Chrismas Crafts and Entertaining: Fun Projects & Gifts plus Great Recipes [Hardcover]

The Editors of Creative Publishing international (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 1999

Christmas Crafts & Entertaining is an impressive combination of over 80 recipes and over 80 decorating and quick craft projects that add to the excitement of the holidays. Easy-to-make ideas range from easy 3 to 8-step projects -- so simple all instructions fit on one page -- to more complex creations, like quilted place mats. Projects like colorful centerpieces and attractive table settings also add to the festive feel. Includes tasty recipes for creating all kinds of flavorful holiday foods.

A complete collection of festive holiday foods and fanfare, Christmas Crafts & Entertaining is filled with original and classic holiday decorating ideas, as well as appealing recipes and serving suggestions for fabulous holiday foods.

Christmas Crafts & Entertaining contains everything you need to create a special home for the holidays.
-- Covers a wide range of difficulty levels -- from simple stencils to more complicated projects like quilted place mats.
-- Decorative craft ideas include wreaths, table linens, centerpieces and other festive accessories.
-- Mouthwatering recipe items include breakfasts, appetizers, side dishes, breads and desserts like candies, cakes and cookies.
-- Total sales for seasonal and holiday craft spending increased from $15.2 million in 1996 to $18.3 million in 1997.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Christmas entertaining wtih a personal touch. Step-by-step photos make it easy! Welcome your holiday guests into a home brimming with Christmas spirit. More than 80 craft projects & ideas: Unique outdoor decorations Handcrafted ornaments & gifts Festive home decorating accessories Table linens & centerpieces for holiday entertaining Over 80 fabulous recipes: Delicious entrees for special meals Tasty party treats from sppetizers to desserts With Christmas Crafts & Entertaining, host holiday gatherings that leave lasting memories.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing International (August 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865731780
• ISBN-13: 978-0865731783
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,845,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars BORING!!!, February 16, 2002

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camella (AUSTIN, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chrismas Crafts and Entertaining: Fun Projects & Gifts plus Great Recipes (Hardcover)

I WAS VERY DISSAPPOINTED IN THIS BOOK! IT IS THE SAME OLD THING PACKAGED A DIFFERENT WAY. NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN.

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, December 19, 2011

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Jackson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chrismas Crafts and Entertaining: Fun Projects & Gifts plus Great Recipes (Hardcover)

great book,lots of fun and arts and crafts .excellent recipes. hours and hours of entertainment.many fun projects.good to have such a book at home

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative and Innovative, December 28, 2000

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Bookwormwood "JohnnE" (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chrismas Crafts and Entertaining: Fun Projects & Gifts plus Great Recipes (Hardcover)

A very good crafts book to have on hand. Many of the ideas presented can be adapted to other holidays and religious events. Besides crafting for home decorating, the crafts are of a grand quality to present as gifts. The directions are clear and what I appreciated most: a list of materials/items needed to complete a project. Additional pages provide tips that can be applied to other tasks/projects and condensed to one page for easy reference. The pictures provide the extra info you need when you are not comfortable with the written instructions. I recommend this book as one to keep on the shelf and when you need that quick gift, decoration or idea, just reach for this one!