Chrismas Crafts and Entertaining: Fun Projects & Gifts plus Great Recipes (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Christmas Crafts & Entertaining is an impressive combination of recipes, decorating ideas and quick craft projects that add to the excitement of the holidays. The book contains over 80 easy-to-make ideas, from projects so simple that all instructions fit on one page to more complex creations, like quilted place mats. Included are instructions for making colorful centerpieces and attractive table settings that add to the festive feel, as well as 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.

Highlights: Covers a wide range of difficulty levels-from simple stencils to more complicated projects, like quilted placemats. Contains decorating craft ideas ideas for everything from the front door to the table, such as wreaths, table linens, centerpieces and other festive accessories. Includes recipes for mouth-watering breakfasts,appetizers, side dishes, breads and desserts like candies, cakes and cookies.

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: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #879,220 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By	camella (AUSTIN, TX) - See all my reviews

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

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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!