Making Christmas Table Decorations

Oct 06

No Christmas table is complete without a few decorations. Don't buy them readymade from stores, make your own this year...

It is surprising what the most ordinary materials (including items usually destined for the trash) can be turned into with a bit of patience and skill. Cocktail glasses for example, or old boutique bags with a holographic finish. Or what about a wee tin bucket, and some perforated metal sheeting used for radiator covers? I confess to being surprised at what attractive table decorations these items became and applaud the recycling sentiments heartily. Of course you need some other more usual items too, but nothing too expensive or hard to obtain (louder applause) and I think I had just about everything, or could rustle it up without much ado.

The instructions went into the methods thoroughly, with plenty of large colored photos showing the items being made up. There is even a small strip of real snowflakes that you can scan in and print out, some templates and the gallery options look easy enough to make even without more than a few words' worth of description. One of my favorite Christmas craft books, and highly recommended.

Issue 13

Get crafting for Christmas with two new book releases - Making Christmas Table Decorations and Making Christmas Tree Decorations. Both suitable for all skill levels and accompanied by step-by-step instructions, these releases are crammed with imaginative projects to get you geared up for the festive season.

Christmas 2006

Make your Christmas lunch extra special this year with some homemade festive table decorations. This book makes it easy for crafters of all levels to make six stunning pieces - a Christmas candle shade, copper trees centerpiece, mini gift bag, holly candle holder, napkin rings and spcial surprise boxes. There are plenty of other project ideas and photos scattered throughout the book too.

Inside you'll find instructions that are clearly laid out and have large photos accompanying them, so each step is clear and easy to follow. All of the templates you need for the projects are included in the back of the book too, which is very handy!

Issue 34, Dec 06

Search Press has brought out Making Christmas Table Decorations and Making Christmas Tree Decorations and they're full of festive inspirations for the season.