Swedish Christmas Crafts

Straight from a country famous for its Christmas celebrations comes a book that explains everything necessary to make beautiful Christmas crafts with an authentic Swedish twist. In this full-color book, author Helene S. Lundberg includes lists of necessary materials, step-by-step photographs of each project, and all the patterns you need to make each craft picture-perfect. A chapter on tips and techniques advises crafters on the proper use of crafting tools, such as craft knives, special scissors, a variety of paper, and different types of tape and glue. Learn how to make: Lucia wreath and apples Snow candles 3D tree cards Elegant wreaths Colorful Christmas crackers From stockings and ornaments, to picture frames and gift wrapping, to Christmas cards and homemade candles, the simple and elegant projects in this book are easy enough to appeal to beginners, but exquisite enough to make even the newest crafter seem like an expert.

How to make 35 small and simple Christmas decorations and gifts with a subtle Scandinavian look. • Simple designs, both modern and traditional, for stockings, advent calendars, wreaths, table decorations, tree skirts, ornaments, cards, and more • Also includes 5 delicious recipes for traditional Scandinavian Christmas baked goods • Uses simple sewing, papercraft, and cooking techniques

Here readers will learn how to bring those warm traditions into their own homes, wherever they live. Included are instructions to make mulled wine, homemade peanut brittle, red candied apples, crisp pepparkakor, lightly browned Swedish meatballs, candles, wreaths, and more. Each recipe and project are accompanied by beautiful full-color photographs. From fashioning centerpieces to baking delicious cookies to hand-making Christmas tree ornaments, this book will inspire readers to rediscover the joys of a Scandinavian Christmas.

Straight from a country famous for its Christmas celebrations, Swedish author Helene Lundberg goes into detail on everything necessary to make beautiful Christmas crafts with an authentic Swedish twist. This full-color book includes lists of necessary materials, step-by-step pictures of each project, and patterns in the back of the book so you get perfect results with every craft. From stockings, ornaments, and picture frames to creative gift wrappings, Christmas cards, and homemade candles, the simple and elegant projects in this book are easy enough to appeal to beginners, but exquisite enough to make even the newest crafter seem like an expert.

A wealth of recipes, decorations and gifts to add a little Scandinavian magic to any Christmas!

The noisy children of three neighboring families have a gay time at Christmas baking cookies, cutting and decorating trees, eating fruitcake and tarts, and opening Christmas gifts.

A collection of 50 easy-to-make Christmas crafts with an appealing Norwegian flair Instructions, full-size patterns, and color photos cover stuffed dolls and animals, wreaths, cloth ornaments, stockings, pillows, gift wrap, greeting cards, wall hangings, and traditional edible treats Offers gift ideas and inspiration for displaying projects Includes instructions for simple craft techniques--sewing, embroidery, appliqué, and embossing--all at a beginner's level