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Inside the February 2008 Issue

Welcome Winter!

Welcome winter with our favorite seasonal designs. From last-minute Christmas ideas to looking ahead to Valentine’s Day 2008, the projects in this issue will keep you busy and promise to chase away those winter blues!

For the sled collectors out there, you won’t want to miss our Santa and mill scene sleds—they’re very different from anything we’ve featured before.

We’ve also included a few more ornament groupings as they make such wonderful gifts.

Stay warm!

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 How-To's
Winter Feedings Bowl Winter Feedings Bowl
by Pam Grady
During the long, cold winter, this frosty fellow keeps his feathered friends fed!
flower bucket Folk Art Flowers Bucket
by Sue Allemand
This easy-to-paint project can be displayed year-round by simply changing the contents of the pocket to reflect the season!
Nativity Candle Ornaments Nativity Candle Ornaments
by Chris Haughey
These three candle scenes tell the story of the Nativity.
Woodland Santa Sled Woodland Santa Sled
by Debbie Cotton
Celebrate the holidays with this nature-inspired sled!
Wooden Candle Box Wooden Candle Box
by Monika Brint
This antique country box is the perfect size for storing your holiday tapers.
Candy Cane Couple Candy Cane Couple
by Karen Eastman
Capture the fun of the season with this frosty duo!
Snowman Bucket Snowman Bucket
by Monika Brint
Brighten any corner in your home using this flower bucket painted with whimsical holiday motifs.
Keepsake Box Keepsake Box
by Sharon Chinn, CDA
Use this box with lock and key to store your favorite trinkets, cards, or letters.
Winter Friends Candle Stands Winter Friends Candle Stands and 3-D Star
by Laurie Speltz
Flourishes, curlicues, and swirls add a “flurry” of movement to this winter trio.
joy candleholders Apron and Candleholders
by Patricia Rawlinson
Create a festive mood while cooking your holiday meal!
Poinsettias Photo Album Poinsettias Photo Album and Cookie Container
by Chris Thornton-Deason
Create two looks using the same palette—the photo album for Christmas and the cookie container for spring!
Pink Floral Candlesticks Pink Floral Candlesticks
by Chris Thornton-Deason
Let these elegant candlesticks bring a touch of grace to your table.
Porcelain Coffee Pot Porcelain Coffee Pot
by Diana Putnam
This wonderful landscape design allows for individuality of expression.
Frozen Mill Pond Sled Frozen Mill Pond Sled
by Joan Dixon
Tissue paper lends a unique look to the background of this tranquil scene.
Pink Poinsettia Ornaments Pink Poinsettia Ornaments
by Sue Beckerton
These lovely pink heart ornaments will lend grace and elegance to your holiday tree.
Angel Scoop Angel Scoop and Butter Paddle
by Karen Wisner
Paint country cute angels on a reproduction wood scoop and butter paddle.
Click here for complementary online project.
Bentwood Box Angels & Birds Bentwood Box
by Shara Reiner, CDA
Capture the charm of Shara’s painting style in this Valentine’s Day design.
Valentine Welcome Banner Valentine Welcome Banner
by MaryJo Tuttle
Greet your special Valentine with this cheerful welcome banner!
 Helping Hand
Christmas Album Funky Folk Art:
Christmas Album and Ornaments by Shara Reiner, CDA
Memories last forever...keep them safe in this holiday photo album. As a bonus, paint ornaments to match!
Holiday Pie Basket Seasonal Inspirations:
Holiday Pie Basket
by Kim Christmas

Company coming? Serve holiday muffins or cookies in this charming snow lady basket!
  Teachers Speak:
by Shirley Miller
Painting teachers share thoughts on their favorite painting supplies.
Moonlight Path Oil Painting Create on Canvas:
Moonlight Path Oil Painting by Patricia Reichenbach
Take a moonlit journey as you paint this winter scene.
Tin Potpourri Box Try This:
Tin Potpourri Box
by Trudy Beard, CDA
The serene colors of winter are found in the undisturbed snow along a frozen stream.
burled box Fantastic Finishes:
"Faux Bois" Burled Box with Marquetry
by Jill DiMaria and Maria Grimanis
Discover the ease of creating this faux bois and marquetry design.
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