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Make every Christmas a cookie craft Christmas! The holidays offer just the right combination of cold weather and family togetherness for cookie crafters to elevate their skills to showstopping new heights. With more than 60 new Christmas cookie designs, along with festive New Year’s cookies and lovely Hanukkah treats, Cookie Craft Christmas delivers colorful inspiration to cookie decorators just when they need it most.

Each spread features a full-page, close-up photograph of one cookie cutter shape with detailed decorating instructions on the facing page. Some pages feature one gloriously decorated cookie, while others might feature two or three interpretations of the same shape — ornaments in complementary colors, Christmas trees decorated in varying styles, or gingerbread men wearing a rainbow of colors and patterns.

Decorating instructions are as simple as tinting cookie dough green before baking Christmas trees or as intricate as piping hair on a gingerbread grandma, creating a frilly pattern for her apron, and decorating her dress using a pretty feathering technique. Techniques are described in full in a Decorating Glossary, and cookie and icing recipes are included.

Fresh inspiration and fabulous decorating ideas fill the pages of this handy little sourcebook. It’s the perfect gift for anyone who has ever picked up a pastry bag.

Publisher's Note: 

The chart on page 17 gives ingredient quantities for making royal icing with meringue powder. Please note that you should use only 4 teaspoons of meringue powder for 2 cups of confectioners' sugar in both the piping and the flooding recipes. (The table incorrectly gives the meringue powder quantity as 4 tablespoons.) This will be corrected in reprints of the book.

Customer Reviews (13)

Cookie Craft Christmas
Nice book with many ideas. A book I will enjoy for many year. Nice addition to my collection.

small but inspiring book
This book is a must have for cooking decorating.I got lots of great ideas.From how to set up my work area and tools to unusual but beautiful color combinations.

just the perfect book for decorating cookies
This book is just what i was looking for.Simple, with easy explanations and amazing ideas for cookies. It's just the answer to all my questions about cookie decorating for Christmas. The authors are quite generous and humble not only sharing their recipes but their desing ideas. Great little book, it made me orderCookie Craft: From Baking to Luster Dust, Designs and Techniques for Creative Cookie Occasions days after, and i'm excited for the next cookie baking time.

Thank you Valarie and Janice for another amazing book......
I have so many post-it note flags in this book! I was so inspired (see customer images) I had to share my photos!! I am a beginner at this, I have been watching Martha Stewart do it for years, but really needed a book like this to get my groove on, LOL! Thank you Valarie and Janice for the much needed inspiration.

To all you busy moms out there, it is not impossible to make gorgeous cookies. Follow the directions of this wonderful book (small but mighty) and you will be amazed at what you can accomplish! I have 6 kids underfoot, and was able to decorate over 150 cookies as gifts this Christmas. I didn't buy any gifts or go to the mall, I just got in the kitchen with this book and went for it. I took 1 day to bake, and the next to decorate. Next year I will start earlier. They keep well in clear favor bags sold at craft stores, with a pretty ribbon of your choice to close the top. Hope you find this book as inspirational as I did! :)

good decorating book
Explains how to decorate many types of Christmas cookies.I wish it had more recipes using buttercream icing and less with royal icing.I think buttercream tastes better. ... Read more

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• Offers readers inspirational Christmas decorating ideas to help beautify their homes in a creative and personal way.

• Is dedicated solely to the season of Christmas, giving the book a clear focus.

• Packed with a variety of ideas and projects including: festive decorating schemes, stunning themed trees, quick-to-make ornaments and cards, appealing gifts to make, and easy crafts.

• Step-by-step instructions for craft projects are included in the back of the book.

Amazon.com Review
Deck the halls with tons of ideas and projects that help make the season bright

Whether you incorporate handmade items as part of your decor, celebrations, or gift giving, adding a personal touch to Christmas makes the holiday season even more special. Christmas Ideas is packed with easy and inspirational ways to help beautify and personalize your holiday season. You'll get ideas for festive decorating schemes, stunning themed trees, quick-to-make ornaments and cards, appealing gifts, and easy crafts. So before you adorn your home or begin penning your Christmas cards, turn to this gorgeous book for

• Projects that bring a handmade touch to holiday d¿cor, gifts, and celebrations
• Step-by-step instructions for craft projects
• Ideas for holiday entertaining including kitchen-tested recipes
• Gorgeous color photos that offer inspiration and guidance

Christmas Ideas is a treasure-trove of holiday merriment—a perfect source for creating unforgettable Christmas celebrations and traditions you'll be proud to share with family and friends.

