Christmas Happy & Bright

by Carol Field Dahlstrom, Kristen Krumhardt (Illustrator)

This book is filled with glorious, yet easy-to-make Christmas Crafts, Decorating Ideas, Quick Gifts and Wraps, and Yummy Cookies. Look for projects to quilt, knit, paint, scrapbook, bake, and more. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Colored lights, shimmer in the windows, holiday trees are adorned with sparkling trims, snow glistens in the countryside under star-filled skies, and children's giggles can be heard everywhere as Christmas draws near. Almost like magic, the world becomes a happier and brighter place. In this book we've given you ideas, projects, and recipes to help make your holiday home reflect this happy and bright season. You'll find ideas for making cleaver ornaments, beautiful tree decorations, simple centerpieces, welcoming wreaths, and colorful holiday stockings. There are gift ideas galore and handmade cards that you'll want to make and give. And from the kitchen you'll find delicious Christmas cookies, cakes and candies you'll want to try and share with friends and family. So as you prepare for this most wonderful time of year we hope that these easy to make Christmas projects and recipes will help make your Christmas Happy & Bright.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published July 8, 2006

About the author

CAROL FIELD DAHLSTROM was Executive Editor at Better Homes and Gardens books for many years. She is now president of her own company, Brave Ink Press. She became interested in developing gluten-free recipes when family members were diagnosed with Celiac disease.

ELIZABETH DAHLSTROM BURNLEY has a M.S. and B.S. in Nutritional Science. She is currently a faculty member at Iowa State University, teaching food science and human nutrition courses, as well as a class on gluten-free cooking and baking.

MARCIA SCHULTZ DAHLSTROM has Celiac disease. Marcia has dedicated herself to developing gluten-free recipes that are easy and inexpensive and that she can prepare and enjoy with her family."