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Old-Time Christmas Stickers

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full-color illustrations, selected from turn-of-the-century sources, depict rosy-cheeked youngsters in nightclothes, peasant outfits and stylish winter wear; figures of Father Christmas (who predated the modern Santa Claus); bags of toys, holly, trees and much more.

A Laurel Burch Christmas: Color the Season Beautiful with 25 Quilts and Crafts

Laurel Burch

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Gave as a gift 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I gave this as a gift to my wife. She loved it. The book covers her two favorite things, Cats and Quilts.

Editorial Review:

Crafters join celebrated artist Laurel Burch for an enchanting Christmas filled with beautiful quilt and craft projects. These fun, imaginative projects range from very easy to more challenging. Ideal holiday designs for beginners include projects using hand appliqué; no-sew; and fast, easy fusible web options. Secrets and shortcuts for creating festive Christmas quilts and crafts include embroidery, painting, stamping, and beading.

Crafting Christmas Gifts

Tone Finnanger

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

For sewing lovers only 3 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This is the first Christmas craft book that I ever got that did not specify it was a single subject project book. If you buy a "woodcarver's Christmas" you know what to expect. This book's "25 adorable projects" are all just variations on the same doll pattern. And its a particular type of pattern-small heads, long limbs, dots for eyes, no mouths. If I wanted to reproduce a specific style, like Mary Engelbreit (a favorite), I would look for that type of book. I'm very disappointed. Maybe it's my fault, maybe I should have known something about the author, but I am not familiar with this particular style, and it doesn't 'wow' me.

Editorial Review:

Features 25 adorable projects, including angels, snowmen, reindeer and other yuletide favorites

*Covers a variety of cute Christmas characters that will appeal to friends and family of all ages
*Every project is hand-sewn and comes complete with easy-to-follow instructions and templates
*Includes detailed information on techniques and patterns for making the projects' distinctive clothes and faces

With this charming collection of easy step-by-step projects, crafters can choose from more than two dozen loveable characters in rich, sumptuous shades that are ready for Christmas. Readers will find traditional Christmas characters like angels and snowmen as well as novelties like appliqué penguins, mice, and advent calendars. All of the projects use widely available fabrics and actual-size templates. Crafting Christmas Gifts also includes instructions for delightfully simple Christmas cards, hearts, tree decorations and gift bags.

The Ultimate Guide to Pool Maintenance, Third Edition

Terry Tamminen

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Harness All the Latest Technology, Equipment, and Methods Needed to Keep Any Pool or Spa in Top Condition!

The Ultimate Guide to Pool Maintenance provides complete guidance on all the maintenance and repair tasks required to keep pools and spas working at peak efficiency. This Third Edition now contains information on the latest technology and equipment, together with Quick Start Guides and difficulty ratings for each procedure.

Filled with hundreds of detailed illustrations, this updated classic features:

• A step-by-step explanation of each pool maintenance procedure with easy-to-follow photos
• Quick Start Guides to help readers start and finish each task quickly
• Tricks of the Trade to make each procedure easier
• Tools of the Trade highlighting parts and tools for each job
• An Easy, Advanced, or Pro difficulty rating for every task
• The following new material: new information on chlorine alternatives; a new section on maintaining saltwater pools; expanded coverage of pools with built-in spas

Inside This Updated Pool Maintenance “Bible”

• The Pool and Spa • Basic Plumbing Systems • Advanced Plumbing Systems • Pumps and Motors _ Filters • Heaters • Additional Equipment • Water Chemistry • Cleaning and Servicing • Special Procedures • Water Features • Commercial Pools • Winterizing • Basic Electricity • The Toolbox • 50 Things Your Pool and Spa Can Do for Our Environment • Facts and Formulas • Typical Pool and Spa Health, Safety, and Building Codes

Crafting Springtime Gifts: 25 Adorable Projects Featuring Bunnies, Chicks, Lambs & Other Springtime Favorites

Tone Finnanger

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A very good book! 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

This book is packed from cover to cover with projects, each project cuter than the next. Not your typical craft collection book, wonderful pictures and good instructions.

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

This book was definately one of the best craft books I have purchased to make Spring crafts with. Her directions are very easy to understand, and each project was a hit with family and friends. Her ideas are not overly cute, making them perfect for anyone. I have used her patterns for baby gifts as well as decorating my own home. I hope she continues to design. She is one of the best.

Editorial Review:

Make a selection of loveable characters inspired by springtime with this adorable collection of 25 quick and easy step-by-step projects. Create cute characters in beautiful, fresh pastel shades ready for the spring. All the projects can be sewn easily by hand using accessible fabrics and actual-size templates. The projects include bunnies, geese, hens, lambs and other springtime characters. Also included are delightfully quick and simple applique and patchwork Easter cards, hearts, egg cosies, bags, and tea cosies.

The Ultimate Christmas: The Best Experts' Advice for a Memorable Season with Stories and Photos of Holiday Magic (Ultimate Series)

Jeanne Bice

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Create a Magical Holiday Season for You and Yours . . .

You know the moment when it feels like Christmas—when you make your annual pilgrimage to the tree lot and the 'blue spruce or pine' debate commences, when you share favorite memories over a second helping of your mother's stuffing, or when you feel the tug in your throat during the holiday pageant.

