January 30, 2013

Archives Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Archives The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. {Ralph Waldo Emerson} The Gingerbread Blog DIY Fringe Necklace L to R: 1. Free iPhone/Desktop Wallpaper by Lisa Rupp 2. DIY Heart Grapevine Wreath by A Pumpkin and a Princess 3. DIY Fabric Flower Peonies by Creature Comforts Loading

Lynn Richards Guest Curator Growing up in a crazy, dysfunctional, alcoholic home, I found places I could hide. From a very early age, those places were ... My Happy Place A card a day keeps the doctor away!   612 Riverside I wish I could go for a visit.   Blue Skies Friday Rambles About Love

Words       A Lovely Lark DIY Birch Veneer Artwork   Book & Bird Shakespeare Quote Art   This Girl's Life DIY "One Little Word" Pendant

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       Alphabet Embossing Stencils   Metal Clay Fusion by Gordon K. Uyehara   How I got fit with the Internet 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 . . .   The Sweetest Occasion DIY Embroidery Thread Place Cards   Blind Children's Learning Center Destination Independence. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

@robynrw Utah   @swallowfield artist, nature lover, mom, design fan, infrequent tweeter   @knoelle Writer, artist, trust-tender

Archives     Plaster Piecework with Stephanie Lee 2-Day Workshop February 9-10, 2013 Enrollment now open.   Sprinkle with Flour Berry Green Smoothie Recipe   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Archives Homemade by Kate Yellow Girl Embroidered Pillow Cover The Mossy Fox Blue Lace & Deep Mustard Necklace

Handmade Book   Papercutting Tutorial   Sky

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October 9, 2012

Archives Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Archives Only through art can we emerge from ourselves and know what another person sees. {Marcel Proust} Blooms and Bugs DIY Fabric Fan Garland L to R: 1. DIY Natural Turmeric Dye by The Paper Mama 2. Golden Yellow and Sky Blue Serving Bowl by Ceramica Botanica 3. DIY Easy Hanging Candles by A Subtle Revelry Loading

Megan Andersen (AKA Radmegan) Guest Curator I grew up in a house stocked with paints, pens, fake hair, pipe cleaners, you name it ... Caroline's Bake Shop This just looks so yum.   Lil Fish Studios I love the woodland feel of nearly everything on lil fish studio, but these mushrooms kill me!   Radmegan DIY Wonder Woman Halloween Costume Tutorial

Words       Penelope and Pip via Poppytalk DIY Paper Cut Inspired Wall Hanging   Ashley Pahl German Greeting Card   Lebenslustiger DIY Embossed Copper

Archives     Archives     Live to Love Stamping and Doodling Tutorial by Jenny Doh TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Journal It by Jenny Doh Available Now for Pre-Order   Triplus Fineliners by Staedtler {NEW Ideas Every Friday}   INTRIGUING NEW TITLES ON THE HORIZON   THE LATEST & GREATEST ART-MAKING PRODUCTS

Archives       Bonnie & Camille Vintage Modern Moda Quilting Squares   The Art of Instruction by Katrien Van der Schueren   How to do a sit-up. 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.       Ashley Maple My son, 23 month old son Archer, was diagnosed with a rare and fatal . . .   Style Me Pretty DIY Bridal Headpiece   The Children's Aid Society Ensuring the physical and emotional well being of children and families. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

@kpwerker Battling creativity demons with @mightyugly. Editor and author of craft books.   @bgmillsart I am a mixed media artist working in encaustic, as well as the book arts.   @knitgrrl Author. Publisher. Designer. Snarky.

Archives     Enviable Encaustic Panels 1-Day Workshop, October 13, 2012 with Stephanie Jones Rubiano Enrollment NOW Open.   More Fruit, Please Tomato, Basil, and Cheddar Soup Recipe   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Archives Mille Gru Origami Lotus Flower Necklace Comme Les Loups Red Polka Dot Twist Ties

Crocheted and Doodled Tags Tutorial   Fighters   Crocheted Tag and Heart Tutorial

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August 23, 2012

Archives Thursday, August 23, 2012 Archives Respond to every call that excites your spirit. {Rumi} The Shine Project Summer Scarf Ideas L to R: 1. DIY Business Cards by Creature Comforts 2. DIY Business Card Holder by Julie Ann Art via Ruche 3. DIY Business Card Cases by Martha Stewart Loading

Sarah Meehan Guest Curator Growing up as an only child, there were two important lessons that I learned very early ... Creature Comforts They may be small, but these glazed mini bowls are big on style.   Say Yes to Hoboken This project has been on my "must-do" list for some time.   Yup A chalkboard card tutorial for every occasion!

