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Portions of the following information are based on facts provided by the arrested individuals. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Dec. 21, 2012
Grand Isle Police
Cory Thomas, 30, 202 Ludwig Ln., Grand Isle, criminal damage to property (over $500), resisting arrest, driving with suspended license.
Dec. 24, 2012
Grand Isle Police
Keith Eschete, 24, 150 Circle Ave., Grand Isle, disturbing the peace by intoxication, resisting an officer.
Dec. 27, 2012
Terrebonne Sheriff's Office
Leroy Harris Jr., 46, 110 Bobtown Circle, Houma, second degree battery.
Alex Matais Carter, 20, 8967 Norman St., Houma, simple battery, four counts harassing telephone calls.
Lisa Ann Guerrero, 47, 319 Rosemary St., Chauvin, unlawful possession drug paraphernalia.
Lamar Dejesus Thomas, 20, 231 Ridgeway St., Thibodaux, insurance fraud, injuring public records.
Larissa Elizabeth Cooper, 33, 801 Lebesque Road, Lafayette, failure to appear.
Reggie Patrick Thibodaux, 36, 204 Westview Drive, Houma, criminal trespass, theft more than $500.
Dana Lynn Primeaux, 33, homeless, DWI.
Monica Hebert, 44, 214 Elysian Dr., Houma, fugitive of Terrebonne Parish, fugitive of Houma Police Department.
Houma City Police
William Joseph Thibodaux, homeless, entry after being forbidden, disturbing the peace by intoxication, simple assault, extortion, attempted simple criminal damage to property.
Matthew David Lafleur, 22, 125 Royce St., Houma, DWI.
Lafourche Sheriff's Office
Dermayne Butler, 33, 502 Rue De Sante St., LaPlace, fugitive of St. John The Baptist Parish.
Joseph Eatmon, 33, 2607 Gambel Ave., Jasper, AL, resisting an officer, two counts armed robbery, aggravated assault, possession of firearm by convicted felon.
Kendell Johnson, 32, 247 Cypress Ct., Gray, five counts contempt, probation violation warrant.
Amanda Winchester, 27, 202 Greenville St., Raceland, theft.
Lee Toups, 24, 167 W. 171st St., Galliano, aggravated battery, simple battery, possession of Oxycodone, possession of Phenylpropanolamine, criminal trespass, illegal carrying of weapon in presence of CDS.
David Davis, 27, 112 Faith Trailer Ct., Houma, possession of Heroin.
Andre Brown, 24, 159 Millie St., Raceland, possession of Hydrocodone, driver must be licensed, resisting an officer, turning signal required, three counts contempt.
Thibodaux Police
Terrance Lyons, 29, 305 Williams, Raceland, stop signs and yield signs, operating vehicle with suspended license, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, illegal possession of stolen things, two counts contempt.
Dec. 28, 2012
Louisiana State Police
Tate Dardar, 18, 470-A Bourg Larose Hwy., Bourg, DWI, driving on roadway laned for traffic, three counts vehicular negligent injuring.
Lafourche Sheriff's Office
Bradley Ward, 21, 1207 St. Charles St. Apt 4, Thibodaux, three counts distribution of Roxicodone.
Lakeem Price, 22, 460 Rose Marie, Thibodaux, contempt.
Lamarr Castille, 23, 1737 Third St., Lake Charles, three counts contempt.
Jason Fontenot, 41, 610 Shasta St., Lake Charles, theft of a motor vehicle.
Thibodaux Police
Malcolm Riney, 22, 305 Pelican St., Thibodaux, two counts fugitive.


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YELE HAITI & RIP Teddy Pendergrass
January 14, 2010 in Benefit, Music, Social Issues | Tags: donate, Fusicology, Haiti, help, Jodine Dorce, Jodine's Corner, R&B, RIP, Soul, Teddy Pendergrass, Wyclef Jean, Yele | Leave a comment
REST IN POWER: TEDDY PENDERGRASS | American Soul and R&B icon, Teddy Pendergrass (1950 – 2010), passed Wednesday night, 01.13.10 at the age of 59, after a pro-longed 8-month recovery from colon cancer surgery, in a hospital in his native Philadelphia with family present.
Pendergrass had been paralyzed from the waist down since a 1982 car accident, though he had returned to recording and occasional performances within 1 year, and launched his non-profit organization, The Teddy Pendergrass Alliance, whose mission is to encourage and help people with spinal cord injuries achieve their maximum potential in education, employment, housing, productivity and independence. DONATE HERE: http://www.teddypendergrassalliance.org/
After performing and recording as a drummer and singer with famed 1960's Do-Wop group, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Teddy embarked on a solo career in the 1970's that would make him the 1st black male vocalist in history to record 5 consecutive multi-platinum, multi-Grammy-Award-nominated albums, becoming a legendary ladies' man and inking his stamp on the Philly Sound, made famous by producers Gamble & Huff. His hits such as "Life Is A Song Worth Singing" and "When Somebody Loves You Back" are staples in Classic, Soul, R&B, and American music collections the world over.
— Jocelyne Ninneman for Fusicology.com
Get "The Essential Teddy Pendergrass" on Amazon.com
YELE HAITI: The devastating 7.0 earthquake that rocked Haiti on 01.12.10 officials fear may leave over 100,000 – 500,000 people dead or severely wounded. Still recovering from the damaging hurricanes of 2008, the unique and struggling Republic of Haiti, as Fusicologists know, is one of the most impactful centers of Soul and Roots music culture.
Grammy-nominated, Haitian-born musician Wyclef Jean's non-profit organization, Yele, which funds efforts year-round in his home country, has set up a bonafide donation program via their website and via cell phone: Text YELE to 501501 to donate $5
The Haitian Alliance, Inc. is another non-profit organization to which you can donate now via their Transform Haiti website.
Fusicology – Atlanta associate representative, Jodine Dorce, is currently looking for her father and baby sister, who were in Haiti working at their family's school, and from whom the Dorce family in Atlanta have yet to receive any communication. Help Jodine find her family here.
