“Life is the dancer and you are the dance.” — Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

Glitter Christmas Tree Ornaments Go Live!
By Chris Dunmire, Publisher

As the self-appointed "glitter fairy", I instructed each child to cut out and glue trace their ornament patterns (stocking, star, sleigh, or bells) and then I sprinkled on the fun. You should have seen the wide-eyed smiling expressions on their faces each time I shook off the excess glitter to reveal their little works of art. Priceless! 70-some ornaments later the glitter fairy needed a nap, but the creative fun was well worth it.

Don't worry, I'm not going to leave you out of this glittery gluing fun. You'll find the ornament project on the Creativity Portal Playground »

MODERN MUSE NEWS YOU CAN USE: Fans of Jill Badonsky's Nine Modern Day Muses (and a Bodyguard) will be happy to know that the book is now back in stock at Amazon.com. The Muse that whispered that to me is currently on Internship at some kind of workshop in the North Pole. (I wonder if there are a lot of Elves-is sightings there?)

CHRIS-MUSTES IN THIS ISSUE: Extraordinary features you simply can't miss.

1. The Creative Careers Interview with Joan Lefkowitz.
   Remember the Topsy Tail? Lefkowitz helped thrust the item to a $100 million gross. Known as “The Mother of Invention,” she has become the premier expert at turning new inventions into highly recognized, commercially successful, products.
   
   
2. Kindness: Pass it On! Christmas Pass-Along Gift Cards.
   Test the theory that 'there is more happiness in giving than in receiving' this holiday season.
   
   
3. The Review and Excerpt from "Create Your Writer's Life: A Guide to Writing with Joy and Ease" by Cynthia Morris
   It contains "value-able" coaching tips that will affect your writing life.

Chris Dunmire
Creative Director and Publisher

Creative Careers in the Arts Interviews
An Interview with Joan Lefkowitz of Accessory Brainstorms
By Molly Anderson-Childers
Known as “The Mother of Invention,” Joan has become the premier expert at turning new inventions into highly recognized, commercially successful, products.

Art of the Song Creativity Corner
I Stand at the Door and Knock...
By Eileen Kalinowski
There’s something mysterious about writing that puts an end to loneliness, but can only happen in solitude.

Book Review: Create Your Writer's Life
By Chris Dunmire
If you're wondering how a writing coach can help you, Cynthia's book, "Create Your Writer's Life: A Guide to Writing With Joy and Ease" will answer the call.

Your Precious Values: The Foundation of Your Writing
Excerpted from the book Create Your Writer's Life: A Guide to Writing With Joy and Ease © 2005 Cynthia Morris
Exploring values asks you to look at yourself in a new way, and it can be challenging to dig below the surface to see what drives you. It’s worth the effort because when we acknowledge our values, we have more range and depth for life and creating.

Kindness: Pass it On! Christmas Pass-Along Gift Cards
By Chris Dunmire
Wanna gift someone with a random act of kindness this Christmas holiday season? Take one of these kindness-inspiring cards into your favorite coffee shop!

BONUS: Merry Christmas! Christmas Ornament Tree Coloring Page
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way... Oh what fun it is to color a Christmas tree or sleigh, hey!

Seeking Answers With Creative Questions!
By Jonathan Vehar
Need some creative answers? Well like most things in life, if you need the right answer, you need to know the proper question to ask.

Creativity & Productivity Tip: Moving the Ball Forward
By Behance Team
With everything you say and do, you either move the ball forward or backwards. Is your eye on the ball?