So Easy Christmas

Directions for tree ornaments, cards, and gifts to make at Christmas.

This charming tale of an overgrown pine always being passed by for Christmas, and what his woodland friends do to help him, is sure to become a Christmas classic. With delightful illustrations by wildlife artist Michael Monroe and enchanting text from Colleen Monroe, the birds, deer and squirrel of this story help make their special friend's wish come true.

Spend more time celebrating and less in the kitchen! Quick & Easy Christmas, a new book in the best-selling Gooseberry Patch series, is filled with easy, inexpensive recipes. They’re quick to fix since each is ready in under 30 minutes or starts with just 8 ingredients or less...so simple! Heartwarming holiday memories and clever tips for easy-to-make gifts are also included...features for which Gooseberry Patch holiday books are known.

Unpacking the Christmas decorations, putting up the tree, and decorating the house is always an exciting time. And nestling, hidden somewhere in the corner of a box or bottom of a bag, is some forgotten favorite that revives memories of Christmasses past. Traditionally, decorations were always handmade using materials that could be found around the house and gleaned from nature. And it's still immensely satisfying to make your own. Children love to help, and making decorations and gifts is a wonderful way to fill the days of anticipation. You'll find most of the projects in this book require only the most basic skills, so everyone can have a go with guaranteed success! The joy of Christmas decorations is that they're not meant to be masterpieces. They're fun, they're quick, they can even be kitsch, but en masse, they're always beautiful. This book has 35 projects and ideas to get you started--use them, adapt them, develop your own. Because when it comes down to it, the best of home-made is that it's an expression of yourself. *35 easy-to-make projects, from tree decorations to table settings, from advent calendars to wreaths for the door. *Making Christmas decorations is hugely popular and adds a wonderful personal touch to the festive period. *Full-color step-by-step instructions and helpful techniques.

The fastest selling baking book of all time, from social media sensation Jane's Patisserie 'This will be the most-loved baking book in your stash!' - Zoë Sugg 'The Mary Berry of the Instagram age' - The Times Life is what you bake it - so bake it sweet! Discover how to make life sweet with 100 delicious bakes, cakes and treats from baking blogger, Jane. Jane's recipes are loved for being easy, customisable, and packed with your favourite flavours. Covering everything from gooey cookies and celebration cakes with a dreamy drip finish, to fluffy cupcakes and creamy no-bake cheesecakes, Jane' Patisserie is easy baking for everyone. Whether you're looking for a salted caramel fix, or a spicy biscoff bake, this book has everything you need to create iconic bakes and become a star baker. Includes new and exclusive recipes requested by her followers and the most popular classics from her blog - NYC Cookies, No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake, Salted Caramel Drip Cake and more!

Christmas is the number one holiday for crafting, decorating and gift giving. It's appropriate, then, that this exciting book is packed with 30 quick and easy projects that will appeal to crafters of all ages. There are five fun Christmas themes in all: Santa Claus Lane, including papier-mache Santas, candy cane holders and glass ball ornaments Visions of Sugarplums, including a gingerbread ornament, potpourri candle jar, candy cane ornament and sugarplum wreath Treasured Teddies, including a papier-mache bear ornament, bear candy jar, pin, gift card and baby's first Christmas ornament Frosty Fun, including a snowman snowflake ornament, clay pot, topiary, egg snowman on skis and winter wonderland wreath Glitters of Christmas Past, including an antique postcard keepsake book, a Victorian Santa box, rusty tin Victorian ornaments and a glorious gold wreath and much more! Perfect for busy families, beginning crafters and energetic children, each project comes with simple step-by-step instructions that deliver lots of holiday style, fun and flair for minimal effort. Materials for each project can be found at any local craft store. Special templates are included for projects that require more detail. Susan Cousineau is a freelance craft designer and has published several books with Leisure Arts, Plaid Enterprises and Hot Off the Press. She has also had numerous projects published in various craft magazines including Better Homes & Gardens, Crafts 'n Things, Craftworks, Crafts Magazine, Country Crafts, and more. She lives in International Falls, Minnesota.

A collection of craft ideas for kids that create a minimum of mess.