Diana Trout's blog

In the Balance

Hello dear friends, I posted this on Facebook and wanted to share it with you too. I'm committed to participating in the protests for social justice by sharing information on my Facebook page for local (Philly area) peaceful protests. George Floyd, an ordinary man had to die to energize us... Read more →

CJS Best of 2014/2015

Nathalie Kalbach is back with Creative Jumpstart in an instant download format! Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 1 is a collection of CJS video lessons from the archives. You' ll receive links to 11 downloadable video lessons from Creative JumpStart 2014 / 2015. This collection includes project and technique based... Read more →

Free Online Art Journal Workshop: Taming the Critic

Hey Gang, So many hugs to all of you during this time. When I get really bummed out, I turn to art and wonder if we'll maybe have another Renaissance? Mondays are particularly hard so I decided to open Taming the Critic for you guys. Get out your big juicy... Read more →

Watercolor Wildflowers: Now Free For You!

Hello dear friends, In these frightening times ... I am happy to open Watercolor Wildflowers for you to enjoy. This is an online class and the blog is here https://dianatrout.typepad.com/wildflowers/ I hope that you might find something inspiring to do to pass the time stress-free and creatively. From the original... Read more →

Hello, It's March

Hi Friends, let me introduce you to my grandson I know, Right?! He's amazingly adorable. LOL. Jack was born on 2/24, weighing 8.12 lbs and a whopping 22" in length. I'm smitten. Everyone is doing very well. Slowly, I explore the boundaries of Fibromyalgia. It's my daily life. But it's... Read more →

Cardmaking and Papercrafting, Beginner Information

Welcome friends :) A bunch of folks joined me at Abington Free Library on Saturday. We made friends, cards, and a merry mess. I'm hoping to do a live stream later this week, Tues or Wednesday in the morning. In the meantime, I just uncovered this Crafty Christmas video from... Read more →

Bookbinding: Prep and Cover for Hardcover Book

I did a spontaneous live stream this morning on YouTube. I used Yes paste and am starting to get used to it. It's a good paste as long as it's not dried out. It should be gooey. I cover it with plastic wrap before storing. Thanks again to all of... Read more →

Coming in September & October

Hello Dear Readers and Friends, Summer came to a sudden close not a minute too soon. It's time for an update: what I'm planning - tentatively. Thanks to all of you for your cheery emails, comments, calls and support. I wasn't able to respond to everyone. I've had to cut... Read more →

Hey Gang :) I'm still rehabbing my hand and it's improving. It's easier to type now but I still have my "out of office" on my email. It's been a run of bad luck over the last few weeks: The tendonitises (yes, plural), a back muscle in spasm, a sinus... Read more →

gone fishin'

hey gang. I'm rehabbing my hand/wrist and expect to be off the grid in june. i have my out of office on for my verizon email but (but not the other two. i can use only my left hand on the computer so if i'm not responsive, that is why.... Read more →