Craft and Recipe Excerpts from Best of Christmas Ideas

Beaded Trees

Shortbread Sticks

Flames of Green

Customer Reviews (2)

Treasury for the Holidays
This is an unusual book, every page full of instructions for beautiful crafts or mouth-watering holiday recipes, as well as many pages containing gorgeous photos of either the finished craft projects or the ready-to-eat food that looks as good as it tastes. The recipes are mostly for the average cook, but some are easier and some a bit more difficult to prepare.

While I've had my copy of this book approximately two decades, I find it as interesting to read now as I did then; a timeless and wonderful book to peruse during the holidays. Something for everyone can be found within these pages. Although this book does contain many different nativity scene projects done with different techniques, and requiring different skill levels to complete, there are an abundance of other craft projects so that nobody need feel left out.

Amazon.com no longer sells this new, however many third party sellers have copies available in any condition, including new, most of them at very reasonable prices. If you love crafts and cooking, this is the book for you.

Better Homes and Gardens Treasury of Christmas Crafts and Foods
Thank you for a good product that is not flawed or missing pages and is in very very good condition for such an old book.I also appreciate the quick delivery by mail.Thanks for keeping my trusts with sellers like you that do not steal my limited spending money.Only on a pension, I thank you for your very reasonable pricing.God bless. herlinda ... Read more

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Straight from a country famous for its Christmas celebrations, Swedish author Helene Lundberg goes into detail on everything necessary to make beautiful Christmas crafts with an authentic Swedish twist. This full-color book includes lists of necessary materials, step-by-step pictures of each project, and patterns in the back of the book so you get perfect results with every craft. From stockings, ornaments, and picture frames to creative gift wrappings, Christmas cards, and homemade candles, the simple and elegant projects in this book are easy enough to appeal to beginners, but exquisite enough to make even the newest crafter seem like an expert. 90 color photos and 10 b/w illustrations. ... Read more

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Disappp\ointed
Was disappointed - didn't contain the type of projects which would have interested me.However, did give the book to someone who does a lot of crafts and she found it helpful. ... Read more

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No matter where it's celebrated, Christmas is a joyful time of year around the world. Now kids can enjoy their very own "international" Christmas with seventeen yuletide projects and some very special ideas for getting into the holiday spirit! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Easy to do
These crafts were fun and easy to do with materials you might have around or are cheap to get.I liked the stories that went with each craft.It fit well with our Church Christmas theme of "World Peace".The book's price tag was also not too high so it fit into our budget and saved our Advent Event this year!

All books need praise but some still have to do without it...
This book was a real disappointment. The crafts described were not specifically related to countries of origin and they were very very simple-even did not need any descriptions; it did not include creative projects that would be appealing to kids. ... Read more

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This book is the perfect solution for holiday crafters with busy schedules. It contains over 100 exciting new craft projects including embellished clothing, tree-trimmers, wreaths, coasters, stockings, gift bags, and more! ... Read more

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Simply made decorations for home or school are an absorbing way for children to become involved in the celebration of Advent and Christmas. Parents, teachers and children will quickly learn to make crib figures, candles, lanterns, angels and a variety of Christmas tree decorations. The decorations are all described and fully illustrated with colour photographs. ... Read more

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mäusemaus
I loved this book! First of all, it describes a lot of crafts that I used to do with my mother. Second, it offers a variety of easil-to-follow descriptions and ideas for the holiday season with pictures and helpful drawings. I am sure I will come back to this book every year.

New Ideas for Christmas for Young and Old
This book contains many fabulous ideas for different crafts and decorations to do in preparation for Christmas, and all can be done with children. What I loved most about this book was that all the crafts are beautiful and sophisticated (no construction paper chains here!), with detailed instructions and designs. The projects included are candles, calendars, wreaths and table decorations, lanterns, angels, transparencies, straw stars, transparent stars, Christmas stables, and geometric figures. There is something for every interest. I would say that all the projects would require adult supervision, and probably from 3rd to 4th grade up to adult. A small book, but a treasure book of ideas. ... Read more

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If the words “classic Christmas” make images of Christmas cactus, fruitcake, and roast turkey dance in your head, then Classic Crafts and Recipes for the Holidays will make all of your yuletide dreams come true.

