Traditionally Christmas decorations were always handmade using materials that could be found around the house and gleaned from nature. And it s still immensely satisfying to make your own. Children love to help and you ll find most of the projects in this book require only the most basic skills. The joy of Christmas decorations is that they re not meant to be masterpieces: they re fun they re quick they can even be kitsch but en masse they re always beautiful. This book has 35 projects and ideas to get you started all with full-color step-by-step instructions and helpful techniques--use them adapt them develop your own.--From publisher description. This title features 35 easy-to-make projects from tree decorations to table settings from advent calendars to wreaths for the door.