Now you can revel in the true meaning and spirit of the season with Ultimate Christmas, an entertaining, touching, and uplifting collection of true stories and awe-inspiring photographs of holiday magic (and a little mania!). From the kindness and generosity of strangers to the turkey that got away, from the innocence and pure joy of a child to the tree that really was too tall to fit, this Yuletide treasury will make you laugh and cry, and help you celebrate everything that is delightful—and perhaps slightly dysfunctional—about the holidays.

And, if you're searching for some holiday inspiration, fashion and decorating guru Jeanne Bice, the founder of The Quacker Factory, shares must-know info for making things merry, including eco-friendly ways to deck the halls, a simple, sensational open house menu, homemade crafts, and etiquette rules for regifting, holiday 'brag' letters, and the dreaded fruitcake.

This is the ultimate Christmas volume you'll want to bring out year after year to help create lasting memories and savor the warmth of the season.

Holiday Hero: A Man's Manual for Holiday Lighting

Brad Finkle

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

holiday hero 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

The item was a gift for my husband. He really seems to enjoy reading it!

Nice addition to Holiday tradition 4 out of 5 stars.
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This book was given to me as a gift. I have been decorating for several years and found the book to be an enjoyable read. The author has a great sense of humor and definitely put me in the mood to decorate. Reading the "Holiday Hero" man creed was awesome. It was essentially a list of Christmas man laws. Brilliant. The section on electricity would be especially helpful for beginners. I look forward to reading the book each year!

Editorial Review:

Be the brightest star on the block when holiday season rolls around. In this easy-to-use outdoor decorating guide, "Mr. Christmas" himself helps transform any home into a sparkling winter wonderland. For everyone from electrical project wizards to people who have never used an extension cord, here is a step-by-step guide to planning, shopping for, and installing a dazzling house and yard display for the holidays. This book turns complex technical tasks into easy and affordable do-it-yourself projects that will impress the wife, enchant the kids, and make the neighbors green with envy. With detailed illustrations and handy packing and storage tips, Holiday Hero eliminates the holiday headaches of untangling lights year after year. Things are looking brighter already.

Gooseberry Patch Christmas

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great Book! 4 out of 5 stars.
11 of 12 people found this review helpful.

What a great book! It's a shame that amazon doesn't have it in. However, if you're missing this one, you can go to gooseberrypatch.com and they have this one online. Plus, they have it in hardback too, which I prefer. Try oxmoorhouse.com too - they may have it as well. The more you order, the more you save! Anyway, this is such a great book and is basically a continuation of the fabulous recipes that are in book three. I use these recipes throughout the year and I just can't tell you how wonderful they are! My husband doesn't like it when I give these as gifts because he wants everyone to think I'm a gourmet cook! You won't be disappointed with these books - the decorating ideas are fabulous as are the gift projects. These make awesome gifts too!

Editorial Review:

Make this Christmas the most magical ever! Brimming with over 100 delicious recipes and more than 75 delightful gift ideas, Gooseberry Patch Christmas, Book 4 is filled with charming illustrations, beautiful full-color photos, and quick & easy ideas sure to bring holiday cheer.

Halloween: The Best of Martha Stewart Living

Martha Stewart Living Magazine

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Total reviews: 28 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Favorite Halloween Craft (and more) Book!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I found this book at my local library a few years ago. I loved it so much, I kept it until finding it on Amazon. The book has fantastic colorful pictures that get you in the spirit of Halloween no matter what time of year it is. It has fun craft ideas, spooky recipes and costume ideas for all ages.

Most of the crafts in this book are fairly easy for anyone to attempt,however you may find a few that require tools that you might not have unless you an avid Craftster.
She has a large chapter on Pumpkin carving/decorating that has ideas for children and adults. The book has a great deal of very unique Halloween crafts that are sure to impress and spook your friends and family.

As for the recipes,they aren't too difficult. I recommend "The Hot Spiced Concord - Grape Juice"(A new twist on spiced cider) "The Great Pumpkin Cake", "Ancient Eggs" and of course The Lady Finger's and Man toes. These recipes will be a hit at any Halloween gathering.

I haven't tired out any of the makeup/costume ideas yet,however they look fantastic and not very difficult. She has included the best Mummy makeup I have ever seen, and only requires everyday kitchen ingredients.
Even Martha appears as a few frightful characters with complete how to instructions (I had no idea she was the model in a few of the photos!)

You don't have to be a fan of Martha Stewart to enjoy this book. Its filled with tons of ideas for all ages. I seriously recommend this book to anyone that enjoys DIY holiday decorating and of course the Halloween food is ...to die for! This book is worth every cent, It has been my go to Halloween craft book since 2004 and I have no intention of finding another (unless it's an update)

Happy Haunting!

Editorial Review:

Halloween is rivaled only by Christmas when it comes to the holidays that generate the most interest for Martha Stewart Living’s readers. Halloween is a compendium of the best Halloween ideas published in the magazine over the last decade.

To help celebrate this ghoulish holiday, the editors of Martha Stewart Living bring us Halloween, a compilation of all the best tricks and treats of the spooky season.

Organized in two sections, Halloween makes this holiday so much fun it’s scary. In “Tricking,” pranksters will find all manner of pumpkin carving, eerie lighting, and makeup and decorating ideas. “Treating” provides the recipes for having a Halloween feast or a hanted-house party and ideas for making mischief with kids.

Advent Arts and Christmas Crafts: With Prayers and Rituals for Family, School and Church

Jeanne Heiberg

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Included in this all in one craft book are step-by-step directions for projects for pre-schoolers through teens, as well as reflections and readings, and ecumenical prayers and rituals for each age group.

For use with children 5 to teens.