— Jocelyne Ninneman for Fusicology.com

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All of sailing at the Olympics is on one-design equipment. That makes for fair competition for sure, but at the rate that gear evolves, that means that the stuff they compete on is obsolete by the time the Games come around... That's not a problem for Lasers, but for windsurfing and kite racing, that's an issue. The RS:X they just competed on was designed in 2004! Can you picture kiters in 2020 competing on today's kite racing gear???SupaEZ wrote:When i listened to Neil Pryde's interview he mentions "One design"
This means that the winsurf board and sails brand / size used during olympic racing are all the same
Shouldn't it be also "One design" rules for kitesurfing racing in the Olympics?
Every competitor on the exact same board and exact same kite


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The release of information from the Department of Motor Vehicles is governed by the Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (18 USC §§ 2721-2725) and by Va. Code §§ 46.2-208 through 214. Current Virginia statutes are even more restrictive than the requirements of the Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act.
Virginia statutes stipulate that all DMV records are privileged and are not available to the general public. DMV may only release driver, vehicle and personal information from our records under the conditions specified in the statutes mentioned above.
Driver records have always been privileged information and cannot be released in most cases without the data subject's written consent. Exceptions to the consent requirement are made for law enforcement, other government entities, insurance companies, rental car companies and employers in cases where the employee or potential employee holds a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Vehicle records were made privileged records by the 1994 General Assembly. This change means that the general public no longer has access to the information contained in these records. Like driver records, vehicle files can be released only under very strict statutory conditions.
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ESA at Farnborough air and space show
Visitors to the major Farnborough International Airshow will be able to enjoy ESA's exhibition highlighting its achievements and plans in a dedicated Space Zone all next week.
One of the world's largest aerospace trade shows, Farnborough brings together key players from the international aerospace community, industry, space agencies and trade visitors interested in discovering the latest developments and business opportunities.
Main exhibitors in the Space Zone of Hall 3 this year include ESA, Russia's Roscosmos, the UK Space Agency, Airbus Defence & Space, Qinetiq and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
Throughout the week, the zone will host presentations and events, and a dedicated Space Day conference will be held in the Media Centre on Tuesday, 15 July.
The airshow is open to trade visitors Monday–Thursday, 14–17 July, to students on Friday, 18 July and to the general public on Saturday–Sunday, 19–20 July.
This year, when the agency and its member states are celebrating 50 years of European cooperation in space, ESA's exhibition underlines the importance of building on past achievements in space science, exploration and applications to shape the future of Europe in this strategic sector.
The exhibition reflects the wealth of recent mission results and upcoming launches across all space domains. It also highlights ESA's new centre in the UK: ECSAT, the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications, which focuses on telecommunications, integrated applications, climate change, technology and science.
ECSAT is particularly interested in developing commercial space-based products and services, downstream applications and the 'spin-out' of space into non-space sectors. Experts will be on hand to demonstrate these activities. The programme of presentations and workshops is available here.
"Investing in space is investing in competitiveness and growth through knowledge, innovation and services," notes Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA's Director General. ESA's exhibition reflects these key principles.
Competitiveness and growth
A full-size model of Alphasat, the largest and most sophisticated telecom satellite ever built in Europe, greets visitors in front of the Space Zone. Alphasat and its Alphabus platform are excellent examples of innovative public–private partnerships.
ESA helps to develop satellite systems and technologies, opening up new markets for European industry by sharing expertise and risk in order to build operational missions.
Creating new technology lies at the heart of ESA activities, helping European industry to compete worldwide. At Farnborough, ESA is displaying some of the innovative and cross-cutting technologies flying on its Proba satellites, and will host daily demonstrations of space technologies and systems spun out from ESA's Business Incubation Centres.
In addition, ESA will present Ariane 5, Soyuz and Vega, the family of launchers operated from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, offering a complete range of services and capabilities from the best launch site in the world today.
Space-based services
Visitors to the pavilion can learn more about space-based services provided to aviation by EGNOS, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service, operational since March 2011, and about the Galileo satnav constellation, with two further satellites to be launched in the coming weeks.
ESA is developing a wide range of telecom services and applications to provide space-based services efficiently and seamlessly over almost every region of our planet in fields such as air traffic management and maritime surveillance.
Presentations and demos throughout the week include the Iris project – creating an air-to-ground communication system for managing air traffic – and applications and services being developed under ESA contract for aviation, telemedicine, maritime safety, media streaming and geophysical surveys.
ESA has long worked in close cooperation with Eumetsat to improve weather forecasts and climate studies with the Meteosat and MetOp series. Information pouring in from space from these satellites is displayed alongside examples of maps for disaster management authorities, produced under the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters, co-founded by ESA in 2000 with many other space agencies around the world.
Impressive images are displayed from the first of the Sentinel satellites, launched on 3 April under the ambitious EU Copernicus initiative. This will provide access to precise and timely information for managing the environment, understanding and mitigating the effects of climate change, and ensuring civil security.
Pushing back the boundaries of knowledge
The exhibition highlights how breakthroughs in technology and science have brought us greater knowledge of the Universe, of our planet and its unique place in the Solar System.
Because of its physical similarities with Earth, Mars is a primary target for the search for life. A simulated Mars terrain features scale models of the three elements of ExoMars, ESA's next mission to the Red Planet, in close cooperation with the Russian space agency.
A special audiovisual display presents ESA's ambitious Rosetta mission as it attempts to rendezvous with a comet and set a lander on its surface later this year, to help understand if these mysterious objects brought life to Earth.
The latest results of the Planck mission are displayed, showing the most detailed map ever created of the ancient radiation from the Big Bang.
Earth Explorer satellites are addressing the most urgent questions facing our planet: CryoSat is measuring the volume of land and sea ice, GOCE studied Earth's gravity, SMOS is surveying ocean salinity and soil moisture, and the Swarm constellation is carrying out an unprecedented study of Earth's magnetic field.
ESA are highlighting the cutting-edge space technology developed in Europe now flying on the International Space Station, and scientific results from experiments carried out in Columbus and other laboratories.
ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst is currently on the Station, and Samantha Cristoforetti and Tim Peake will fly to the orbital outpost in the next 12 months for long missions, reinforcing the importance of Europe's role in this unique international partnership.
The fifth and final Automated Transfer Vehicle supply vessel, to be launched later this month, is featured together with a model of the European Service Module that will rely on ATV technology to power NASA's Orion spacecraft for carrying astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit.


