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Author
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
1875, Owen Thomas, a poor Welsh coal miner, falls in love with a beautiful London actress, Jessica Lavery. He builds her a cottage in his village and enchants her with the promise of the holidays theyĺl share after they marry. According to his special Thomas family tradition, the Christmas tree must always be outside, where it can look up to God. Owen carves her an angel to go on top of their tree, with lavender eyes like hers, a token more meaningful...
Publisher
Creative Publishing International
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
Description
The crafting techniques and distinctive styles that characterize so many Christmas ornaments have origins in the customs and folklore of our ancestors. In this compact book, with its elegant presentation, the stories are told for twelve handcrafted ornaments, along with directions on how to make them.
Publisher
Better Homes and Gardens Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Whether traditional or unexpected, big or small, stitched or painted -- handcrafted ornaments add festive flair to holiday decorating. The wondrous assortment of handcrafted trims in this book provides hundreds of ideas to spark your creativity. The step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and patterns ensure each beautiful Christmas ornament you make is filled with the beauty of the season.
Author
Publisher
No Starch Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Offers detailed step-by-step visual instructions for making Christmas ornaments from LEGO bricks, including Santa, a reindeer, male and female snowmen, a gingerbread house, an early computer, a container of french fries, and other designs.
8) The new Christmas tree: 24 dazzling trees and over 100 handcrafted projects for an inspired holiday
Author
Publisher
Artisan
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
This Christmas, consider everyday objects from a new point of view, embrace a fresh color palette, or give your children's handmade ornaments or special family heirlooms a new life. The inspiration is endless here, with one-of-a-kind trees that celebrate food, nature, fashion, folk art, typography, color, and art history. Each spectacular design is easily replicated, with step-by-step instructions for crafting coordinating ornaments, garlands, and...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
c2014.
Language
English
Description
Christmas stockings, ornaments, and more -- this is every crocheter's must-have holiday project book! Beginners will love Edie Eckman's useful technique tutorial, and experienced crafters will want to jump right in and start one of these 20 exciting projects. The book includes eight different stockings, festive ornaments for trees and tabletops, a tree skirt, and other decorations for the home. Each pattern includes a symbol chart and is labeled with...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In his attempt to make this the best Christmas ever, Jack accidentally breaks a very old ornament, releasing a tiny fairy who teaches him something about the true Christmas spirit.
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Make this holiday one your family will remember forever! With these 19 fun, simple patterns, even first-time knitters can create beautiful knitted Christmas stockings, as well as delightful knit and felt ornaments for the Christmas tree.
Author
Publisher
CICO Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Making your own Christmas decorations is a truly thoughtful way to celebrate the holiday, and the 27 projects in Christmas Ornaments covers every aspect of decorating your home for this special time of year. With an emphasis on simple Scandinavian style and easy techniques, these are quick makes with no special skill required, just basic sewing, cutting, sticking, and arranging." -- Back cover.
These simple handmade decorations will add Christmas...
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this heartfelt story, a young girl comes to see the comfort of traditions after a loved one has died. The authors have crafted a story as special as an old ornament, one that mixes the yearning for holidays past with the joy of a new holiday.
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Initially, super-snazzy Christmas tree ornament, Otto, thinks he should be placed at the top of tree to be admired, but then he realizes where he really wants to be.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Joyeux Noel, everybody! (That's French for Merry Christmas.) And what could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles--and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited about decorating the Christmas tree. She bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and has been waiting...
Author
Publisher
North Winds Press, an imprint of Scholastic Canada Ltd
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"When Grandma asks Lincoln and Georgia to decorate the Christmas tree, she has no idea what she's getting into. Grandma is baking Christmas cookies, so she asks Lincoln and Georgia to decorate the tree.They put on the lights, and the garlands, and the balls, and the candy canes. Then Olivia runs upstairs and brings back a toy bird. She puts it on a branch, turns it on and it goes TWEET TWEET TWEET. "HA!" says Lincoln "I can beat that." He runs to...