Unpacking the Christmas decorations, putting up the tree and decorating the house is always an excitingtime. And nestling, hidden somewhere in the corner of a box or bottom of a bag, is some forgottenfavourite that revives memories of Christmasses past. Traditionally, decorations were always handmade using materials that could be found around the houseand gleaned from nature. And it's still immensely satisfying to make your own. Children love to help, andmaking 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 ago with guaranteed success! The joy of Christmas decorations is that they're not meant to bemasterpieces. They're fun, they're quick, they can even be kitsch, but en masse, they're alwaysbeautiful. This book has 35 projects and ideas to get you started, all with full-colour step-by-stepinstructions and helpful techniques - use them, adapt them, develop your own. Because when it comesdown to it, the best of home-made is that it's an expression of yourself.