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Bethlehem Area School District
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President Obama travels to Henderson, Nev., on Sunday for a mission far more important than the usual swing-state campaign rally: He will huddle privately with senior aides for an intensive, three-day boot camp to prepare for the first presidential debate.
On Monday, Mitt Romney will do the same with his advisers in Denver, two days before the rivals take the stage at the University of Denver for a 90-minute faceoff focused on the economy.
With Obama assuming a small but clear lead in the polls with five weeks remaining in the race, the candidates' willingness to nearly disappear from public view for 48 to 72 hours reflects the high stakes of the three October debates for both men.
If 2008 is a guide, the nationally televised debates could reach audiences of up to 60 million viewers, by far the largest platform either nominee will have to reach voters. Both sides view the debates collectively as the event with the most potential to alter the dynamics of the race in the final month.
Republican strategists, fretting over Obama's recent rise, said the debates could be the last best chance for Romney to deliver a decisive blow, change the narrative and steady his campaign. They said Romney would try to force the president out of his comfort zone by attacking Obama's economic record, then hope the president blunders trying to defend it.
"The president has compiled a miserable economic record over the last four years, with higher unemployment, lower incomes, rising energy costs, out-of-control Washington spending," Romney adviser Eric Fehrnstrom said. "Those are some of the issues you can expect Mitt Romney to talk about."
Asked about the stakes Friday, Romney told reporters that the public "will listen carefully to the conversation . . . and they'll decide who can help their family, who will be able to get our economy going."
If he is persuasive, Romney added, "I'll get elected."
Obama and his advisers say they recognize the risks. They have sought to play down expectations, noting that this will be Obama's first debate in four years, while Romney has had more recent practice with a string of primary debates. Obama campaign manager Jim Messina called Romney a "very skilled debater" and said that Romney won 19 of the 23 Republican primary debates.
"The Romney team has made no secret of the intense preparation of their candidate, and historically challengers benefit from simply being on the stage with the incumbent," Messina said this week. "So we are clear-eyed about how prepared he will be and about how difficult this debate will be."
Although his advisers have been mum on the details, the president's cram sessions are likely to include rigorous policy briefings, mock debates — with Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) playing the role of Romney — and a critical review of Obama's own bad habits.
Obama has been concentrating on shortening his responses, aides said, because his tendency to slip into professor mode when explaining things limits the media-friendly sound bites that can form lasting impressions on viewers.
"The president is familiar with his own loquaciousness," campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki said, fretting that run-on responses can be a drawback in debates with a time clock.
Romney has been blocking out an hour or two nearly each day to study Obama's policies and reviewing briefing books. He also spent the week of the Democratic National Convention rehearsing for the debate.
Romney will conduct a two-day boot camp, with Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) playing the role of the president, as Portman did in 2008 to prepare Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) for debates with Obama. Portman has been a semi-regular on the Romney campaign plane in the past several weeks.
As Romney aides are quick to point out, Obama has participated in one-on-one debates more recently than Romney, who hasn't faced a head-to-head matchup since his successful Massachusetts governor's race in 2002.
This summer, the president had several practice sessions at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington. Senior White House adviser David Plouffe, communications director Dan Pfeiffer, strategist Anita Dunn and others provided guidance. Kerry was tapped to stand in for Romney because of his familiarity with both the debate format and Romney's record in Massachusetts.
Aides said the president will again frame the election as a choice between his and Romney's policies. Obama has warned voters that his rival would harm the middle class by giving tax breaks to the wealthy and rolling back Wall Street regulations.
Republican strategists cautioned that the president is a skilled orator, one whose windy approach could help him deflect criticism, filibuster through answers and run out the clock. The key for Romney, they said, is to force Obama to stray from his prepared script.
These strategists point to recent moments such as when Obama, pressed during a televised Univision forum in Miami, stated that he has been unable to "change Washington from the inside," a remark Romney pounced on to suggest the president has been a failure in his first term.
"This is the first time in four years where the president is standing toe-to-toe with a person on a stage who will have no reticence telling him directly to his face what a bad job he's doing, and that's always a dangerous moment for the president," said GOP strategist Steve Schmidt, who managed McCain's campaign. Romney is "going to want to go out and draw blood."
GOP strategists say that Obama also can come across as arrogant. During the Democratic primary in 2008, Obama was mocked when he told then-Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton during a debate that she was "likable enough," an aside that struck many viewers as condescending.
"President Obama is obviously charismatic, a good speaker," said Charlie Black, another GOP consultant who helped McCain in 2008. "His only mistakes or rough patches are when there are unanticipated questions or he has not rehearsed something. . . . He's combative, and he can even be dismissive."
Romney will have his own challenges. Although he generally stood out as the best performer in the GOP primary field, Romney became the object of some ridicule after a December debate in which he offered to make a $10,000 bet with Texas Gov. Rick Perry over a disagreement on health-care policy. For some, the moment reinforced the perception that Romney's wealth renders him out of touch with ordinary Americans.
Against Obama, Romney "must forcefully insert himself into the conversation," said GOP communications consultant Brett O'Donnell, who was widely credited with helping Romney shore up his primary debate performances.
"He can't let the president filibuster," added O'Donnell, who has since left the Romney campaign after reportedly clashing with other aides. "He has to stay on offense, not by attacking but by staying on message and focusing on the economy and tying the president to his economic policies."
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In documents obtained by The New American magazine and Liberty News Network, U.S. Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) asked the Department of Justice to respond to some of the shocking allegations originally shared with the Senate Judiciary Committee by ATF whistleblowers. They accused the agency of knowingly allowing straw buyers to purchase the weapons — even "sanctioning" the gun sales — which were then allegedly used in Agent Terry's killing.
In response to Sen. Grassley's original letter, Justice Department lawyers asked the Senator and his committee to stop speaking with law-enforcement personnel directly, even hinting that the probe could have been politically motivated. The Senator then wrote a follow-up letter to Attorney General Eric Holder explaining that the charges he was making were backed up by documentation. He also accused the DOJ of answering the concerns with "little more than delay and denial."
"[I]f not for the bravery and patriotism of law enforcement personnel who were willing to put their careers on the line, this Committee would have been forced to rely on nothing more than rumors in the blogosphere and a Justice Department denial to resolve these allegations," wrote Sen. Grassley in his response letter. "We need more than that. To be an effective check on Executive Branch power, we need cold, hard facts. We will seek them from whatever source is necessary," he added in response to the DOJ's request that Senate staff stop speaking with whistleblowers.
