Wasatch County Library

As time is always at a premium during the holiday season, Clare Youngs has developed a beautiful collection of Christmas crafting ideas. And with festive decorations costing more and more, why not save expense without sacrificing on style with these original ideas?

Provides step-by-step instructions for simple Christmas craft projects made with basic craft supplies or recycled materials from around the house, including such options as a popsicle stick star, fabric scraps garland, and no-sew sock snowman.

"Make this Christmas the best ever with handmade gifts, one-of-a-kind crafts, easy holiday decorating ideas, and delicious goodies from the kitchen. Create delicious one-pan wonders your guests will love. Stitch up felt gingerbread house ornaments or quick-to-make paper reindeer place cards. Knit a pair of mittens for a perfect gift, or make a pom-pom wreath in a matter of minutes. Celebrate the season by making it a Christmas they will always remember--a...

When only child, Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora decide to book an cruise and skip Christmas altogether. Their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar, and when Blair calls on Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fiancee, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever.

Describes the celebration of Christmas in Italy and includes stories, songs, recipes, and craft projects.

"Christmas is a magical time of the year. How often have you lain in bed, visions of sugar plums dancing through your head? Maybe you've began to gently drift into a dream when, suddenly, you realize...you didn't move the elf! That darn elf. Making you get out of bed when you're all snuggled up after a long day of gift-wrapping. But you know that if you don't move it, the kids will begin to unravel the Christmas secrets you've worked so hard to preserve...

"All you need is paper, scissors and glue, and with the templates and step-by-step instructions in this book, you can create beautiful festive scenes at home. Start with snowflakes in different sizes and scatter them around the room, or hang them from your windows. Create the simplest Christmas tree topper, or a series of stars to decorate the family table. All sorts of paper can be used – from leftover wrapping paper, to baking paper and coffee...