quinn McDonald With babe in arms and coffee in hand, she paints pages. Sarah Ahearn Bellemare

Learn to Knit, Crochet & Free Motion Stitch! NEW! Online Workshop Begins May 23rd Enroll NOW   Cook Sister! Cape Brandy Pudding.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

DulcitasLittleSweets Modern and Chic Bunting Coasters. TheRubyNeedle Knit Cowl Neck Scarf.

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May 7, 2011

Saturday, May 7, 2011 "Dreams are today's answers to tomorrow's questions." {Edgar Cayce}   Fiskars Queen Bee Mother's Day Brunch. L to R: 1. that*darn*cat. 2. Vanilla Garlic. 3. bustle. Loading

Cynthia Shaffer Guest Curator Craft anyway. Craft often. Go, Do. These are just a few mottos that I live ... Shibori Girl Love me some textile therapy.   Quilts of Gee's Bend Perfectly Imperfect!   Cynthia Shaffer Paper towel art tutorial.

Suzi Blu Alumni Guest Curator It's Saturday morning at the Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos, California, and I am at a table in a large conference room setting up canvases, watercolor pencils, brushes, and rubber Suzi Stamps from Unity Stamp Co ...     Suzi Blu Mixed Media Paintings.   Julie Molina We all go a little mad sometimes.   Etsy.tv Meet Dottie Angel.

Special Feature :: Twelve by Twelve We are proud to host a 4-week special feature spotlighting the authors of Twelve by Twelve. We'll view artwork and essays as presented by these talented art quilters as they rotate in three at a time. :: This Week, We Welcome ::     Nikki Wheeler I fell into quilting when my fourth child was a toddler ...   Terry Grant I remember one of the other Twelves said that when she ...   Diane Perin Hock No matter what our media of choice is, ...

Cookies       Fruit Tart Chocolate Caramel Cookies.   Baked Perfection S'more Cookie Bars.   America's Test Kitchen French Butter Cookies.

Purses       I Still Love You Tote Tutorial.   Petite Purls Lunch Money.   liesl made Make-Up Bag/Mini Purse Tutorial.

Archives Archives     American Pie Apron by Melody M. Nuñez TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   The Artful Bird by Abigail Patner Glassenberg {Interweave}   Drawn to Stitch by Gwen Hedley {Interweave} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Jill Luigs I grew up to be the good girl, the good daughter, the good wife ...   Martha Stewart Bonbon-Filled Hearts.   The Advocates for Human Rights Promoting and protecting internationally recognized human rights. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: Art v. The Day Job Before you quit your day job, READ THIS! Quinn McDonald With babe in arms and coffee in hand, she paints pages. Sarah Ahearn Bellemare

Learn to Knit, Crochet & Free Motion Stitch! NEW! Online Workshop Begins May 23rd Enroll NOW   Real Epicurean Wild Tomato Salad.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

leatherblossoms Wine Leather Floral Headband. WhiteMoth Velvet Bow Loop Circle Scarf.

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March 18, 2011

Friday, March 18, 2011 If you can't make it better, you can laugh at it. {Erma Bombeck}   less cake {more frosting} Super Funky Frame. L to R: 1. Cream Puffs In Venice. 2. Stumbles & Stitches. 3. Lottie + Doof. Loading

Pam Carriker Alumni Guest Curator Returning as a guest curator alumni caused me to pause and think, realizing that art does not only save us one time, it continues to do so over the course of our lives ... The Sketchbook Challenge Want inspiration to get you sketching?   Toby and Max Jewelry Wear inspiration that only you can see - I wear these cuff bracelets almost everyday.   Living Art at the Speed of Life Journal Pages.

Lisa Kaus Alumni Guest Curator In my previous CRESCENDOh article, I spoke of the fact that I was date raped at the age of 16. Here I am, months later, to share with you an update on me, my story, my continued development ...     Lisa Kaus Art Studio Make a Wish.   Krista Larson Designs Lots of layers and pleats and gorgeous fabrics!   the paris apartment Look at all those shoes! Heaven…

Purses       Sew, Mama, Sew! Purse Lining Tutorial.   From an Igloo Scrappy Clutch.   Bugglebee Tutorial: Totes Big and Small.

Mommy&Me       Fiskars Kid's Memory Game.   icandy handmade Button Explosion Tee.   bugaboo, mini mr & me Ruffle-Bottomed Pillowcase Top.

Archives Archives     Altered Scrabble Tile Necklaces by Becky Shander TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Twelve by Twelve The International Art Quilt Challenge {Lark Books}   Masters Art Quilts by Martha Sileman {Lark Books} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Shannon Mackie Writing did not save me, it is saving me - every day ...   Martha Stewart Weddings DIY White-Chocolate Panel Wedding Cake.   Action Against Hunger Providing Innovative Solutions to World Hunger Currently Helping Victims of Earthquake in Japan Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: Art With Kids, Part 2 Thoughts from mother, artist and author: Shona Cole An Interview with :: Ruth Singer Unleashing the thrill of repetition.

Vanillery Garden Online class info & reg Women and their Unicorn Complete events listing here.   Tea & Cookies Roasted Root Vegetables (Comfort, In Many Colors).   Palate-Inspired Palette.

PianoBenchDesigns Bicycle Necklace. moloco Owl Pin.

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