Spun Cotton Christmas Ornaments


Book Description

Spun Cotton Christmas Ornaments features 5 adorable and beginner-friendly step-by-step projects using affordable materials, from glitter icicles and a bell garland to a snowman figurine and more! Also included is a brief history of spun cotton, helpful sections on materials and techniques, and a gallery of inspirational ornament designs. Accessible for anyone to accomplish no matter their skill level, this guide is a fun and festive introduction to the craft of spun cotton ornaments!




Big Book of Christmas Ornaments and Decorations


Book Description

Delightful Decorations and Gifts to Make with Your Scroll Saw Create holiday masterpieces for the home, family and friends with the tried-and-true scroll saw projects and patterns from the archives of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. This collection of holiday favorites features fretwork, compound-cuts, intarsia, and inlay projects for ornaments, wreaths, Santas, portraits, candleholders and more. Big Book of Christmas Ornaments and Decorations also features a stunning gallery of work. Readers will gain information and inspiration from some of scrolling's leading experts including Judy Gale Roberts, Kathy Wise, Sue Mey, Paul Meisel, John Nelson, Theresa Ekdom, Tom Sevy, Volker Arnold, and more. There is a project inside Big Book of Christmas Ornaments and Decorations for everyone, from beginners to advanced craftsmen. With step-by-step instructions and color photos, readers are guaranteed a very merry scrolling experience. Some of the projects inside: " Vintage Fretwork Sleigh Scene " Poinsettia Wreath " Inlay Snowman Ornaments " 12-Piece Intarsia Nativity Set " Christmas Card Tree




The Sugar-Plum Tree and Other Verses


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Presents illustrated versions of the title poem and seven others, including "Fiddle-Dee-Dee" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."




Papier-Mache Treasures with Teena Flanner


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Provides step-by-step instructions for making crafts using paper mâché, plastic or clay molds crumpled newspaper, and various finishes.




Spun Cotton Crafts


Book Description

Spun Cotton Crafts features more than 25 adorable step-by-step projects organized by season using affordable materials, including vintage Easter cake picks, crescent moon fairy lights, a Halloween cat, retro elves, a toadstool candy container, and so much more! Also included is a brief history of spun cotton, an insightful section on essential materials, and technique tutorials for adding color, making armatures, applying cotton, and making spun cotton balls.




Making Old-Fashioned Santas


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Provides ideas for Christmas decoration with an imaginative collection of old-fashioned Santa projects.




Making Collectible Santas and Christmas Ornaments in Wood


Book Description

Look inside to learn how to make your own unique Christmas creations! Now you can make your very own Christmas ornaments and Santa Collectibles for your friends and family! From tools and materials, finishing and painting to actualy patterns and procedures, this excellent instructional book by Jim and Margie Maxwell will teach you everything you need to know. Patterns for 42 classic Christmas collectibles are included inside, many patterned after toys from Jim's personal collection or are favorite toys from Margie's past. Antique Santas Miniature Houses Toys from the 30's Antique Stle Ornaments Beginners and veteran woodcrafters alike will want to get started with this pattern manual and start their own collection of hand-crafted Christmas items.




Making Lawn Ornaments in Wood


Book Description

Detailed instructions cover from choosing wood to painting. Includes over 20 ready to use full-size patterns. New edition and the only book on the subject.




Scroll Saw Holiday Puzzles


Book Description

"The 30 colorful wooden puzzles presented in this collection of scroll saw projects commemorate religious, natural, and civic occasions. Basic scrolling techniques are included, as are veterans' tips and special instructions for unique painting and staining effects. Each puzzle is constructed by making several interlocking cuts and produces three to four individual pieces of wood that fit together in the completed project. The ready-to-cut patterns include a nativity scene, leprechaun, pumpkin, Menorah candle scene, birthday cake, and Santa Claus."




Handcarved Christmas (Best of WCI)


Book Description

This compilation of favorite Christmas carving projects from "Woodcarving Illustrated" includes 36 projects ranging from ornaments to decorations and gifts.