February 19, 2013

Archives Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Archives Enthusiasm moves the world {Arthur Balfour} Purl Bee DIY Felt Anemone Magnets L to R: 1. Silver Wishing Ring by Punky Bunny Designs 2. DIY Gilded Heart Ring Dish by Lovely Indeed 3. DIY Ribbon Wrapped Ring by Trinkets in Bloom Loading

Christine Adolph Guest Curator Growing up in the ‘70s, we had a lot of wallpaper in our house. Like most children, I loved patterns and color ... Carolyn Quartermaine Modern yet elegant, she will always be a favorite textile designer of mine.   Designers Guild Ombre Linen Couch, I want one!   Christine Adolph Designs Treasure Found.

Shoes       Madigan Made DIY Earring Shoe   Caught on a Whim DIY Bow Shoe Clips   Lovely Indeed DIY Pom Pom Shoe Clips

Archives     Archives     Crochet Necklace by Jenny Doh TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Creative Lettering by Jenny Doh Available Now for Pre-Order   OttLite LED Task Lamp {NEW Ideas Every Friday}   INTRIGUING NEW TITLES ON THE HORIZON   THE LATEST & GREATEST ART-MAKING PRODUCTS

Archives       Shoe Clips Blanks   Rachel Nelson-Smith's Bead Riffs by Rachel Nelson-Smith   How I got fit Submit your Fitness-related videos or stories to mailbox@crescendoh.com OUR FAVORITE AMAZON FINDS* *Amazon Affiliate Program   DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW and TIMELESS   Inspiration, Motivation, and Information to get Fit

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.       Michelle Shackle I have always loved art, and it's always been a pretty big part of my life but there was a time when art helped save my life. In high school, I became very depressed in the midst . . .   Southern Sky Art Happily Ever After Wood Board   The Scripps Research Institute Today's research, tomorrow's cures. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

@jessechamberlin   @liztamanaha   @jakattack

Archives     Pin and Keep Sampler with Lisa Super 1/2-Day Workshop March 16, 2013 Enrollment now open.   Bona Food Fresh Citrus Salad with Coriander and Lime Recipe   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Archives Petite & Co. Gold Bar Minimalist Bracelet Let's Die Friends Colorful Raindrops Print

Expressions on Canvas   Handmade Book Tutorial   Dyed Doilies Tutorial

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May 3, 2012

Archives Thursday, May 3, 2012 Archives Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." {Mary Anne Radmacher} Shades of Grey DIY Drawer Shelves L to R: 1. Green and White Bakers Twine by Inkkit 2. Sewing Corner by Jeni 3. DIY Spool Invite by Sugar Lander Loading

Nelly Eisenhower Guest Curator How do I sum up how art saves me in a few short paragraphs? Do I mention its meditative qualities and how I can ... Donna Downey Everyone needs a little inspiration!   Kae Pea Just a beautiful piece of art.   Be Brave Now

Shoes       Ruche DIY Floral Ankle Straps   Under the Sycamore DIY Custom Repaired TOMS   Grosgrain DIY Shoe Insole

Archives     Archives     Love Changes Everything Card by Rachel Emilie Jackson TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   We Make Dolls Available Now for Pre-Order {Lark Crafts}   Recycled Clasp Envelopes by Sustainable Earth {NEW Ideas Every Friday}   INTRIGUING NEW TITLES ON THE HORIZON   THE LATEST & GREATEST ART-MAKING PRODUCTS

Archives     June Tailor Spool Rack   Heat, Color, Set & Fire by Mary Hettmansperger   The Street Art Book by Ric Blackshaw & Liz Farrelly OUR FAVORITE AMAZON FINDS* *Amazon Affiliate Program   DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW and TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.       Debbie Crews Art was one of the ways I healed after the loss of my beloved daughter, Jody. One day . . .   Martha Stewart Weddings DIY Calendar Ring Pillow + Template   Academy of American Poets Serving poets and poetry since 1934. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives Look Where You Want to Go by Quinn McDonald Legato Artist Puur Anders

@birddogpress Allison Bozeman mompreneur : paper hound : woodtype worshiper : letterpress pixie ...   @creativethurs Marisa Anne A creative entreprenuer who will never be boxed in to 160 characters.   @oliverands Liesel Gibson Contemporary sewing patterns for children's clothing.

Archives     Starting Your Etsy Shop with Sarah Meehan June 2, 2012 Enrollment NOW Open.   mowielicious Chocolate & Churros Recipe   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Archives eatpraycreate Cursive Hello Wooden Rubber Stamp Ann-Marie Loves Paper "This Is How We Do It" Rubber Stamp

DIY Paper Craft Tutorial Jars Wrapped with Doilies and Hearts   DIY Paper Craft Tutorial Dyed and embroidered paper doilies   DIY Paper Craft Tutorial Wish Jars

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July 23, 2011

Saturday, July 23, 2011 If you're quiet, you're not living. You've got to be noisy and colorful and lively. {Mel Brooks}   The Etsy Blog Sailor's Knot Bracelets. L to R: 1. lillyella. 2. dennisanderson. 3. Herbivoracious. 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 ... Elvie Studio Inspiration Monday.   All Things Paper Doodling on my Droid.   Becky Shander Mouse in the House.

