FEATURES
2014 Holiday Gift Guide
PATTERNS
Dazzling Snowflake Wreath
By Alison Tanner
Capture the wonder of winter in the crystalline details of this seasonal design
Jeweled Christmas Ornaments
By Sheila Landry
Add a bit of bling to your tree with subtle-but-sparkly rhinestones
Centerpiece Christmas Tree
By Gloria Cosgrove and Alison Tanner
Doves and candles accent a stately holiday piece
Cheery Winter Cardinal
By Sue Mey
Make a two-part birdhouse for a merry 3-D look
PROJECTS
United States Wildlife Puzzle
By Brian and Alexis Beals
Clever puzzle includes animal silhouettes to add a layer of complexity
3-D Intarsia Shepherd and Sheep
By Kathy Wise
Beautiful freestanding figures are meaningful any time of year
Claus the Christmas Puppy
By Judy Gale Roberts
This in-the-round intarsia puppy is adorable from head to tail
Festive Gift Boxes
By Carole Rothman
Use an easy gluing technique to “wrap” gorgeous gift boxes with wooden ribbon
Snow Day Doll Sled
By Dennis Simmons
Old-fashioned sled fits 18” American Girl® dolls
Stairway From Heaven Music Box
By John Hutchinson
Wings flutter and halos bob as these angels “sing”
Chomping Shark Toy
By David Wakefield
Push this predator and watch his crunching jaws in action
TECHNIQUES
Custom Sticky Notes
By Dan Bowe
Add a name or custom greeting to ordinary sticky notes
Google Earth Puzzle
By Dan Bowe
Use satellite images to create a custom puzzle for everyone on your list
Scrolling Shortcuts:
Add Color the Easy Way
By John Nelson
Skip the paint and use preprinted artwork to decorate your scrolled designs