Provides illustrated instructions for making Christmas decorations modelled on authentic folk items crafted over the past two centuries, and describes the customs surrounding each

This how-to craft book contains easy to follow instructions for making 90 decoration, many based on traditional folk crafts. Utilizing natural materials - nuts, cones, pine needles, cornhusks, and shells - and other basic supplies readily available in most homes, the ornaments range from very simple ones that children will want to make to more complex creations that will appeal to and challenge adults interested in crafts.

Superb photography, descriptive text, and 27 charming color drawings present ideas and how-to's for creating wreaths, cones, swags, roping, and other holiday decorations for mantels, stairways, windows, and tables.

Detailed instructions and diagrams show how to make traditional colonial-style Christmas decorations.