Words       Wood Wool Stool Wood and Word Sign   Elise Blaha DIY Big Script Art   Dear Lizzy DIY Fringe Banners

Archives     Archives     I'd Go Hungry by Jenny Doh TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Journal It by Jenny Doh Available Now for Pre-Order   Triplus Fineliner {NEW Ideas Every Friday}   INTRIGUING NEW TITLES ON THE HORIZON   THE LATEST & GREATEST ART-MAKING PRODUCTS

Archives     Chartpak Painting Stencil Set   The Art of Instruction by Katrien Van der Scheren   Making Fabric Jewelry by Marthe Le Van OUR FAVORITE AMAZON FINDS* *Amazon Affiliate Program   DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW and TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.       Lauren Saxton Art has helped me through the most difficult times in my life. It helps me relax and lose myself for a time . . .   Something Turquoise DIY Personalized Bridal Word Search   World Vision Building a better world for children. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

@amybarickman Founder/owner of Indygo Junction and The Vintage Workshop   @redfishcircle Illustrator, pattern designer, maker of things.   @martyheebner Creator of RebagzHandbags

Archives     Collaged Backgrounds & Painted Girls with Danita 1-Day Workshop, September 8, 2012 Enrollment NOW Open.   The Kitchy Kitchen Sriracha Lime Popcorn   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Archives KIZZU Modern Stamp Ring Paper Sushi Mini Business Card Stamp

Foam Stamping Tutorial   Painted, Lettered, and Washi-Taped Wooden Cutlery Tutorial   Inspired by Instagrams

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July 5, 2012

Archives Thursday, July 5, 2012 Archives Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim. {Nora Ephron} Oh Happy Day DIY Vintage Marquee L to R: 1. 3 Easy Infused Water Recipes by A Beautiful Mess 2. Miniature Moveable Paper Dolls by Jordan Grace Owens 3. DIY Waxed Paper Poufs by Lauren Elise Crafted Loading

Christy Nimeh Guest Curator My earliest introduction to being creative was as a toddler. I grew up on the move, and we were pretty poor. We often didn't have ... Amy Hanna I am a sucker for vintage and antique finds especially the jewelry types.   Design Mom Something about twinkling lights. They are pretty, appropriate and festive for all seasons and occasions!   MAD-JAC Finish Your Painting

Words       Skunkboy DIY "Hello" Artwork   Cave in the Clouds DIY Word Art   Amanda Catherine Designs Coral Print Poster

Archives     Archives     Stamped & Stitched Altered Book Tutorial by Cynthia Shaffer TUTORIALS • DIY PROJECTS   Journal It by Jenny Doh Available Now for Pre-Order   Eco Green Crafts Acrylic Paint Tubes {NEW Ideas Every Friday}   INTRIGUING NEW TITLES ON THE HORIZON   THE LATEST & GREATEST ART-MAKING PRODUCTS

Archives     Word Stamp Kit   Mixed Media Girls by Suzi Blu   The Pulse of Mixed Media by Seth Apter OUR FAVORITE AMAZON FINDS* *Amazon Affiliate Program   DISCOVER BOOKS BOTH NEW and TIMELESS

"Art Saves" Stories Archives   Ideas for the BIG day.       Lisa Donaldson I have many stories I could tell you of my life but one that came to mind when reading of the healing qualities of art was regarding my healing after a breakdown with Post Natal Depression . . .   "Say Anything" Design Wedding Sparklers with DIY Sparkler Tags and Sign   Alliance for Justice Fighting for a fair America. Submit your Pay it Forward videos or stories with photos to mailbox@crescendoh.com.

Archives Archives The Art of Semicolons & Colons by Amanda Crabtree Weston Legato Artist Olaf Hajek

@TracyVerdugo I love teaching others to loosen up, laugh, dance, and throw paint around to make fabulous art!   @SCCmag Get inspired by Stitch Craft Create, a refreshing magazine devoted to celebrating a creative lifestyle.   @TraciBunkers Author of Print&Stamp Lab and The Art Journal Workshop! I'm a passionate &quirky mixed-media/fiber artist who makes all kinds of cool stuff.

Archives     Incised to Perfection with Chris Cozen July 7-8, 2012 Enrollment NOW Open.   BitterSweet Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Cake Recipe   Palate-Inspired Palette.

Archives Daintzy Printable Mini Popcorn Box Printable Ink & Scissors Handmade Carnival Tickets

Beauty of Impermanence   A Beautiful Life   What I Really Want

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