LNN national correspondent Ramirez referred to the Justice Department's reaction as "lawyering up," or shutting down alternative avenues of communication in order to maintain the appearance of a straight story via lawyers. "So they don't allow members of Congress to talk to personnel in order to keep that story," he said.
And while the DOJ claims no retaliation against the whistleblowers was undertaken, Ramirez explained that taking action against the brave officers who report problems is a frequent occurrence. "They do that so the truth doesn't get out," he noted.
Agent Terry's family has also started demanding answers. "I truly feel that our son's death is a cover-up and they hope that we will go away. That will not happen," wrote Carolyn Terry, the slain border officer's stepmother, in a letter cited by Sen. Grassley. "We want to know who allowed the sale of that gun that murdered our son … We are the victims of this case and we want some answers."
Grassley and the whistleblowers who first exposed the scandal have expressed support for the Terry family's right to the truth, as have numerous commentators. But citing an ATF agent's blog, Ramirez said the agency was indeed attacking agents who tell the truth - an illegal practice, as Sen. Grassley pointed out - in an effort to hide the facts.
"Hopefully Sen. Grassley and many others will get to the bottom of this because what a great betrayal of Agent Terry's memory," Ramirez concluded. "I'm certain this one is not going away soon."
Andy Ramirez is the founder and president of the Law Enforcement Officers Advocates Council, as well as founder and president of Friends of the Border Patrol. Liberty News Network is an affiliated news group of The John Birch Society.
Photo: Richard Barlow, deputy chief of the Border Patrol's Tucson sector, speaks to reporters on Dec. 15, 2010 in Tucson, Ariz., about the killing of agent Brian A. Terry: AP Images


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Hello all, I'm happy to announce that a San Francisco division of the awesome Berlin art project Papergirl is FINALLY HERE! After some deliberation, we have finally got the ball rolling and are now accepting submissions!
You don't have to be from SF to participate, we encourage all to contribute!!!
As you all know, there are no guidelines as to quantity or format: zines, prints, drawings, paintings, photos, textiles, stickers, writings, etc. are all welcome. Once you have finished creating your masterpiece|s they can be sent to:Papergirl SFPO Box 410156SAN FRANCISCO CA 94141
To find out more, check us out here: www.papergirlsf.wordpress.comand join us here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Papergirl-SF/202541387545?ref=tsWe want to extend a warm thank you to all who helped get this off the ground, and to the Berlin Papergirl team for all their support. You rock!


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Learn how to play violin with the bow and pizzicato, with the fingers. Learn good posture, care of the instrument, tuning, up and down bowing along with playing musically. Listening skills are important for the beginner, so listening to the correct pitch is part of learning to play the violin. Unlike most other instruments, there is no button to push or hole to cover rather the fingers of the left hand must be able to match the correct pitch while fine tuning to the ear. Simple melodies are learned using the open strings, D scale, A scale, G scale and C scale are among the theory that will be taught in this class.
About Jill
Since Jill is a vocal soloist, instrumentalist, accompanist and music director, she knows what it takes to prepare and rehearse and therefore she makes it clear which concept the student will be working on during
Jill has worked with children, teens and adults in many schools, churches and after school programs that she designed. Her success with students who are very young or students who come with disabilities or autistic spectrum diagnosis are moved by the music Jill creates. With the help of the ORFF-SCHULWERK certification, Jill has many ways of reaching children through the use of instruments, rhythm activities, games and other fun ways of learning. Breaking barriers is Jill's best asset, she will not quit until the student has an understanding of the instrument or his/her voice.
The young and the older adults find that taking lessons with Jill has brought them to a place of realizing their potential. Successful stories include pre-school age through students who are retired. The length of time one studies depends on the student's practice and diligence. Many students have started with Jill in preschool or elementary school and have continued through high school and college. Several college age students wanted to improve their singing or instrumental skills so goals were set and met through Jill's successful teaching ability. Several students learn music theory and many students have learned song-writing and creating arrangements.
Many of Jill's students have become better musicians and a considerable number of students have chosen music professions for their careers. Multiple students have won contests, auditioned for parts in musicals, started local bands and have become songwriters and performers after taking lessons with Jill. Students have been successful in auditions, both locally and nationally. For instance, one student auditioned for American Idol and made it through several steps to the finals.
Teaching a myriad of students from various places in the world who have come to the United States has been a great experience. The cultural differences makes the teaching of these students exciting since Jill learns about music in their own home countries. Some of the students are from China, Germany, Norway, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico and many who moved to Florida from some other state in the U.S.A. What a joy it has been to learn to communicate with these students and to verify that music is a universal language. By special request Jill is available for online lessons through internet and devices as well as traveling to student locations when her schedule allows. Students interested in online or in-home lessons should send a message to her to request certain days and times of availability.
Jill held the title "Steinway Pianos Concert and Artist Director" in Dallas TX in the 80's, working with Steinway artists and Dallas Symphony, Opera, Ballet and other events like planning pianos for Prince Charles' visit and many other concerts and events. Jill also performed in many Dallas venues as well as providing pianos for the Cowboys, the clubs, hotels, country clubs and museums including The Dallas Museum of Art.
Jill moved to Florida to play with an all original Blues Band in 1992 and has been performing, directing and teaching since that time.
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers, plans succeed. " (Proverbs 15:22) It is Jill's belief that with her teaching qualifications and past record of success with student achievement and great experience studying with wonderful advisers, teaching YOU or YOUR CHILD will be one of success!
*** Lesson Details ***
Jill's teaching technique is flexible. Some students require a stern and strict approach while others seem to work best with more creative license. Jill is open to each student's needs. When booking lessons with Jill, one will find that the first thing she will do is find out more about the student's needs and desires to succeed in their chosen instrument. Meeting goals are important in music and in life!
Because of her flexible approach, method books vary depending on the student's need to succeed. Sometimes young students will need to review several beginning methods until their reading skills are achieved. For the young students, Jill teaches theory and gives the young students time during the lesson to explore musical symbols and try their hands at improvisation, rhythms, manuscripts and creativity. The student is responsible for the cost of materials used in class.
