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 | As the annual success of the Christmas issue of Martha Stewart Living makes clear, planning, cooking, and decorating for the holidays with Martha's help has become an American tradition. With an organization inspired by the words of beloved carols, the newest book in this series wraps up a host of Martha's good ideas and good things in a beautiful package her fans will treasure. List Price: $ Price: $17.60   |
 | For anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature, pounding flowers is the perfect craft. Using materials that are readily available and following a satisfyingly simple technique, readers can produce beautiful botanical impressions that make great gifts, appealing wearable art, or attractive home accessories. In this lavishly illustrated book, author Laura Martin describes projects that anyone of any skill level can do. All one needs are a few flowers and leaves, a hammer, a solid surface to pound on, and paper or fabric to receive the image. Examples of the 48 projects include tablecloths and napkins, lampshades, place mats, gift wrap, scarves, and greeting cards. A complete plant guide covers all the best plant materials to use and details how to grow, harvest, and hammer each one for sure-fire success every time. List Price: $ Price: $15.96 |
 | Thousands of entrepreneurial-minded people who like to work with their hands have discovered that gift baskets are an ideal small-scale business, but not all gift baskets are created equal. With The Gift Basket Design Book, however, anyone with a modicum of talent can produce dazzling, professional-quality baskets for all occasions. Shirley Frazier, longtime gift-basket professional, reveals techniques that yield wonderful results and shows step-by-step how to put together delightful baskets for major and everyday events, from a 50th wedding anniversary to an impromptu pick-me-up for a chocoholic. The book begins with a discussion of the types of general supplies that are needed for all gift baskets and where to find these items. It then goes on to explain in detail the basics of constructing a basket, from filling the base and placing the products to adding the finishing touches and sealing it all up. Perhaps the greatest benefit of this book are the clear, detailed instructions for creating specific baskets for a wide range of occasions and milestones, including: Birthdays Holidays Thank you Get well Good luck Congratulations New baby Sweet sixteen Pamper me Night at the movies Just for kids New home Bereavement Bon voyage Marriage New job And much more Photos throughout let readers see exactly how much glue to use or where a skewer should be attached or how a finished basket should look. A special section showcases the favorite baskets of actual designers from around the country, with notes on why each is popular. No other book offers the same level of detailed guidance on how to create baskets that are retail-store perfect. This is the only reference that gift-basket professionals or amateurs will need to hone their basket-designing skills. List Price: $ Price: $12.56 |
 | Happy Birthday! Kick off that special day with a Sparkling Card Cake, hang up a festive Party Pinata, festoon a room with Revelers' Ribbon Streamers, and then sweeten the deal with a delicious Candyland ChooChoo Cake made with an irresistible frosted train of mini-loaf cakes. This cookbook offers up over a dozen mouthwatering cakes and confections, four complete birthday menus with accompanying recipes, plenty of tip-top party them ideas, and more than twenty simple decorations and favors that are sure to delight everyone. List Price: $ Price: $11.96 |
 | This book celebrates the returning popularity of wedding and party favors. Many brides want to give something back to the guests who attend their weddings; a special, handmade favor is often just what the bride is looking for to make her wedding unique and memorable. Now, more than ever, that same personal touch is sought out in other areas of entertaining, from simple family Thanksgivings to more elaborate dinner parties and corporate fundraisers. Beverly Clarkâs favor designs range from simple to elaborate, and each includes a materials list, estimated time required, price range, and level of experience required for the assembler. Filled with beautiful color photographs and simple black-and-white instructional drawings, Fabulous Favors provides a wide variety of ideas for anyone who wants to add a personal creative touch to a wedding, party, or other special occasion. List Price: $ Price: $11.16 |