Have yourself a very vintage Christmas : crafts, decorating tips, and recipes, 1920s-1960s / Susan Waggoner ; photographs by Jeff Elkins.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781584799238 (alk. paper)
- ISBN: 1584799234 (alk. paper)
- Physical Description: 144 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang : 2011.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | How to use this book -- The 1920s -- The 1930s -- The 1940s -- The 1950s -- The 1960s -- Candy -- Source list. |
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Subject: | Christmas decorations > United States. Handicraft > United States. Christmas > United States > History. |
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- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Erlanger Branch | 745.59412 W131h 2011 (Text) | 33126017213137 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Independence Branch | 745.59412 W131h 2011 (Text) | 33126017641980 | Display | Available | - |
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Provides step-by-step instructions for recipes and crafts inspired by Christmas fare and decorations from the 1920s to the 1960s. - Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
In her newest volume, Susan Waggoner recaptures the magic of Christmases past with the vintage crafts projects readers have been craving. Inspired by the most sought-after treasures from the 1920s through the 1960s, Waggoner recreates a tempting array of decorations and provides step-by-step instructions that allow anyone to deck their halls with cellophane wreaths, glittered glass ornament balls, beaded bell garlands, and whimsical, tinsel-bedecked treat cups. Those pressed for time will also find quick crafts for every decade, along with style notes and decorating tips to pull it all together. Nostalgic bonus art throughout provides a host of images to use in greeting cards and photo holders. And to keep spirits merry and energy flowing, Waggoner includes a sampler of easy-to-make candy recipes, from Mackinac Island Fudge to old-fashioned soft caramels.
Praise for Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas:
&;If you're looking for nostalgia or a retro style, this is the perfect book to help you plan your Christmas decorations. . . . A well-thought-out themed book for any craft collection.&; &;Library Journal
&;Packed with an amazing amount of information and/or tips for having a fab retro holiday of your own.&; &;The Costco Connection
- Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
In her newest volume, Susan Waggoner recaptures the magic of Christmases past with the vintage crafts projects readers have been craving. Inspired by the most sought-after treasures from the 1920s through the 1960s, Waggoner recreates a tempting array of decorations and provides step-by-step instructions that allow anyone to deck their halls with cellophane wreaths, glittered glass ornament balls, beaded bell garlands, and whimsical, tinsel-bedecked treat cups. Those pressed for time will also find quick crafts for every decade, along with style notes and decorating tips to pull it all together. Nostalgic bonus art throughout provides a host of images to use in greeting cards and photo holders. And to keep spirits merry and energy flowing, Waggoner includes a sampler of easy-to-make candy recipes, from Mackinac Island Fudge to old-fashioned soft caramels.
Praise for Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas:
âIf you're looking for nostalgia or a retro style, this is the perfect book to help you plan your Christmas decorations. . . . A well-thought-out themed book for any craft collection.â âLibrary Journal
âPacked with an amazing amount of information and/or tips for having a fab retro holiday of your own.â âThe Costco Connection