Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas : Crafts, Decorating Tips, and Recipes, 1920s–1960s

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 Recapture the magic of Christmases past with fifty easy-to-make craft projects, candy recipes, and nostalgic retro art! Inspired by the most sought-after treasures from the 1920s through the 1960s, Susan 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 art 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. Provides Step-by-step Instructions For Recipes And Crafts Inspired By Christmas Fare And Decorations From The 1920s To The 1960s. How To Use This Book -- The 1920s -- The 1930s -- The 1940s -- The 1950s -- The 1960s -- Candy -- Source List. Susan Waggoner ; Photographs By Jeff Elkins. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Describes the wonders of the Christmas season in years gone by. This title offers advice and how to information designed to help readers get the look for the decades ranging from the 1920s through to the 1960s. It includes decorating ideas and projects to re-create some of the most popular items from these decades. A collection of vintage Christmas craft projects and recipes from the 1920s through the 1960s, with full color photographs