Instant Gratification: Ornaments Fast and Fabulous Projects

by Toy, Julie; Endler Sterbenz, Carol; Sterbenz, Genevieve A.

• ISBN13: 9780811830232
• ISBN10: 0811830233
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

Spread the joy and magic of the Christmas season with beautiful ornaments you make yourself. The projects in Instant Gratification: Ornaments range from elegant beaded affairs to adorable miniature toys. Readily available materials, inspiring photographs, and clear and thorough instructions make it simple to assemble and complete each sparkling piece in the space of an afternoon. With unique gifts for sharing or for hanging right on the family tree, Instant Gratification: Ornaments takes the stress out of the holidays.

Author Biography

Carol Endler Sterbenz is a syndicated columnist, founder of Handcraft Illustrated, and author of more than 25 books. She lives in New York.

Genevieve A. Sterbenz is a Manhattan-based stylist and writer whose books include Holiday Decorations and The Home Spa.

Julie Toy is a Los Angeles-based lifestyle photographer whose work has appeared in numerous magazines.

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(4)
Let It Snow
Silver-Blue Snowbird	12	(2)
Glitter Collars for Mini-Lights	14	(3)
Ice-Blue Snowflakes	17	(1)
Beaded Icicle	18	(2)
Silver Snowball	20	(3)
Snowy Pinecone	23	(2)
Frosted-Glass Ball	25	(2)
Organdy Sleeve for Mini-Lights	27	(1)
Crystal Ball with Plumage	28	(4)
Winter Gardens
Beaded Pears	32	(3)
Miniature Pepper Berry Wreath	35	(1)
Citrus Slices	36	(2)
Crystal Butterflies for Mini-Lights	38	(2)
Ribbon and Roses	40	(3)
Gilded Apple	43	(1)
Jingle-Bell Grape Cluster	44	(2)
Glitter Dragonfly	46	(4)
Celestial Skies
Shooting Star	50	(3)
Sunburst Christmas Cracker	53	(1)
Blue Moon	54	(2)
Glitter Galaxy	56	(3)
Starlight Shades for Mini-Lights	59	(1)
Night Sky	60	(2)
Silvery Moon	62	(4)
Favorite Things
Monogrammed Velvet Pouch	66	(2)
Framed Holiday Scene	68	(3)
Gift-Wrapped Packages	71	(2)
Cellophane Bows for Mini-Lights	73	(1)
Peppermint Candy Sticks	74	(2)
Miniature Velvet Stocking	76	(3)
Music-Paper Bell	79	(1)
Bottle of Bubbly	80	(2)
Silk Candy Box	82	(4)
Miniature Toys
Gingerbread House	86	(2)
Sugarplum Glass Ball	88	(2)
Vintage Drum	90	(3)
Rocking Horse	93	(2)
Baby Block	95	(1)
Red Baron	96	(2)
Harlequin Ball	98	(2)
Glossary of Materials and Tools	100	(2)
Source List	102	(1)
Patterns	103	(5)
Index	108