Amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the words and tunes of Christmas carols run through our heads, cheering us on and reminding us of the joys of celebrating with friends and family. These beloved songs are the theme for this book, a wonderful collection of craft, cooking, and decorating ideas. The fun starts with “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” a project based on the memorable gifts presented in the song. “Deck the Halls” focuses on using holly in unusual centerpieces and decorations. And whether they listen to Bing Crosby crooning in the background or create their own chorus, families will enjoy preparing a classic “White Christmas” aglow with white decorations and featuring white foods. As always, color photographs and clear directions make every project a joy to create.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Though the piano music is not useful for me (don't have a piano), I like seeing the acutal words to the Christmas songs, and believe their presentation in the book, with burnished corners and pretty fonts, greatly enhances the product. As for the crafts that go with these traditional songs, they are a joy to behold, and not all that difficult or time consuming to make.
Martha's books are by far better a product than her "By Mail" or "Catalogue for Living" kits, so if you're interested in putting out some money to have beautifully elegant Christmas decorations like her own, go with the book and assemble your own materials.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I think this is such a great book if you're trying to decorate your home for Christmas without spending a fortune, which is important, especially when you're a young wife like me! (It takes a little more time to make stuff, but who really wants store-bought decorations anyway? It seems to mean more when you make it yourself.) Some of the recipes are a little tricky, but they look beautiful when their done and are great for entertaining. The crafts are mostly very simple and fun. Fabulous book!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
The beauty of this book is in the colors; celebrating the Christmas spirit with exquisite combinations of creamy winter whites, blues, and golden yellows.
The ideas for ornaments, wreaths, and ingenuous ways to wrap money as a gift, are not slap-dash "quickies", but designs for objects that would be kept and enjoyed for many seasons to come. Standouts include the gorgeous Damask stockings, made from vintage fabrics, the wonderful fruit wreath in warm pastels, and my favorite, the "Ladies dancing and lords a-leaping" strung across the fireplace.
The ideas for ornaments, wreaths, and ingenuous ways to wrap money as a gift, are not slap-dash "quickies", but designs for objects that would be kept and enjoyed for many seasons to come. Standouts include the gorgeous Damask stockings, made from vintage fabrics, the wonderful fruit wreath in warm pastels, and my favorite, the "Ladies dancing and lords a-leaping" strung across the fireplace.
The recipes are sumptuous and shown in elegant settings, and very special is the sheet music that has the look of antique reproductions, of many familiar carols.
In the back of the volume there are templates for the many craft objects in the book, making the construction of them simpler, though you will obviously need a scanner and printer if you want to vary the size of the items, and many look like one would want to enlarge them.
As one would expect from Martha, the photography and layout is excellent, with thick, glossy pages. Even if one does not follow the patterns or recipes to the letter, it is a good "idea" book, and it's strength is its subtle color palette, used to great effect.
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Published on December 16, 2007 by Mrs. Pink
Pass On This One. There are better books.
Try Carolyn Bell's book, Gooseberry Patch Old-Fashioned Country Christmas: A Holiday Keepsake of Recipes, Traditions, Homemade Gifts, Decorating Ideas & Favorite Childhood by... Read more
Published on January 9, 2003
Too Hard To Make The Crafts
I tried a few and it took hours to do. I guess I need the staff she has on her show. I think you can do better.
Published on January 8, 2003
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Despite the nonchalance with which those around Berlin received the song-the cast of Holiday Inn apparently thought his Valentine's Day number "Be Careful, It's My Heart" would be the biggest hit of the film-the composer knew what was what. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
electric mixer fitted, glass glitter, meringue mushrooms, wreath form, rimmed baking sheet, whisk attachment, craft glue, offset spatula, paddle attachment, teaspoon coarse salt, clean work surface Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Twelve Days of Christmas, Christmas Eve, Upon the Housetop, Three French New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Despite the nonchalance with which those around Berlin received the song-the cast of Holiday Inn apparently thought his Valentine's Day number "Be Careful, It's My Heart" would be the biggest hit of the film-the composer knew what was what. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
electric mixer fitted, glass glitter, meringue mushrooms, wreath form, rimmed baking sheet, whisk attachment, craft glue, offset spatula, paddle attachment, teaspoon coarse salt, clean work surface Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Twelve Days of Christmas, Christmas Eve, Upon the Housetop, Three French New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- White Christmas: Movie Vocal Selections (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook) by Irving Berlin in Front Matter, page 1, and page 17
- American Christmas (Williams-Sonoma Seasonal Celebration) by Williams-Sonoma in Back Matter
- The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore on page 49
- A Christmas Carol (Bantam Classic) by Charles Dickens on page 63
- The Night Before Christmas: A Classic Illustrated Edition by Clement C. Moore on page 49
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