Arranged in ten chapters with such names as “Cranberries,” “Nuts,” “Citrus,” “Leaves,” and “Pinecones,” this festive compendium of holiday ideas and recipes is certain to show you how to make every Christmas one to remember. In “Winter Berries,” berries are used to make wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces. In its own chapter, fruitcake has been reinterpreted so it will never run the risk of being left uneaten. “Leaves” shows how to make keepsake gifts out of embossed leaves and cards, and throughout the book there are clever packaging and wrapping ideas to suit every taste and budget.

From now on, when you think of a classic Christmas, you’ll think of Classic Crafts and Recipes for the Holidays.
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Customer Reviews (5)

Martha's christmas revisited
This was an older book, but, Martha is a classic and so are her books, beautifully photographed and filled with lovely ideas, easy to follow recipes and crafts for the holliday season.I am happy to add it to my library!

Paper FUN
Martha Stewart does it right!!We joke and smile when it comes to Martha...AND we have to admit once we buy one of her products, she does it right every time...this book is an excellent example with ideas and patterns for crafting with papers..

A Very Beautiful Book
The photographs in this book are absolutely stunning.You could set it on your coffee table for guests to look through, and even if they don't know a Meyer lemon from a tangelo, they'll take great pleasure in looking through this book (they'll learn something, too).Everything is lovingly laid out, photographed and eloquently described.Buy the hardcover edition, because you'll want to keep it for a long time.

A great Holiday Treasure - and gift
Martha's Holiday book this really touched my heart. My mom has always grown Amaryllis and Christmas Cactus, chapters 4 & 5 really were a delightful surprise. I now know the Christmas Cactus the I have is called "White Christmas". When I told my mom about the charts, she was so interested in the book (she lives in Ohio and we live in Fl.) that I am immediately sending her one for Christmas. My son is a personal chef - so we all love to cook and I love to decorate. The pictures are great as usual, but I think I like the charts about the topic in each chapter. They are beautiful and informative. It was great to see the different types of pine cones and citrus. The best part is that even if you don't use these ideas during the holidays - the things you have learned will be useful all year and will be great to share with friends and family.
Some items may have been in Martha Stewart Living - that's great that the special ideas have been put in this holiday book to keep and treasure. (I don't keep every magazine - I will treasure this book).Thanks again to Martha!!!!

Lotsof reprints from the magazine
You know this going in, but there arent' as many really neat "new" things as the last books. More biscotti, and a lot of good uses for the endless bags of cranberries in the back of my freezer.I'll start on those for Christmas about November 1, I think.If you like Martha, this is the fifth in the series, but there wasn't anything besides the cranberry stuff that really "grabbed" me.Still, it's great to continue your collection. ... Read more

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Bring out your handmade holiday spirit! Use your favorite applique methods to create quilts, table decor, gifts and more. This book has something for everyone-projects range from classic to contemporary. Make it a Christmas that everyone wants to come home for! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

great possiabilty's
I was looking for ideas for a christmas quilt.I found this book to full of inspirations. The instructions are easy to follow. I love the idea of mixing the patterns in different ways.

Christmassy
Get your Christmas off to the best possible start by creating the right atmosphere with these quilted designs. Everything from stockings, cushions and wall hangings.I love the tree quilt best of all. Very easy to follow instructions and full-sized templates are always in demand. This review first appeared on Karen Platt's book review website.

Christmas With Possibilities
I loved this book!The directions were clearly written and the templates were full sized.It was nice that it had a variety of different projects and for different skill levels, although I believe even a beginner could be successful using these well written directions.This is a wonderful book to add to your quilting library!I can hardly wait to make some of the projects in the book!! ... Read more

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Directions are quite brief and occasionally too superficial, but most are adequate for these fairly simple projects, and patterns are included where necessary. Beginners can seek further help from the general instructions section, which helps clarify the basics of decoupage, fabric painting, wirework, polymer clay, and other common techniques. More advanced crafters will appreciate the quantity of pretty projects they can whip up--often in far less than two hours. --Amy Handy ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Not great
I have many craft books and this one has a few things I might make but I wasn't at all impressed with the ideas or the book.

two hour christmas crafts
Oodles and oodles of christmas projects is styles from country to victorian and on to asian and modern.The full page, full color photos of the finished items are great.There are even more ideas in the general instruction section.Great book! ... Read more

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This book of crafts by The Vanessa-Ann Collection contains more than 75 projects for ornaments, presents, banners, and stockings. Full-color photos. Full-sized patterns. ... Read more

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Useful, inexpensive gifts for kids to make
This is a terrific book! The crafts shown inside are not Disney related, and most of them are useful gifts like pencil holders and bird feeders etc. -- not just things that sit there looking pretty and gathering dust. Great for kids of all ages and budgets of all sizes.

