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paver2

"This one made me laugh right out loud! It has to go on my "to do" list for sure. I am not that good with needle and thread, but I will try it for sure. I can just see it hanging on the tree and people giving it a double take."

paver2

"Those are neat, but finding colored cardboard and black card stock would be hard to find here. I'm not sure what could be substituted, other than painting plain cardboard and maybe using school folders, since they come in black? I like the houses, but just don't know about finding the materials."

paver2

"I don't use a real tree any more, but I do have a spruce in the back yard I could cut a few pieces from around Christmas. I like the way this looks and I can imagine that it smells good, too. How about putting some of those miniature ornaments on it?"

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"I love this Christmas Wave Throw and it is so easy to follow the directions. I have made it in a smaller size to decorate the bottom of my granddaughter's small fake Christmas tree in her room. It looks better than the white fake snow felt that we used to use."

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"This Helping Hands Christmas Garland is a fantastic project to do with your kids or grandkids. Gathering a lot of things to use to decorate them can really bring out their creativity. Another way to do it is to cut the ribbon long enough to add a new set of handprints for each child every year, and they can see how their hands have grown over the years. Like marking their heights on a door frame."

Papercrafts for Christmas: Making Cards & Decorations

Papercrafts for Christmas: Making Cards & Decorations
By: Judy Balchin and Polly Pinder
Published By: Search Press
ISBN: 978-84448-319-8

Book reviewed by Julia Litz, editor of AllFreeChristmasCrafts

From cards to decorations, there are so many ways to get crafty during the holiday season. Sharpen your papercrafting skills with help from this crafty guide. In Papercrafts for Christmas: Making Cards & Decorations, you'll find 18 unique projects to keep you busy all year long.

This 144-page book includes three sections: crafts for Christmas cards, trees and tabletops. Each section includes a materials list and templates. The projects have step-by-step instructions and color photos, so you'll never get lost or have lingering questions about your project.

What's also great about this book is that you aren't just using paper for your projects. Some projects require sewing, embossing and even glass painting. This is a great excuse to try something new and step outside your comfort zone!

Whether you love the look of the Stitched Stocking Card (p. 10) or want to make a Twirling Holly Candle Holder (p. 122), there's no shortage of creative inspiration in this handy crafting guide. Start working on these projects now - by the time the holidays roll around, you'll be fully prepared to celebrate!

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