Best of Christmas Ideas (Better Homes & Gardens Crafts) [Paperback]

Better Homes & Gardens (Author)

Book Description

Series: Better Homes & Gardens Crafts | Publication Date: July 20, 2009

• Offers readers inspirational Christmas decorating ideas to help beautify their homes in a creative and personal way.

• Is dedicated solely to the season of Christmas, giving the book a clear focus.

• Packed with a variety of ideas and projects including: festive decorating schemes, stunning themed trees, quick-to-make ornaments and cards, appealing gifts to make, and easy crafts.

• Step-by-step instructions for craft projects are included in the back of the book.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Deck the halls with tons of ideas and projects that help make the season bright

Whether you incorporate handmade items as part of your decor, celebrations, or gift giving, adding a personal touch to Christmas makes the holiday season even more special. Christmas Ideas is packed with easy and inspirational ways to help beautify and personalize your holiday season. You'll get ideas for festive decorating schemes, stunning themed trees, quick-to-make ornaments and cards, appealing gifts, and easy crafts. So before you adorn your home or begin penning your Christmas cards, turn to this gorgeous book for

• Projects that bring a handmade touch to holiday d¿cor, gifts, and celebrations
• Step-by-step instructions for craft projects
• Ideas for holiday entertaining including kitchen-tested recipes
• Gorgeous color photos that offer inspiration and guidance

Christmas Ideas is a treasure-trove of holiday merriment—a perfect source for creating unforgettable Christmas celebrations and traditions you'll be proud to share with family and friends.

Craft and Recipe Excerpts from Best of Christmas Ideas

Beaded Trees

Shortbread Sticks

Flames of Green

From the Back Cover

We Love Christmas!

Christmas is a magical time for all ages. Whether you love a traditional approach or like to mix it up from year to year, you'll find plenty of merry ideas inside this book for making your holiday a jolly celebration.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (July 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470503955
• ISBN-13: 978-0470503959
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #513,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Ideas, December 11, 2010

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Amanda Dunne "Mandy Dunne" (Canberra, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best of Christmas Ideas (Better Homes & Gardens Crafts) (Paperback)

This is a lovely book. Contains all my favourite parts of the BGH website for seasonal crafts and recipes. This is my idea of Christmas.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and simple ideas, December 3, 2010

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Tatiana (RF) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Best of Christmas Ideas (Better Homes & Gardens Crafts) (Paperback)

I like the book and find it useful. It offers simple ideas that can be varied in many ways. I looked for Xmas ideas that could help me organise inspiring pre-Christmas period with my 3-year old son. It helps.