Disney's Christmas Crafts for Kids
I just checked this book at the library and it is a must to buy.The ideas are fun and unique.I know my kids 2 and 5 will love the characters and the presentation of the crafts.I can't wait to get crafting forChristmas.Happy crafting! ... Read more

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Christmas Make it Sparkle is a wonderful book filled with 225 simple, crafts, food and decorating ideas for your holiday home. Christmas is the most beautiful time of the year. Colored lights shimmer in neighborhood windows, fresh evergreens are adorned with glittering ornaments, and snow glistens. You can see the excitement in the little eyes that twinkle throughout the season. Your holiday home becomes the focal point for all of this marvelous activity and you want to share your talents with the ones you love. In this gook you'll find ideas for beautiful ornaments and tree decorations, glorious wreaths and centerpieces, memorable handmade greeting cards, delicious recipes, stunningly simple decorations, clever gifts for everyone on your holiday list, and unique lighting ideas. All of the easy to make projects, recipes and ideas will help make your holiday just a little brighter. So as you reflect upon this most beautiful time of the year, take time to feel the warmth of the season in your home, and in your heart, as you make this Christmas one that sparkles. See other holiday ideas Google BRAVE INK PRESS ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Half star is actually too much!
What a waste of money.Don't buy this book.The recipes have not been tested.Each and every one I made did not work.Shame on the authors, shame on the publisher!

Disappointed...
Every flip of the page has a different idea or project to do for Christmas. They aren't good ideas. Definitely an aquired taste. Everything requires skill and a lot of different items that might be hard to find. This book should only be bought by very craft minded people or people who have a lot of time on their hands. Unfortunately, I wont be using this book for anything.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!
I bought this book to get some ideas for parties and crafts that my kids and I could make together.I will be making my own beautiful christmas cards and using some of the decorations on my holiday table.We also found some fun ornaments that we could make together as a family. ... Read more

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satisfied
I received this item in great shape and within the time frame. Very satisfied with it

Right on time
The Book was in very good condition.Delivery was fast, and my wife loved it.

Excellent Stocking Pattern
If you're looking for an easy, generous-sized stocking pattern, this book is perfect for you.It is a very easy courthouse step pattern.Great tree skirt pattern, too.I'm not a big applique person, but if you like them, there are many good applique patterns and projects.Great book.Good directions.Excellent patterns! ... Read more

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A collection of ideas for holiday decorating and entertaining. Over 80 dynamic craft ideas are divided into three sections: angels, santas and outdoor decor. ... Read more

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All year long we anticipate Christmas, a season wrapped generously with caring, warmth, and love-a time when we renew our spirits and remember that gathering together is a blessing. It's a magical holiday-voices chorus in harmony, children delight in stories of wonder, and we savor every precious moment.

Better Homes and Gardens Christmas All Through the House captures this spirit with hundreds of make-it-yourself crafts and decorating ideas. Look for wonderful ways to trim the tree and deck your house in holiday finery. Prepare special recipes-kitchen-tested to guarantee spectacular results-from casual munchies to just-for-company dishes. You'll also find inspired gifts to make for family and friends.

So share you talents and love with all those dear to you. Whether adorning the perfect wreath for your front door, creating a cherub doll for your own little angel, or baking dozens of goodies for your neighbors, you'll create sights, sounds, and aromas that will linger in loved ones' memories long after the New Year has passed. Christmas All Through the Housewhat a better way to celebrate the most beloved of all holidays!

There are hundreds of ideas to make your house bright, holiday fare delicious, and gifts unforgettable.

- Ornaments and evergreens to delight the entire family.
- Recipes to make every holiday get-together a celebration.
- Trims and treasures to make your holiday home spectacular.
- Gifts to make with love and give with pride.
- Wrapping ideas to add even more fun to gift-giving. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Not For Lazy Holiday Types Like Me
Admittedly, I'm a big holiday geek, and I thought I'd save some of the inevitable end-of-the-year indulgences in new decorations by actually making stuff myself.Cool stuff, with nails and tree branches and things.This book, it turns out, is pretty, but it's more about glue guns and glitter.The crafts are not particularly suited to sharing the creative impulse with children.It's for adults--among whom it seems I should not be counted.But, if you've got lots and lots of time to glue, this is your ticket, your flying carpet, your Great Holiday Testament.

