A Christmas Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom

<P><B>Make the most of the festive season with this charmingly illustrated book packed full of crafting ideas, baking recipes and gardening projects, all perfect for enjoying during Christmas!</B><br><br>Get ready for <B>fun, wholesome crafting activities</B>, such as how to <B>make a decorative garland</B> from beads and string. Discover the <B>creativity of using recycled materials </B>and learn about how you can <B>reuse old holiday cards </B>to create <B>bookmarks</B>, <B>gift tags </B>and even your own <B>bunting</B>.</P><P>Then roll up your sleeves and get your apron ready for the <B>simple, tasty and festive recipes</B> that each make a delicious treat to give away as Christmas gifts. From <B>maple syrup caramels</B>, which need only two ingredients, to deliciously <B>warming cinnamon rolls </B>to share around on Christmas morning, you will be delighted by how easy it is to get involved with the cosy fun.</P><P>Woven throughout the book are nuggets of <B>nature-themed festive wisdom </B>that encourage you to think about <B>self-sufficiency</B>, written by series author and <B>homesteading teacher Angela Ferraro-Fanning</B>. You will discover how to <B>attract a</B><B>‘Santa crow’</B>, which can leave gifts in exchange for food, you''ll learn about how to <B>grow elderberry plants from cuttings</B>, and you’ll <B>enjoy some mystical lore about the pattern of the moon across the Christmas season.</B></P><P>All the <B>activities are broken down into steps,</B> clearly explained and <B>accompanied by AnneliesDraws’ adorable illustrations</B>. The <B>gardening and planting activities will suit any space</B>, as they will work equally well on windowsills as in gardens.</P><P>This special book from Ivy Kids will <B>nurture creativity </B>and <B>deep connections with the living world</B>, and will <B>help young readers and families to celebrate the holiday season with planet-friendly fun</B>.<br><br><br></P>