Scandi Christmas: Over 45 projects and quick ideas for beautiful decorations & gifts
Product ID: 50440294
Create special Christmas memories by making these cards, decorations, garlands and cosy gifts with a Scandinavian flavour. Christiane Bellstedt Myers has developed a beautiful collection of Christmas essentials using natural materials and traditional colour themes of red and white, and green and silver. The four chapters cover a wide range of crafts, including collage, embroidery, sewing and baking, and take inspiration from Scandinavian traditions to bring the magic of hygge to your holiday celebrations. Make a group of little sparkling Christmas trees for your table, hang Danish paper cone decorations on your tree, create a sweet pinecone family, or a scented anise wreath, and don’t forget to indulge in the Scandinavian passion for candlelight by making some beautiful twig candle holders. Try out some simple embroidery on the tiny framed pictures, which would make great gifts, or make a pretty mitten garland to hang on the mantelpiece. There is also a chapter of bakes including a delightful gingerbread house and a sweetly scented cookie wreath. So why not get the family involved and make the festive season really special by making decorations together? You can then relive those happy memories each year as you decorate your home. Review: A lovely , inspiring book with clear instructions and pretty Scandi projects . - Of the many books I've bought this year this is the one I love most . I've collected winter themed books for many years but there seems to have been a shortage of new ones over the last few years . This book beautifully put together with clear instructions and pictures that make you want to raid the stash and get creating . I don't think there is anything I would need to buy to make the items . The twig candle holders are simply glass jars , twigs and a glue gun . you can use a suitable adhesive as an alternative . I love the Hygge wool bag and I do have blankets ideal for that . A lot of things requiring fabric can use up oddments and smaller pieces . The fabric covered cans are an inspired use of all the tins we usually put in the recycling bin and of course they can be recycled in years to come if wished . i believe it's an excellent book for those of us who upcycle and reuse as much as possible The gingerbread house looks beautiful . I love all the natural greenery ideas and with the exception of the Danish paper cone - I don't like pointy things and all hearts should be rounded too - there isn't anything I don't want to make . If you love all things red . white , natural in a really pretty book you'll love this . There is a guide to simple stitches and clear full size templates at the back of the book . I highly recommend this book and look forward to future ones by the author . polly Review: So happy I bought this book - This really is a beautiful book, I bought two as I am going to give one to a friend for Christmas, the projects are well described and easy to make regardless of whether you have crafting experience or not. They will inspire you and would make lovely homemade gifts or give your home that individual style for Christmas. When the dark winter nights arrive I am going to enjoy sitting at my table having fun and looking forward imagining how lovely the tree and house will look this Christmas and watching the delighted look on my family and friends when I give them their very own special handmade with love gifts.
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P**A
A lovely , inspiring book with clear instructions and pretty Scandi projects .
Of the many books I've bought this year this is the one I love most . I've collected winter themed books for many years but there seems to have been a shortage of new ones over the last few years . This book beautifully put together with clear instructions and pictures that make you want to raid the stash and get creating . I don't think there is anything I would need to buy to make the items . The twig candle holders are simply glass jars , twigs and a glue gun . you can use a suitable adhesive as an alternative . I love the Hygge wool bag and I do have blankets ideal for that . A lot of things requiring fabric can use up oddments and smaller pieces . The fabric covered cans are an inspired use of all the tins we usually put in the recycling bin and of course they can be recycled in years to come if wished . i believe it's an excellent book for those of us who upcycle and reuse as much as possible The gingerbread house looks beautiful . I love all the natural greenery ideas and with the exception of the Danish paper cone - I don't like pointy things and all hearts should be rounded too - there isn't anything I don't want to make . If you love all things red . white , natural in a really pretty book you'll love this . There is a guide to simple stitches and clear full size templates at the back of the book . I highly recommend this book and look forward to future ones by the author . polly
W**N
So happy I bought this book
This really is a beautiful book, I bought two as I am going to give one to a friend for Christmas, the projects are well described and easy to make regardless of whether you have crafting experience or not. They will inspire you and would make lovely homemade gifts or give your home that individual style for Christmas. When the dark winter nights arrive I am going to enjoy sitting at my table having fun and looking forward imagining how lovely the tree and house will look this Christmas and watching the delighted look on my family and friends when I give them their very own special handmade with love gifts.
M**T
Lovely book
Lovely book with great ideas
S**L
Lovely book
Great book, lots of simple ideas. Really pleased I bought it. Can recommend
S**E
Great Christmas crafts
Book just arrived today and I love it ! Great for a beginner or advanced ; I love that it has so many easy ideas that won’t take too long to complete . Delivery was quicker than expected too ! Look forward to trying all the rustic Scandi beautiful crafts
M**Y
Joyous makes
This book is truly delightful. It is packed to the gunnels with little projects that can be done alone or with children - I had a fab day with my god daughter and her sister, making trees, angels and hanging decorations. I have also made a few of the other projects for little gifts or just to dot around my house. All the templates are included and very clear instructions are given. The photography is beautiful and as well as enhancing the book itself, illustrates the effect these darling makes can have on a home at Christmas time. Joy and enthusiasm run through this book and it is infectious. The projects use everyday items that can be found in the garden or the home and some, like the mitten garland are just so unique. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
C**E
Love it
The book has lots of lovely projects. None are expensive to make. Many different levels of expertise but none really difficult.
R**N
Disappointing content
Limited range of projects.
L**N
Nicely written and beautifully photographed.
This would make a nice coffee table book! The book is interesting to look through with very nice photographs. There is a nice selection of crafts - practically everyone can find a few they are capable of making. If you're not a crafty person, it's still a nice book to just leave out for others to look through. It would also make a good gift to give someone with a Scandinavian background. Linneaann
M**.
Ideas Especiales
Si buscas un bonito libro para ojear e inspirarte, sin duda este es una buena opción. Me ha gustado mucho
S**A
Libro natale
Meraviglioso.
B**D
Excellent Christmas Crafts!
This is an inspirational book! Just looking at the photos made me want to start crafting for Christmas. The items are not complicated yet are fun and classy! An excellent book for yourself or as a gift. For anyone who enjoys crafting or Christmas!
Y**Y
Love Scandi
Absolutely love the book!
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