Some students may desire to learn to play "by ear" or through improvisational skills. Jill is very good with improv and her song writing skills are strong. When a student desires to write music, Jill is there to help with questions about time signatures, note values, key signatures and transpositions. Many students have copyrighted their material and are successful songwriters!
Taking lessons with Jill is a journey that those who have tried have not had regrets. Several parents and past students would be happy to tell you how their talents and gifts improved after working with Jill for a few months. After three months of working together, Jill will know how to pursue the student's musical career. After 6 months the student will be able to play complete songs and have a sense of basic music theory. The hope is for the student to be confident of their instrument's abilities and to have a list of repertoire for upcoming events in the student's life.
Several of Jill's students have taken their skills, gifts and talents to the professional level. Students who have studied with Jill are professional music directors in high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, churches, soloists and some who are in school studying music as their major. Taking lessons with Jill will be something that will add value to the student's life forever because MUSIC is her life! Without music, the world would be a very dull place and individuals would be unhappy and depressed in every walk of life. Music brings out the beauty of creation and man's ability to skillfully play an instrument for pleasure or for one's occupation.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Yamaha Conservatory Grand
Roland keyboard
5 string bass guitar/amp
5 string banjo
small MACKIE mixer with Shure mics
Gibson electric guitar with effects and amp
6 string Takamine e-coustic with amp
recorder (the instrument)
tambourines and many percussion instruments
music stands
soprano and baritone ukuleles
various rhythm instruments
Mallets and tone blocks
drums (only at Orlando location which is limited)
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I can provide my own equipment, but I expect the student to provide his/her own instruments and music stand.
*** Specialties ***
My specialty in voice comes from years of lessons and performance experience. Including solo gigs, bands and service performances such as parties, weddings, funerals, organizational roles, skills, clubs, recordings, hotels, country clubs, churches, schools and much more. She uses many methods, handouts and books to bring out various ideas to learn to sing correctly. Jill takes each individual at his/her level and tries to improve breathing technique, posture, enunciation with style and phrasing, depending on the student's aspirations.
Jill plays most instruments including piano, guitar, bass guitar, band instruments, ukulele, banjo, dulcimer, drums, percussion, harmonica, trumpet, clarinet, recorder, mandolin and violin. Jill enjoys many styles of music and she has played with many bands and groups throughout her musical career. She is a full time musician, music teacher and music director. Years of experience traveling the U.S. And Bahamas with bands, choirs and ensembles enables Jill to work well with many styles of music including contemporary, rock, Christian, Broadway, classical, country, bluegrass, jazz and her favorite, blues.
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I am an adult student - actually, a grandmother, but I have watched her instruct children and thought she had a great rapport with them and an encouraging manner while still instructing and correcting.
Jill H.
Jill H.
About Nicole O.Close
"Musician's are athletes of the small muscles." - Clayton Haslop
Playing a musical instrument is a total-brain workout. Engaging four cortices of the brain, making music improves overall cognitive function. Study the mother of all sciences and speak with one of Music's most expressive voices through the violin!
I am guided by Galamian's classic principles of violin performance and pedagogy, focused through the holistic lens of Julie Lyonn Lieberman.
About Nicole
I was five years old when I discovered my singing voice. My youthful curiosity soon blossomed into a passion for musical expression through voice, violin, piano, and guitar. My mission is to share the musical exploration that has enriched my life by fostering my students' desires to express themselves through music.
As a teacher, I focus equally on formal technique and artistic expression. Mastering correct form provides the foundation upon which a student's capacity for the latter may grow. Techniques used during lessons are designed to develop a holistic understanding of music through aural, visual, and tactile cues. These include ear training, sight-reading, improvisation and using visualization to navigate the instrument. Progress is e
Nicole has performed with the Rollins College Bach Festival Society Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. John V. Sinclair. She has also performed with the Florida Space Coast Philharmonic under the direction of Dr. Candler Schaffer. She is experienced as a session musician, recording vocals and violin at Wright Entertainment Group Studios (Justin Timberlake) with producer Will Baker (India Arie, Pink). She has performed as a soloist at the White House, Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, Amway Arena, and Hard Rock Live.
Nicole holds Bachelor of Arts degrees (with honors) in Music and Anthropology, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Rollins College. A member of the Honors Program (top 2%), and one of nine Cornell Scholars in her graduating class, she is very grateful to have been awarded a full academic scholarship. Nicole pursued concentrations in Violin and Vocal Performance, as well as Ethnomusicology. Nicole served as co-concertmaster of the Rollins College Orchestra and String Ensemble for three, consecutive years, under the direction of Dr. John V. Sinclair. She was featured at Christmas Vesper services in a solo performance of Winter (The Four Seasons) by Vivaldi, at the Knowles Memorial Chapel. Nicole has studied violin with Joni Roos and Alvaro Gomez, protege of David Oistrakh. She has performed as a soloist with the Rollins College Gospel and Concert Choirs and studied vocal pedagogy and performance with Dr. Edmund Leroy and Dr. Lori Lovell. At Rollins, Nicole studied piano with Dr. Gloria Cook and enjoys playing classical, jazz, and Latin styles. Nicole has studied classical guitar for seven years and especially enjoys playing Latin American folk music and flamenco. Nicole pursued her love of world music in publishing her senior honors thesis, "Cultural Fusion of Music Constructs: A Look at Hybrid World Styles," analyzing the effects of globalization on traditional, ethnic musics. She has published research in the Rollins Undergraduate Research Journal, where she also served as Music and Anthropology Editor for three years.
· Violin · In studio
· Piano · In home
Can explain the music theory as well as teach
Very positive attitude
· Singing · In home
Nicole O.
Nicole O.
About Pepina D.Close
I offer fun and thorough violin lessons. I teach different methods from Suzuki to Michael Allen's Essential Elements for strings. I try to bring music to students in fun way through playing music songs and learning student's favorite music pieces. Let's make music together (I play piano and accompany student on violin).
About Pepina
*** Lesson Details ***
My teaching methods are the Suzuki and the classical teaching method. The Suzuki method is based on learning the music by imitation of the teacher and later learning the music alphabet while the classical methods (such as the Essential Elements for Strings-M. Allen) emphasize parallel work on learning the notes and playing songs. I expect that after three months my students learn a basic technique of playing their instruments, to be able to read the notes, and play at descent level (which would correspond to the level of the Suzuki book 1 or the Essential Elements for Strings book 1-M. Allen
*** Studio Equipment ***
piano in the Florida music studio, I have a piano at home,
*** Travel Equipment ***
I will give information to my students regarding the instrument and other important equipment.
