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A Very Beaded Christmas

by Terry Taylor

Book Details

Publisher:Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published:2009
Pages:136
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Christmas is a sparkling time--and beads make the season glow even brighter. Everyone crafts at Christmas, and beautiful seed, crystal, felted, and lampwork beads are an easy way to add twinkle and shine to everything: ornaments, centerpieces, handmade gifts, and more. Anyone who can string or glue or stitch can make these contemporary, charming wreaths, holiday cards, one-of-a-kind stockings, and gift bags. Lavish, colorful photographs showcase the projects.

Our Review

This comprehensive guide to holiday beading offers crafters of all skill levels accessible techniques for adding festive sparkle to their seasonal decor. Through clear instructions for stringing, gluing, and stitching with various bead types—including seed, crystal, felted, and lampwork varieties—readers can create everything from ornaments and centerpieces to personalized stockings and gift bags. The projects range from charming wreaths to handmade holiday cards, all designed to bring contemporary beaded elegance to Christmas celebrations. Lavish, colorful photography throughout provides both inspiration and practical visual guidance for each creation.

What sets this resource apart is its emphasis on approachable craftsmanship that yields professional-looking results without requiring advanced skills. The projects thoughtfully balance traditional holiday themes with modern aesthetics, making them suitable for crafters looking to update their seasonal decorations or create meaningful handmade gifts. Whether you're new to beading or an experienced artisan seeking fresh holiday inspiration, these designs transform simple materials into sparkling Christmas treasures that capture the magical glow of the season.

Themes

Crafts & Hobbies

Subjects

Crafts & Hobbies