Making Christmas Tree Decorations by Judy Balchin

Making Christmas Tree Decorations by Judy Balchin

Making decorations for your Christmas tree is explained in six simple and easy-to-follow projects, ranging from stocking garlands to gift boxes. Judy Balchin's designs are beautifully and clearly shown in step-by-step photographs, allowing you to personalise your Christmas tree with attractive professional quality decorations. All of the projects are suitable for both traditional and more modern Christmas trees, allowing you to add to your existing collection or make a complete new set!

Oct 06

Don't head for your local garden center this year to stock up on Christmas tree decorations, make your own insteadThe children can help, and what could be nicer than the whole family sitting around the table on dark winter evenings making decorations together?

Not all the projects are suitable for junior crafters, but quite a few are or have easier stages in them that can use some little helpers. There are garlands, for example, and those cardboard cone angels or miniature crackers minus the snaps. More involved are labels that are actually containers for wee gifts, and boxes to decorate and fill. Metal embossing, dry embossing, blobbing about with inks (literally), using peel-offs, painting and tearing paper are a few techniques used. As usual, it is all handsomely illustrated and easy to follow. Missing are any slightly more advanced projects, which is a bit of a pity, but more experienced crafters can use the ideas and take them further. I can think of a few right now.

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Judy Balchin studied art at Cardiff College of Art. Following this, she specialized in graphic design at Kent Institute of Art and Design in Maidstone. After working as a graphics assistant at the BBC Television Centre, she joined Adverkit International Ltd as a lettering artist. This began her love affair with letters, producing book jackets, logos and television titles over many years. During this time, she also became involved in the craft world. She has appeared on television, worked as a craft demonstrator, designed craft kits and run workshops. She has produced more than 20 books on various crafts and is the author of many articles for craft magazines. Judy lives in Maidstone, Kent.

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ISBN 13	9781844481620
ISBN 10	184448162X
Title	Making Christmas Tree Decorations
Author	Judy Balchin
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Search Press Ltd
Year published	2006-08-23
Number of pages	48
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.