A "must have" if you like to try a little bit of everything
This book has a place of honor in my collection of various craft books. It is packed full of absolutely gorgeous crafts that you would proudly show off in your home or give to your friends and loved ones. What I particularily liked about this book is the wide representation of different craft techniques from all (and I mean all) types of needleworks to working with gourds, floral crafts, folk art painting, food crafting etc. My main craft passions are crochet and floral crafting but as I already have many books for these two crafts, I was looking for something that dabbled in a little bit of everything and this book did not disappoint me. The stunning projects will inspire you to try your hand at other types of craft techniques no matter what craft you are most passionate about.

If your creative passion is in the kitchen I must warn you though, that the recipes in this book are far outnumbered by the amount of craft projects. If you tend to serve your standard turkey and stuffing Christmas fare however, you will be pleased that the recipes here do not sway you to try something completely different but rather give you appetizer and dessert options as well as some crafty edible and non-edible food ideas to decorate your Christmas table. You will also find recipes that are suitable throughout the holiday season such as hot soups for warming up the kids after spending an afternoon outdoors or for preparing a Christmas morning buffet or a New Years Eve fare. Not only are there ideas of what to feed your guests there are also quite a few food gift ideas along with inspiring packaging projects such as country style jars and gift bags to show off your accomplisments.

As for project skill requirements, there is so much diversity that there is definately something to suit every skill level. I beleive those that will benefit most from this book however, will be avid crafters that are interested in trying a little bit of everything...and if that's you...don't hesitate...buy the book!

Wonderful crafting and decorating ideas
This book is filled with beautiful ideas and inspirations.It's well laid out and the directions are clear and easy to follow.It does however contain a lot of recipes.If I wanted a cookbook that's what I'd buy.I find many of these wonderful books end up using recipes as ways to add to the number of pages.Many of recipes are nice but I have my own collection of holiday recipes and recipe books.If you like recipes mixed in with holiday ideas, great!If you don't, this book is still worth having as the craft section is super !

Lots of ideas
I got this book a month ago and still haven't really read through the thing in it's entirety yet.It's full of ideas!
It's a big book for the money.

An enjoyable book filled with projects
I think the thing that most struck me about this book was the variety of projects.They really mean it when they say the projects can be done all year long.I also like the fact that the projects range in skill level.This book gives me something to aspire to.The designs are cleaver, and the projects are definately sometihng you will want to give out to others.Projects include various types of crafts such as painting, decorating, stitching, and a hoarde of great recipes.A definate purchase for the craft person inside of you. ... Read more

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Step-by-step instructions with patterns and diagrams for more than 50 gnome-inspired Christmas decorations and crafts. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Much better than I had expected
I love this book.It came nicely packaged and quickly. It is one of my favorite books to share and to do projects for my grandchildren.It was inexpensive for what I got.

Gorgeous
This book is absolutely adorable!I don't think I can make any of the crafts, but I don't care.

Years ago when the first "Gnomes" book came out I fell in love with the drawings.The book was always wow expensive, and I never bought it.Now, who cares?This "Gnomes Book of Christmas Crafts" is wonderful.It starts out with carved gnomes.I can't carve, but I might try copying the design in clay.There are full-sized patterns, detailed instructions for sewing, and full color copyable pictures to work with.There are sewing projects (can't do it), painting projects (can't do it), and even ideas for baking and decorating cookies like gnomes (YES I CAN!).Lovely, lovely, lovely.I have to see if I can get our local supermarket to color copy the gnome figures onto edible paper to decorate the cookies.

The little storyline about the author and her family is 'whatever,' but the pictures of the home (theirs?) are nice, and give a real Scandinavian look to all the projects.

This book is definitely for people who like gnomes.(And little red mushrooms with white polka dots.)It's Christmas-y enough with an Adventcalendar and stuff, but it's for year-round gnome lovers.And oh, wow, the lady-gnome tea cozy!
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A gorgeous book of craft activities including recipes, making Christmas tree ornaments, book marks, a crown and clothespeg mice. There are also tear-out gift tags and stickers to decorate the activity items when given as presents. ... Read more