*** Specialties ***
I teach Suzuki and classical method (Essential Elements for strings by M. Allen).
Through the Suzuki method young children master basic musical skills, improve listening ability, and acquire physical comfort with their instrument and with performing. Intermediate and advanced students learn to read music, improve technical proficiency, and play skill specific repertoire.
Essential Elements for strings is designed to guide students gradually through the development of pedagogical and musical techniques necessary to become a proficient, well-rounded musician through a carefully planned succession of pieces.
· Viola · In home
· Violin · In studio
· Piano · In home
Pepina D.
Pepina D.
About Michael W.Close
This instrument can be a challenge, but worth it..
About Michael
in Michigan, Arizona, and Florida.
*** Lesson Details ***
Everyone has the ability to learn. Do not let someone tell you different. It is either the wrong
teacher or wrong method for you if you are having difficulty. It is never the student.
I use many combined methods to fit the individual student according to their skill level, desires and overcoming any difficulties.
In addition to piano, I also teach keyboard, organ, improve, stand-up comedy, recording, voice, guitar, harmonica, public speaking, children's etiquette and ballroom dance ( won grand nationals in tango ).
*** Travel Equipment ***
They need to have an instrument at home.
*** Specialties ***
Each students course is custom designed to ther needs and goal
· Violin · In home
· Dance · In home
· Piano · In home
Michael W.
Michael W.
About Yamilet T.Close
Whether it's your first time picking up a violin, or you need a little help with orchestra/audition music, I can help you accomplish your musical goals! Lessons will focus on note-reading, intonation, rhythm, tone quality, and all other important aspects to improve your violin playing!
About Yamilet
Yamilet is a Dr. Phillips High School alum, where she was accepted into their Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Program. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelors in Music Performance in 2010, s
Locally, Yamilet has performed with the Space Coast Pops Orchestra under the direction of Richard Hayman, alongside guest artists including Carol Stein, Copeland Davis, and Valerie Pernice. She has also played alongside well-known artists/bands such as Jodi Benson, Mana', Kansas, and Classic Albums Live. Yamilet also enjoys performing and recording for local bands and artists such as Urbe Prima, The Drive to Uqbar, Ratham Stone, Stockholm, Hoyle, James Roquemore, and Edgar Junior.
*** Lesson Details ***
My job as a teacher is to help you learn everything you need to know about playing your instrument, and really perfecting your technique. I like to use the Essential Elements for Strings book because it is straight-forward and lets you move at your own pace. Once you are proficient enough with the basics, we may move on to the Suzuki Solo books and take time to be able to get each piece to a performance-ready level.
*** Studio Equipment ***
I provide music stands, appropriate seating, and supplemental music. I expect the students to have their own instrument and necessary accessories (rock stop, rosin, shoulder rest).
*** Specialties ***
Classical, Folk, Classic Rock, and Pop
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· Viola · In studio
· Violin · In home
Yamilet T.
Yamilet T.
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I'm an experienced and dedicated musician, having played with Orchestras and Chamber groups throughout my state. My lessons are focused on relaxation, and am as laid back or strict as the student needs. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, shooting to be a church player or a pro, I have taught students for that and am the teacher for you.
About Nicholas
Throughout Nicholas's career, he has been an active member of Honors Orchestras, Youth Symphonies, Chamber ensembles, Opera Symphonies, and his university's symphony. His music consists of mostly a classical nature with some contemporary and popular music ensembles.
Nicholas trained for three years in college under the renowned cellist Martha Gerschefski, whose accomplishments are too many to list. He also trained under Christopher Rex, the principal cellist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Nicholas now holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance at Georgia State University.
· Cello · Online
· Cello · Online
· Cello · Online
Nicholas H.
Nicholas H.
About Cara A.Close
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I have taught violin for 30 years. My students enjoy playing in groups and performing as soloists. Many of my violin students have attended music camps throughout the U.S I teach using a combination of Suzuki and my own select books and pieces. I offer three showcases per year that are filled with such FUN. The showcases are so fun that the usual response to them is : Can I play more than one song next time and I should have invited more friends to come. I am excited that YOU want music lessons
About Cara
· Violin · In home
· Violin · In studio
· Piano · In home
Our friends thought we were crazy when they knew the fact that we need to drive 60 minutes single trip to take the weekly lesson, but after they see Amanda playing piano and violin, they think it well deserves it.
Cara is the best music teacher for kids in Metro-Orlando area. If you want your kid to fall in love with music, she is your best choice. Go Cara!
Cara A.
Cara A.
About Lucas B.Close
Learning to play the violin doesn't have to be a task. I believe conquering a musical instrument is as much about love as it is dedication. I wouldn't be where I am today without the love and support of my teachers throughout the years. With my teaching, I intend to instill great technical facility as well as a love and respect for the instrument. (Students must provide their own violin)
About Lucas
Who Do I Teach?
Currently, I serve as Adjunct Violin Professor at Seminole State College as well as run a private studio of my own for students in and around the Orlando area and many online students from all over the country. I'm happy to teach students, young and old (it's never too late to start!). I have a wide range of people that I teach, whether it be younger students who need help with school orchestra music, intermediate or advanced students working on challenging technique or repertoire for auditions, or even people who have always wanted to learn for fun but have never had the time.
What Are Lessons Like?
Students can choose from 30-minute, 45-minute, or one-hour lessons. I recommend one lesson per week, though some students pre
My lessons generally consist of technique work (we usually start our lesson with whatever scale we've been working on that week), followed by an etude and finally the repertoire, however this may vary depending on the student's goals for our lessons. For me, the most important thing about my lessons is that student is learning while having fun and is never afraid to ask questions.
I usually use a bit of a hybrid teaching method, incorporating Suzuki, Essential Elements, and etude books (usually Wohlfahrt or Kreutzer). If the student has a specific request for a song or piece that they've always wanted to learn, I'm more than happy work that into the lessons!
