Debbie Henry

Contributing Writer
Debbie Henry - Jocelynn Henry
Debbie Henry - Jocelynn Henry

Debbie Henry has been writing and editing for more than 23 years, most recently as a publications designer/editor at a state university. Her work has received two PenSPRA awards and five national APEX awards.

Her articles and photographs have appeared in local newspapers, regional Sunday papers, and state-wide tourism publications in addition to Pennsylvania Magazine. In her current position, she is responsible for the editing and design of catalogs, newspapers, newsletters, web pages, reports, brochures, and promotional items.

Topics of interest include handcrafts, travel/tourism, education, and economic development.

She particularly enjoys designing annual holiday ornaments and has published several of her own patterns.

Debbie has two adult daughters and resides on seven quiet acres in northwest Pennsylvania with her husband and lots of cats.

Latest Articles

Christmas Ornament Storage With Decorative Holiday Nesting Boxes
No more boxes or plastic totes to drag out. Decorative nesting boxes are perfect for Christmas ornament storage and look nice enough to leave on display.
Dec 27, 2011 - Debbie Henry
Amazing Designs' Merry & Bright Lights Up Christmas Embroidery
Light up a sweatshirt or wall hanging by adding sparkling LED lights to 14 new Merry & Bright Christmas machine embroidery designs by Amazing Designs.
Dec 9, 2011 - Debbie Henry
Keeping Christmas Merry: Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Preparation
The holidays are always busy and often overwhelming but it doesn't have to be that way. These suggestions will help you reduce stress and enjoy Christmas.
Dec 6, 2011 - Debbie Henry
Embroidered Applique Window Christmas Ornament Looks Almost Real
Make an adorable window frame Christmas ornament using a Dakota Collectibles traditional applique design and sheer metallic background fabric.
Dec 2, 2011 - Debbie Henry
Messages:Signs, Visits, Premonitions from Loved Ones Lost on 9/11
Does love transcend even death? Messages examines thought-provoking accounts by dozens of, often skeptical, friends and family who lost loved ones on 9/11.
Sep 1, 2011 - Debbie Henry
Easy Christmas Crafts: Calico Pony Stick Horse Christmas Ornament
Reminiscent of old-fashioned Christmas toys, this easy calico stick horse Christmas ornament is adorable on the Christmas tree, gift bag, or baby mobile.
Nov 1, 2010 - Debbie Henry
Easy Christmas Crafts: Quilted Wooden Heart Ornament
Nothing shows love like a heart. Handmade Christmas ornaments are great for sewing and quilting friends or as gift tags for quilted items any time of year.
Nov 1, 2010 - Debbie Henry
Moda, Benartex, & Red Rooster Picks for Thanksgiving Table Linens
Sew up easy Thanksgiving table linens, runners, and placemats with Moda, Benartex, and Red Rooster fabrics to take your table setting to a new dimension.
Oct 23, 2010 - Debbie Henry
Easy Christmas Crafts: Snowman in a Bucket Decoration/Ornament
Adorable, easy, and fun to make, this snowman can sit on a window sill or hang from the Christmas tree. Best of all, he can be enjoyed long past Christmas!
Oct 18, 2010 - Debbie Henry
Easy Christmas Crafts: Machine Embroidered Monogram Heart
Fun to make, these machine embroidery monogram hearts make nice Christmas ornaments, valentines, or heirlooms to commemorate weddings or baby christenings.
Oct 18, 2010 - Debbie Henry