1988 CREATIVE IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS CRAFTS & COOK BOOK

We are pleased to offer for your consideration a gently used (or unused) 154 page hardcover craft and cook book, CREATIVE IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS 1988, compiled by Kathleen English and Alison Nichols, published by Oxmoor House, 1988.   This book is in excellent condition with no markings, no torn or missing pages, no writing.   It contains written information and instructions, patterns, materials requirements for great Christmas decorating and gift projects, plus delicious holiday recipes and beautiful full-color photographs.  Sewing, Counted Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Painting, Applique, Knitting, Woodworking and more. 

CREATIVE IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS 1988:  "Are you ready? The countdown is on for Christmas! It's time to prepare for the celebrations to come. Leaf through this book, and you'll find all you'll need to make this Christmas the best ever." 

INTRODUCTION

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS:  Add a Note of Christmas;  Livable, Lovable Christmas Color;  Partners in Herbs;  Angelic Corn Husk Dolls;  A Starr Collection;  An Oklahoma Holiday;  City Meets Country;  Designs from Creation;  In a Studio by the Sea.

WELCOME THE SEASON: Folk-Art Santas;  Cross-Stitch Sampler;  With a Special Verse;  Simply Elegant Greetings;  Beaded Baubles;  A Basket of Christmas Tulips;  Corn Husk Santa;  Tapestry Flower Ornaments;  Decorate Your Lawn;  Knit St. Nick in the Nick of Time;  A Patchwork Stocking;  Santa Lives Here;  A Circle of Puppy Love;  A Jolly Reindeer Cookie Carrier;  Merry Mouse Card Holder;  Snowdrift Tree Skirt;  A Cozy Cottage Says Welcome;  A Cowboy Christmas;  A Ruffled Wreath Made to Last;  Ski Bunny Takes to the Slopes;  A Winter Wonderland;  Jolly Little Christmas Elf;  Gild Your Tree with Golden Sleds;  Ornamental Hexagons;  Banded with Color;  Place Mats that Mirror the Excitement;  Of the Season;  A Wreath for All Seasons;  A Jolly Pair;  Storybook Bear: A Keepsake Ornament.   

HANDMADE WITH LOVE:  Christmas Eve Nightie;  Swiss-Style Baby Bunting;  Clowning Around;  Wearable Art;  A Mug for Dad;  Sweatshirt with Celestial Charm;  This Big Puppy Is a Cuddle-Buddy;  Nordic-Inspired Design;  Roses and Bows;  A Cross-Stitch Sachet;  A Handy Mitt.

YOUR CHRISTMAS KITCHEN:

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (HOLIDAY SELECTIONS FROM DICKENS):  Creamy Eggnog Punch;  Beef Tenderloin Party Sandwiches;  Honey-Glazed Turkey with Sweet Potato Stuffing;  Goose with Sage and Onion;  Holiday Potato Swirls;  Sweet Chestnut Souffle;  White Chocolate-Topped Fruit and Nut Loaf;  Marvelous Mincemeat Pie;  Apples and Pears Poached in Wine;  Flaming Brandy Plum Pudding.   

THE MOVABLE FEAST OF ADVENT:  Cranberry Welcome;  Salmon Spread;  Gingered Hearts of Palm Salad;  Currant and Wine-Glazed Ham;  Marinated Broccoli and Parsnips;  Lemony Green Beans;  Carrots Spectacular;  Fancy Pinwheel Rolls;  Advent Cake;  Chocolate-Eggnog Swirl Pie. 

CELEBRATE WITH CHAMPAGNE AND CHEESECAKE:  Champagne Punch;  Fruit Bakset Cheesecake;  Amaretto Macaroon Cheesecake;  White Chocolate Cheesecake;  Cream Cheese and Pecan Cookies;  Cheesecake Brownies;  Miniature Cheesecakes. 

FAST AND FABULOUS MEALS:  Roasted Red Pepper Endive Boats;  Apples with Cranapple Ice;  Roasted Rack of Lamb;  Chocolate-Mint Pots de Creme;  Pork Chops with Pecans and Currants;  Whole Wheat Pancake and Sausage Platter;  Endive and Walnut Salad;  Holiday Rice-Mushroom Bake.   

SPECTACULAR CANDIES AND DELECTABLE GIFTS:  Marshmallow Snowmen;  Cinnamon-Swirl Sweet Rolls;  Zesty Gourmet Mustard;  Easy Sweet-and-Sour Sauce;  Holiday Tea Bags;  Italian-Seasoned Dressing and Croutons;  Raspberry Truffles;  Candy-Coated Pretzel Wreaths;  Sour Cream Festive Fudge;  Chocolate-Marzipan Confections. 

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