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.   onetomatotwo 52 Things I Love About You.   MarKhed Swinging Away My Troubles.

Creative Stitching       Momma Go Round Composition Book Cover Tutorial.   Honey & Daisy Japanese Bean Bags.   SouleMama Fabric Gift Bags.

Shoes       I Spy DIY Dolce & Gabbana Metallic Oxfords.   Craftaholics Anonymous Zipper Ruffle Ballet Flats Tutorial.   Weddings Unveiled DIY shoes.

Archives Archives     Blossoming Hello by Rachel Emilie Jackson 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 ...   Peonies and Polaroids Birdie Cake Toppers.   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   Simply Recipes Cucumber Lime Mint Agua Fresca.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Waterrose How Does Your Garden Grow Coasters. RachelleD Natural Eileen.

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

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July 13, 2011

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought. {Albert Szent-Gyorgyi}   Mallory Makes Things Lace hem shorts tutorial. L to R: 1. Estylo Jewelry. 2.Natalya1905. 3. Pink Parsley. Loading

Quinn McDonald Alumni Guest Curator Over the past weeks, I’ve had several conversations with people who have seen pages of my book ... Kathy Cano-Murillo Kathy sparkles up Phoenix (and the rest of the world) with more energy than anyone I've ever met.   Creativity Portal When Chris Dunmire started the Creativity Portal it was an ambitious newsletter. Now it taps into creative genius all over the world.   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.   Sarah Fawcett   Brenda Thebeau eSynergy.

Zakka       Zakka Life Matchbox Guitar.   Zakka Inspired No-zipper pouch tutorial.   Hop Skip Jump Tooth pillow.

Shoes       Gabriela Delworth Pressed flowers sandals.   OxfordHeaven Red pink mules.   Timi's Crafty Corner Altered shoes using a cropodile.

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 ...   Weddingbee Mossy initials.   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   Miss Lemonie Peach muffins.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

abigailbrown Small fabric bird. chetanddot Kitty cashmere.

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

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July 6, 2011

Wednesday, July 6, 2011 You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club. {Jack London}   Be Colorful Umbrella door candy. L to R: 1. Denyse Schmidt. 2. Smitten Kitchen. 3. Marjji. Loading

Anna-Marie Still Alumni Guest Curator ART SAVES seems so much more personal to me than it did just a mere 15 months ago when I wrote my first ART SAVES story ... Alex's Paper Airplanes Something as simple as making and playing with a paper helicopter can brighten your day.   Michael Darigan This intriguing man crossed my path the other day and gave me a copy of his first book, Backpocket e-Pistols. I can't put it down.   Evoking Art Every Day Open & releasing.

Mindy Tsonas Alumni Guest Curator Hello. It's such a wonderful treat to be a guest curator once again here at CRESCENDOh.com. I often find myself stopping by, just like you, in search of a little something to fill my creative well ...     Wish Studio I've been making these for friends as little gifts. Great to throw in your beach bag to catch inspiration on the go!   Oh So Happy Together Use those scraps of fun trim to create these easy and oh-so-cute bracelets!   Christine Chintis A fresh new pocket guide or farmer's and craft markets in New England.

Shoes       Lyric Kinard Painted shoes.   Shrimp Salad Circus Upcycled flats.   Giddy Giddy Paper Shoes.

Paper       Da Wanda Paper cuckoo clock.   Martha Stewart Paper flowers.   Dream It Make It Recycled Egg Carton Bird Tutorial.

Archives Archives     Words to Live By Collages by Melody M. Nuñez TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Everything Alice by Hannah Read-Baldry & Christine Leech {North Light Books}   365: A Daily Creativity Journal by Noah Scalin {Voyager Press} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Sunshine Barlowe Lewis My name is Sunshine, and yes, that is my real name (I get asked that at least once a day). Though my parents deliberated ...   Mypolkadotpottery Wedding champagne glasses.   Equality Now Working to end violence and discrimination against women and girls. 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 LYNN WHIPPLE

ART of the paintbOX All-Day Workshop with Connie Govea-Stuart September 10th Enroll NOW   Happyolks Fig and Anise Seed Bread.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

y0omii Max. graceandlight Sweet jar topper.

We the (Rockin') People.   Decide.   Anyone else but you.

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June 28, 2011

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 In matters of style, swim with the current; In matters of principle, stand like a rock. {T. Jefferson}   Dear Lizzy DIY Memory Game. L to R: 1. Etsy Labs. 2. StitchHappens7. 3. In Katrina's Kitchen. Loading

Lori Oles Alumni Guest Curator As an alumni, I have been thinking for a couple of days how I was going to approach my Art Saves story ... Emma Lamb Love this.   Lonnymag I am loving online magazines.   Vintage Flair Latest apron.

Julee Hermann Alumni Guest Curator Teaching art with children is an adventure of discovery ... self-discovery, that is! Exploring every medium is new every time. The thrill of trying something new is rife with tension and suspense ...     Heart Collective   Suzi Blu Art Saves Book Giveaway!   Traci Bautista

Shoes       Craft: Knit Converse high tops pattern.   Amarettogirl Stamped Shoes.   iSPY DIY Altered shoes.