A Little About Me:
I've been playing violin since I was 11 years old and currently hold two degrees. A Bachelor's degree from Florida State University and a Master's degree from DePaul University in Chicago - both are degrees in Violin Performance. I began violin in the public school system in Tallahassee, FL and eventually began taking lessons privately with an emphasis in the Suzuki Method.
These days I serve as 1st Violinist for the Classern String Quartet, as well as perform with the Space Coast Symphony. Please let me know if you have any questions! I'm happy to help with very serious students wanting to make a career in music as well as those who have always been interested in learning the violin for fun. I'm here to help you!
**Students must provide their own violin**
· Violin · Online
My lesson was super helpful! I feel that with Lucas' guidance my pieces have reached the next level of artistry and skill. I feel more than ready for my competitions this weekend.
· Violin · Online
Lucas was very helpful! He gave me great advice, and he is very kind. I would recommend to anyone!
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Lucas B.
Lucas B.
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I have been teaching violin for six years. Though I am classically trained, my interest in music goes far beyond classical music. I am constantly listening to various genres of music and consider myself a forever learner, loving everything in music from Prokofiev to the Flaming Lips. It is my job to help guide my students through their musical journeys, whether that is helping them get into their regional orchestra or teaching them that one song they've always wanted to learn. I teach out of the Essential Elements or Suzuki Method books. Though my lessons are fun and relaxed I will always give my students that extra push when needed. My goal is to help each student reach their personal success and to instill a love for playing music.
Tools for lessons:
Music Stand
Shoulder rest or sponge
Previous method books (if you are not a first time learner)
About Phoebe
Hello! I am a classically trained violinist and violist. I got my Bachelor's degree from the Hartt School of Music in Connecticut and I am currently working towards my Master's at the University of Maryland School of Music. I started playing violin when I was 10 and since then I have also learned viola, piano, guitar, ukulele, banjo, and mandolin. I have a successfully maintained a full studio of violin and viola students and can easily adjust my teaching style to meet each student's needs.
As a performer, I have performed in professional opera and musical theatre orchestras as well as on my own in solo violin recitals. I love working on various genres of music with a special place in my heart for contemporary classical music. I have worked with students between the ages of
· Violin · In home
· Violin · In studio
Working with Phoebe was GREAT. She was very easy to work with and really saw to improving my skills. She was encouraging and very positive. When I had troubles with parts (which was often), she would always have multiple suggestions as to how to practice them to work through the difficulties. She also gave me nudges along when I didn't think I could do certain things too. All in all, I had a great experience working with Phoebe and would have loved to continue to work with her if she was still in my local area.
If you're wondering why not 5 stars, that's more from my lack of experience than any issue with her. The guide says 5 stars is the "best teacher ever". She probably was the best teacher ever for me, but I'm somewhere between beginner and intermediate. Is she a good fit for an advanced student, I'm going to guess that, yes, she is, but I don't know that info personally so I went with 4.
Phoebe S.
Phoebe S.
About Andre A.Close
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"To Teach is to Inspire." This has been my motto over the last 9 years I have been teaching violin. I have taught everyone from 3 year olds to 73 year olds, tailoring a unique approach to each of them. In each lesson I seek to guide and inspire the student to reach the goals we have set out together. I work with a variety of methods and materials depending on the needs of each student, among them the Suzuki Method, Laoureux Violin Method, Wohlfahrt, Flesch, etc. While my expertise is primarily with a more classical style I also have a background in fiddling/bluegrass. Whatever your goals on the violin we can work together to achieve them. In addition to my violin studio I'm the artistic director of Keene Youth Strings, and I repair and restore instruments on the side.
About Andre
I have had the privilege to perform as a soloist with orchestras in Peru and the US, in addition to going on tour with the conservatory string quartet performing and giving masterclasses in Brazil and Peru.
In 2016 I moved with my wife to the US to pursue a degree in Violin Performance. Currently, I d
Andre A.
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The Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills have now both seen their starting quarterbacks leave Thursday night's game with apparent knee injuries.
The Browns lost Brian Hoyer in the first quarter to a knee injury that head coach Rob Chudzinski fears includes torn knee ligaments. Bills starter EJ Manuel went down midway through the third quarter. Both injuries happened on scrambles by the quarterbacks.
Manuel had spun away from pressure from the Browns defense and run for 14 yards and a first down on a 3rd and 8 play. Manuel didn't slide and was hit by Tashaun Gipson on his way out-of-bounds directly on his right knee. Manuel has since been looked at by the training staff and has taken to riding a stationary bicycle on the sidelines.
Manuel was replaced by rookie undrafted free agent Jeff Tuel, who managed to finish off the scoring drive for the Bills. After a pass interference call against Cleveland, Fred Jackson scored on a 1-yard touchdown run to give the Bills a 24-17 lead.
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Teams have realised the importance of experience in Twenty20 cricket and aging players are no longer considered misfits in the rip-roaring format, according to Pakistan's test and one-day international captain Misbah-ul-Haq.
The 39-year-old, who has been Pakistan's leading run-scorer in tests and ODIs since the start of last year, was ditched by his board and selectors from cricket's shortest format in 2012 with the younger Mohammad Hafeez taking over as captain.
Possibly feeling he still had plenty to offer, Misbah pointed out that many teams have included players in their mid-thirties or older at the ongoing World Twenty20 in Bangladesh.
"Until recently the belief was that T20 cricket is for youth but you look at this event and you can see teams think differently now," he told reporters in Lahore.
"Teams realise that like in other formats of the game there is need to have a balance of youth and experience."
Misbah has continued to play T20 cricket at domestic level with considerable success and said his achievements proved older players had a big role to play in the shortest format of the game.
"Australia and West Indies are both strong contenders for the title and both have opted for plenty of experience when you look at their sides," he said.
Australia have certainly plumped for experience over youth in an attempt to win a maiden World T20 title by selecting veteran trio Brad Hogg, Brad Hodge and Brad Haddin in their 15-man squad.
Spinner Hogg is 43 while batsman Hodge is 39 years old. Wicketkeeper-batsman Haddin, a regular across all formats for Australia, is aged 36.
"It is good to see older players in the T20 format as this means their careers will be prolonged with so many leagues now being held round the year," Misbah added.
Pakistan recently beat a Virat Kohli-led India, in the absence of regular captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, in the 50-over format Asia Cup but there were no favorites for Misbah in Friday's highly-anticipated clash between the sides in Mirpur.
