Simply Sparkling Christmas Beading: Over 35 Beautiful Beaded Decorations and Gifts

by Dorothy Wood

Overview

*Author's previous three beading titles have sold a total of 175,000 copies

*Beading is as popular as ever, and Christmas is one of the key crafting occasions

Whether it's a tealight holder, a pom-pom light garland, a Christmas stocking, gift bags, or a Christmas jewelry set, readers will embrace the decorating and gift ideas found in Simply Sparkling Christmas Beading. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions cover a huge range of techniques, including bead loom weaving, bead stitches, bead embroidery, and wiring, for projects that truly shine. With a selection of last-minute variation projects ideal for when time is short, even the most harried Christmas shopper will find something to craft in this accessible and friendly guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780715325438
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	06/02/2007
Pages:	114
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.24(d)

About the Author

Dorothy Wood is the author of over 20 craft books. The author of Simple Glass Beading, and a frequent contributor to Crafts Beautiful and Cardmaking & Papercrafts, she lives in Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the United Kingdom.

Table of Contents

Introduction     6
Beads     8
Decorating for Christmas     12
Let it Snow     14
We Three Kings     18
Fleurs de Noel     24
Countdown to Christmas     30
Enchanting Candlelight     36
Berry Merry Christmas     40
In a Spin     44
All Lit Up     48
Giving at Christmas     52
Ready for Santa     54
Poinsettia Perfection     60
Festive Greetings     64
Bags of Gifts     68
It's Party Time!     72
Christmas Wishes     78
Wrapped in Style     82
Going Crackers     86
Materials and Equipment     94
Techniques     96
Templates     103
Bead Project Details     108
Suppliers     110
Acknowledgments     111
About the Author     111
Index     112