Creative ideas for 27 decorative Christmas items made from natural materials and found objects. • Create unique handmade Christmas décor and gifts with a simple, rustic look • Transform pinecones, scrap wood, seeds, nuts, fabric, old jars and bottles, twigs, paper bags, and other easy-to-find materials into beautiful decorations • Projects include wreaths, candleholders, ornaments, miniature santas and Christmas trees, centerpieces, and more

The authors of Madderlake's Trade Secrets show us how to look around and discover for ourselves the best natural materials for creating our own Christmas decorations and traditions. You're no Grinch if you've had it with all the tinsel, standard-issue poinsettia arrangements and the rest of the commercial Christmas juggernaut--it just means that you're ready to go natural! 150+ full-color photos.

133 projects for gifts, ornaments and holiday decorating.

Let craft gurus Alan Gear and Barry Freestone be your crafting hosts as you plan and prepare for the holidays. This book contains everything you need to know to create a range of wonderful items as gifts, and to decorate the tree, table and home to welcome your guests. Using seasonal materials and simple techniques, create great presents for family and friends, exciting cards, seasonal wreaths, garlands, tree decorations, table items and mouthwatering candies. Packed with festive and creative ideas, The Ultimate Handcrafted Christmas is the definitive guide to creating the perfect Christmas.

Contains complete directions for making over ninety wreaths, decorations, and ornaments such as pine needle ornaments, and twig wreath.

Instructions and patterns to follow when using materials from nature in various craft projects, such as bird houses, dried flowers, corn-husk dolls, and Christmas ornaments.