Zakka       Zakka Life Paper candy favors.   olifant.   Jeeyun Linen ribbons by Shinzi Katoh.

Archives Archives     Korean Love Gift Bag Tutorial by Jenny Doh TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Makoto's Cross-Stitch Super Collection by Makoto Oozu {North Light Books}   World of Geekcraft by Susan Beal {Chronicle Books} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Nic Hohn Art has been "there" for me. Like a silent partner or ...   urastarhouse Wedding topper.   iMentor Improving the lives of young people from underserved communities. 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   Back to her Roots Whole wheat poppy seed scones.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

ColetteC Textile art on wood panel. dragonflies Paper roses.

Productivity.   Leadership.   Brown paper bag tape tutorial.

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May 10, 2011

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Either move or be moved. {Ezra Pound}   CRESCENDOh Carla Sonheim's Art for Charity Reverse Auction for Japan. L to R: 1. Shwin&Shwin. 2. Passionate About Baking. 3. RobbieMoto. Loading

Maya Donenfeld Alumni Guest Curator In the midst of busy mothering, art it is often my place of calm in the center of the storm ... gardenmama I want to make one for every window.   Austen Kleon A must-read.   Maya Donenfeld Love each day.

Susan Tuttle Alumni Guest Curator Life is about connection — connection to self and connection to other. Art is a magical medium through which these connections become possible. My husband, Howie, and I have recently discovered a new and exciting ...     Ilka's Attic This post features photographs taken by my husband, and in the post I speak about the gift of allowing someone you love to photograph you.   David + Sarah Two adventurous soulmates.   forty-sixth at grace Mmmmm chocolate.

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 ::     Terri Stegmiller Art quilting, for me, started out as I think it probably starts out for most quilters ...   Gerrie Congdon Perhaps, the best part of being a member of the 12 x 12 group is the strong ...   Brenda Gael Smith I learned to knit, sew and embroider as a child by a ...

Shoes       Funkytime Altered Shoes Tutorial.   McClain Family Minutes Saddle Shoes Tutorial.   Fleeting Thing Mila Baby Shoe Tutorial.

Flowers       Craft Fairy Designs Folded ribbon rose tutorial.   Ruffles and Stuff No Sew Flower Tutorial.   Chasing Cottons Pop Flower Coaster Tutorial.

Archives Archives     American Pie Apron by Melody M. Nuñez TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Tilda's Summer Ideas by Tone Finnanger {D&C}   Sew Serendipity by Kay Whitt {Krause Publications} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Lara Blair I've always been artistic and creative, but usually on the performing end of things ...   fishandlotus Origami lotus flower.   Women's Learning Partnership For rights, development, and peace. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: The Struggle to Stay Creative 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   Around Britain with a Paunch Swedish shrimp sandwich.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

NerdyTogether Knitted chain. ARTISANIEeurope Planter necklace.

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April 19, 2011

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 As far as I'm concerned, I prefer silent vice to ostentatious virtue. {Albert Einstein}   You had me at Bonjour A lantern makeover. L to R: 1. tannerglass. 2. Woven Trivet. 3. Babble. Loading

Crystal Neubauer Alumni Guest Curator Rick Warren writes, when you share your strengths you create competition. When you share your weaknesses you create ... Dennis Parlante Something about these old familiar materials.   Elise Wagner I love this series Elise calls composition exercises.   Other People's Flowers Learning to trust.

Madelyn Mulvaney Alumni Guest Curator I strive to live an extraordinary and creative life. Unfortunately, to do this, every now and then I have to wander down mysterious and curious paths, losing my way as I toss aside familiar maps seeking new directions. The creative life is not always easy ...     Persisting Stars Saxaphone as place.   Pixie Campbell I virtually love you.   Starving Artist Ink Inside the mind.

Shoes       Me Sew Crazy Baby ballet shoes tutorial.   Joyfolie Handmade shoes.   Pruline en vadrouille Chaussons mignons.

Felt       Lori Marie Pretty Little Things Felt butttons.   LuSa Organics Felt Easter Egg Tutorial.   Sohl Design Monogrammed felt bag tutorial.

Archives Archives     Woodland Notes by Rachel Emilie Jackson TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Sewn by Hand by Susan Wasinger {Lark Crafts}   Making Handmade Books by Alisa Golden {Lark Crafts} {NEW Ideas Every Friday} DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW & TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.   Archives     Cath When I decided to follow love to the USA I didn't think about ...   Emmaline Bride DIY Bread Loaf Place Cards.   Actors and Others for Animals Dedicated to the Humane Treatment of Animals. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives This Week :: Create Health Creativity Strategies for gathering materials to master your health. Dr. Shamanie Haneca Playing with Books Jason Thompson

Learn to Knit, Crochet & Free Motion Stitch! NEW! Online Workshop Begins May 23rd Enroll NOW   La bonne bouche Insalata Caprese.   Palate-Inspired Palette.

pilosale Embroidered gift tags. Luxely Message in a bottle.

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