"There is little to choose between the two sides but while we (Pakistan) have good all-round strength India has been boosted with the return of their captain Dhoni," he said.


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MINNEAPOLIS, MN, FEB. 16, 2006 - Best Buy Haas CNC Racing and SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced that SanDisk has signed on as an associate sponsor of the No. 66 Chevrolet, driven by Jeff Green, in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series.
SanDisk, the world's largest supplier of flash memory data storage products, will have its logo displayed on the quarter panels of the No. 66 Best Buy entry throughout the 2006 season. In addition, the SanDisk sponsorship will be highlighted on team uniforms, trailers and merchandising items. SanDisk will also have a presence in the Best Buy Fun Zone Technology vehicle, a mobile unit featuring interactive technology displays that will make appearances at select races.
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It's time for round two of the May Arts design team submissions and this time I created a shadowbox bursting with ribbon flowers!
Click here to see the full tutorial!
- 12 x 12 white shadowbox
- bright papers, stickers, baker's twine and a stick pin (mine are Pink Paislee Soiree)
- three large green leaves (mine are Prima)
- alpha stickers (mine are Basic Grey)
- tin foil
- The following May Arts Ribbons:
- 1/2 yard of 1" ric rac bright pink (330-22)
- 1/2 yard of 1" ric rac white (330-01)
- 1 yard of 1/2" ric rac bright yellow (ARR27)
- 1 yard of 1/2" ric rac white (ARR01)
- 1 yard 2" bright green striped (365-2-46)
- 1 1/2 yards of 1" satin aqua/green (354-34)
- 1 yard of 1/8" velvet gray (389-18-31)
- 1 yard of 1/8" velvet dark teal (389-18-04)
- 1 yard of 3/4" striped twill black/white (382-34-10)
- 1 yard of 5/8" twill yellow (FN27)
- 1 yard of 1" satin grosgrain edge pink (HN-1-22)
- 1 yard of 3/8" double faced satin white (HA01)
First, remove the cardboard backing from the frame and cover it with pink paper. Then use an adhesive runner to glue the teal ribbon to the edge of the mat, mitering the corners as you go. Add adhesive to the thinner white satin ribbon and adhere it to the center of the teal ribbon like so:
Now we will create a whole BUNCH of ribbon flowers.
Yellow Flower #1
Use a matching thread and stitch along the OUTSIDE edge of the ric rac like so:
Gather the ric rac as you stitch and determine how full you want your flower to be. When it is to your desired fullness trim the ric rac and sew the raw edges together tightly.
If needed you can make a few stitches inside the folds to keep the flower shape.
Yellow Flower #2
We are going to use the same yellow ric rac for this flower but sew it a bit differently. This time take stitches from the center of the ric rac instead of the outside edge.
Stitch one small running stitch at each low dip in the ric rac until you reach the desired fullness. Trim the length and sew the raw edges together.
Again, turn it over and make a few hidden stitches at the folds to hold the flower shape if needed.
Place a button or brad in the center of each of these flowers to hide any imperfections!
Velvet Whispy Flowers (teal and gray)
Cut 8-12 three inch lengths of small velvet trim. Double each length of trim and thread it on to a knotted needle. Don't put the stitch TOO close to the end of the trim or the edge will fray and your thread will come out.
Continue threading loops until you like the fullness of the flower and then close it by sewing back into the original loop.
Take a few stitches into the center to strengthen it and hold the shape.
(the gray flowers were created in the exact same way)
White Ric Rac Rosette
Carefully cut a couple feet of the white ric rac down the middle like so:
Hold the two strands together (or use a bit of glue) and twist them into a single strand:
Cut a small scrap of paper and cover it with adhesive. Carefully roll the twisted ric rac strand on itself. When you get to the end, stick the rosette on the sticky scrap of paper, trim around it so it can't be seen, and adhere the end of the ric rac to the bottom of the paper.
Pink Gathered Flower
Cut approximately a one foot length of the pink large ric rac. Sew a loose running stitch down the center of the ribbon either by hand or with a sewing machine. Leave long thread tails. Gently tug on the ribbon while holding the thread ends so that the ribbon ruffles up:
Tie off the ends of the thread and trim them. Loosely roll the gathered ribbon on itself and hand sew a few stitches in the bottom so that the flower holds its shape.
White Gathered Flower
Cut approximately a one foot length of large white ric rac. Take a small stitch at each rise in the ric rac (not the dips) and pull tight as you go until you reach the desired fullness. Trim the ribbon and join the sides.
Pleated Pink and White Flowers
Cut 15 three inch lengths of the pink satin ribbon. Fold each in half and adhere the ends so you have 15 loops. Crease the folds with your finger.
Cut a small 3 x 3 scrap of cardstock or chipboard. I drew diagonal lines on mine to help with placement:
Using adhesive at the raw edge begin to place each loop, one overlapping the other, close to the center of the chipboard.
When you reach the end you will have to gently lift up the beginning loops to tuck the last loops under. Then trim the chipboard back so you cannot see it.
I formed the white pleated flower in the same way but I used 21 two inch lengths of ribbon.
Coiled Flowers
Cut approximately an 18" length of tin foil and fold it so it is about 1" wide.
Hold the end of the twill ribbon (yellow and black/white flowers) to the end of the foil at an angle and wrap the ribbon round and round the foil, overlapping itself. Do not wrap too tightly. Use a very hot iron to completely press the ribbon around the foil and then GENTLY pull the foil out of the "tube" of ribbon.
If the ribbon uncoils it is completely possible to re-coil it in the next step… trust me, I know!
Slowly sew a straight line down one end of the tube. It is perfectly ok if it curls a bit as you go.
Coil the ribbon tube on itself, gluing as you go, and adhere the end.
And there you have all the flowers!!
Finally, create the center element by layering paper embellishments and stickers with foam tape. Add sentiment stickers, a stick pin, baker's twine, and the title word.
And lastly, we need to hang our shadowbox. I simply stapled the wide striped green ribbon to the back of my shadowbox at an angle and tied a bow in the middle.
I hope you've enjoyed this project! The ribbon flowers look amazing all grouped together but they are also great in smaller doses on layouts and cards. And don't forget to check out the May Art's blog for more ribbon inspiration!