
December Issue Projects
	A Christmas for Two by Johanne Morin
	Holiday Pear Scale Pan by Jill DiMaria
	Christmas Gift Plaque by Diana Mercado
	Antique Reproduction Cradle by Cynthia Erekson
	The Snow Globe by Prudy Vannier
	Buckskin Santa Sled by Nancy and DeLane Designs
	Holly Jolly Santa Box & Ornament by Brenda Stewart
	Framed Snowman & Penguinst by Lynne Andrews
	Poinsettia Sleigh by Ardelle Telliard
	Around the Tree Basket by Robin Mani
	Romsdal Christmas Candleholder by Jurene While
	Funky Folk Art Christmas Chair by Shara Reiner
	Peppermint Santa Plaque by Margot Clark
	Holiday Apron by Suzie Shinseki
	Angel on Carousel by Monika Brint
Features
	Brushstroke Technique Guide: by Debbie Forshey-Choma
	RB Homespun Elegance: “Joyous Noel” by Rebecca Baer
	Painter’s Profile: Artist Lynne Andrews by Susan Mynyk
	Painter’s Potpourri: Are You Creatively Healthy? by Kim Ballor
	Created Just for Kids: Bentwood Drum Bank by Sharon Chinn
	Created Just for Kids: Christmas Baby Hangers by Chris Haughey
	On Track with Trends: Kitchen Couture by Jennifer Blevins
Departments
	Expressions Coming Next! On Review Designer Directory Product Palette

Inside this Issue — December 2009

Hand-Painted for the Holidays!

The December issue of PaintWorks offers a wide variety of holiday-themed projects for young and old alike! Santa, a popular subject for collectors, is presented in various styles—folk art, traditional, and whimsical. Luminous pears, brilliant poinsettias, and charming doves are represented on selected surfaces: a wooden sleigh, a canvas, a plate, and an antique reproduction scale pan.

Create special keepsakes for children—a shepherd drum bank, baby hangers (a perfect first Christmas gift), and a miniature wooden cradle. And for those holiday parties, we’ve included some hostess gift ideas—paint a holiday apron or wineglass holder/etched wine bottle ensemble, surely to be appreciated for years to come.

We’re headed into those stressful preholiday months, so be sure to take a break, sit back, and read our inspiring profile on designer Lynne Andrews, as well as our feature article “Are Your Creatively Healthy?” which addresses the benefits of making time in your daily schedule for creative exercises.

Happy Holidays!

Linda R. Heller, Editor in Chief