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1/29/2022 0 Comments

One Bracelet, Three Sisters

​Who will hold the key to their special memory?

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There are many wonderful things siblings share, but there is one I’d like to chat about today.  I think it is one of the most special bonds brothers and sisters share - memories of their mother. 

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4/30/2021 0 Comments

Watercolor Painting Really Does Ease The Pain

Janise Crow experimenting with watercolor painting, Crows Nest Arts

My first bird painting, an Eastern Bluebird, may not rival Picasso, but it's a satisfying achievement.

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4/23/2021 0 Comments

Have You Ever Won A Contest?

​I Won the Wubbers University “Spring Break Giveaway”

Gold and turquoise custom ring by Janise Crow, Crows Nest Arts
The turquoise ring in the front is the one I entered into the contest. I'd be happy to custom make one for you, click below.
Janise Crow Wubbers University Spring Break Contest Winner
I can't wait to make something with these cool pliers!
Janise Crow Wubbers University Contest Winner Prizes
These are all the goodies I received as a prize, Thank you Wubbers University!

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12/23/2020 0 Comments

Farmhouse Christmas Angel

How To Makeover Christmas Tree Angel Topper 


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11/13/2020 0 Comments

Supporting A Community​ Of Veterans Through Art

"A Good Day Fishing" Sculpture

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10/5/2020 0 Comments

Misty Morning Fishing On Spring Creek

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A tranquil moment captured.

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10/1/2020 0 Comments

Art from Recycled Bottle Caps

Trout Fish Recycled Art Sculpture, Yuengling Bottle Caps and Cans by Janise Crow
This bottle cap trout is part of a larger installation, "A Good Day Fishing"

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5/21/2020 0 Comments

Quick Rustic, Light, & Airy Porch Decorations

Porch Makeover Rustic, Bright, & Airy by Crows Nest Arts
After Simple Rustic, Light, & Airy Makeover
Handmade rustic frame  door wreath by Crows Nest Arts
Handmade rustic frame  door wreath by Crows Nest Arts
Birch logs make great rustic decorations for porch Crows Nest Arts
I want to show you how you can easily freshen up your front porch to be welcoming & bright with odds and ends around your house or with a small budget.

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5/2/2020 0 Comments

A New Sign For Our Community Rock Garden

Neighbors encouraging each other.  We invite you to participate and add your painted rock.
A New Sign For Community Rock Garden State College, PA by Crows Nest Arts, Janise Crow
New Sign Replaces Broken Sign
Hand painted rocks for community garden, Crows Nest Arts, Janise Crow
Our Garden is Growing with over 40 rocks!

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3/27/2020 0 Comments

Corna Virus, Community Rock Garden

Acts Kindness Can Bring a Community Together
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We are in a volatile time in the world right now as we experience the Covid-19.  We wanted to create a space / place for our community express words of encouragement, fear, art, and other feelings in a safe and simple visual way. ​

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3/22/2020 5 Comments

Bottle Wall  - From the Recycle and Trash Bins to Colorful Garden Wall

The task was to makeover a tired and falling apart fence/wall to disguise the air conditioning units located in the the garden area.  Doing our part to cut down on waste in the landfills we planned an echo friendly project using as many recyclable objects as possible.  Color, shape, durability, and function were key elements in our design process. This was an investment of time that was well worth the results.  What do you think?

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3/19/2020 0 Comments

Colorful Concrete Block Planters

Hand-painting cinder blocks for custom garden makeover by Crows Nest Arts
Hand-painted cinder blocks for custom garden makeover by Crows Nest Arts
Before: recycled cinder blocks for custom garden makeover by Crows Nest Arts
These decorative cinder blocks are part of a larger project to makeover a tired and underutilized garden area.  The area was flat with some existing plants and river rock, but pretty lifeless and boring.  Keeping with our mantra of to cut down on waste in the landfills we planned an echo friendly project using as many recyclable objects as possible.  The inspiration came from Mexican style tiles, I love the colors, and the feeling of playfulness in the artistry.  Color, height, durability, and function were key elements in our design process.

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1/27/2020 0 Comments

Never Give Up Eagle & Fish Memorial Carving

"To others this may appear as a unique piece of artwork but for me it represents years of memories with my Dad. This carving opens conversations with friends as they visit our home and we are able to share a piece of his story and our memories together. Thank you Ed and Janise for helping to keep his memory alive as he lives on in our hearts each day." CJ & Crystal

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1/5/2020 0 Comments

How We Expanded Our Family Through An Ugly Tree Stump

Leaping Trout Chainsaw Carving


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10/10/2019 0 Comments

Vintage Pepsi Bottle Caps Turned into Jewelry

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Estate sales make for interesting finds and I scored with these Pepsi and Moxie vintage bottle caps.  ​
Shop Bottle Cap Jewelry

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6/23/2019 0 Comments

Craft Room Makeover

From Cluttered Craft Room to Multipurpose Sun Room

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6/15/2019 0 Comments

Vintage Style Storage Solution

OLD SUITCASES TURNED INTO SIDE TABLE WITH USABLE STORAGE
​The problem:  not enough storage space in craft studio area
​This was part of a craft studio remodel project, look for next posting about the entire room.

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6/1/2019 0 Comments

Farm Tables Complete

We are very happy to announce that we have completed the large task of making 15 farm tables and 30 benches.  A true labor of love and each table set has it's own distinct characteristics.  We can't wait to see them in place as we celebrate our daughter and future son-in-law's wedding. :)   Read more about it
Ed assembling the legs on farm tables

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3/4/2019 0 Comments

The Process of Making Farm Tables & Benches

Update: We have two tables and bench sets completed.  Our second table set turned out to be a beautiful blue gray slate color (first photo).  Really lovely color, but not the color we were going for so back to the stain development process to get the warm brown gray undertones we originally planned.

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1/21/2019 0 Comments

January 21st, 2019

The labor of love has begun as Ed steadily hones his furniture making skills and Janise fine tunes her custom finishing processes.  The goal is it turn the piles of raw lumber acquired from a local Amish mill into beautiful gray farm house tables and benches before June of 2019. 
Farm table Crows Nest Arts
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1/2/2019 0 Comments

Farmhouse Tables For A Bride-To-Be

As with most everything the Crows make, there is a story. Ed, the “Father of the Bride” and a wood worker, wanted to make something special for his daughter and future son-in-law's wedding.  He loves projects, so in keeping with the venue of the wedding and his daughter's dreams for her special day, he decided he would hand make tables and benches.

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4/28/2018 0 Comments

Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous, Ridgway PA Outdoor Arts Festival


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