Papercrafts for Christmas: Making Cards and Decorations »

Judy Balchin is a lettering artist who designs titles for book jackets and television shows and the author of Handmade Art Nouveau Cards. She also designs craft kits and conducts workshops on silk painting, glass painting, and painting on porcelain. Polly Pinder has written and illustrated a number of books on cake decoration, growing herbs, papermaking, and paper crafts. She is the author of Handmade Oriental Cards.

A magical Christmas is sure to be had by those surrounded by personalized Christmas decorations, from stocking garlands and gift boxes to candle shades and napkin rings. This expansive guidebook to Christmas crafts includes 18 simple projects accompanied by step-by-step pictures and easy-to-follow instructions. Also included are more sophisticated projects that incorporate wire and beading techniques, sewing, embossing, and glass painting. With all the inspiration hobbyists and crafters need to create unique and crafty pieces, the delightfully simple cards, hearts, tree decorations, and festive accent pieces will surely impress family and friends.

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They say that it is never too early to start getting ready for Christmas . . . it will arrive sooner than you think!