Better Homes & Gardens – Holiday Crafts 2019

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2 HolidayCrafts 2019

1 FROM THE EDITOR

6 CREATURE FEATURE

It’s no trick to turn skeletons, bats,

pumpkins, and blackbirds into

Halloween treats.

17 THE MOST

WONDERFUL COLORS

Go classic with red and green. Chic

creations showcase the traditional

color scheme in projects that have a

sense of today and yesterday.

28 THEMED SCENES
When space is tight, design-packed
Christmas trees become festive
tabletop powerhouses.

34 JOLLY FORECAST
Let it snow. In a red top hat and scarf,
this snowman is ready for the chill.

38 CHEAP PICKS

A little time investment pays

decorating dividends. Bank on

creativity for decor that looks

expensive but isn’t.

48 PEACEFUL FAMILY

GATHERING

Simple clay shapes combine for a

modern Nativity scene.

50 MAKING SPIRITS

BRIGHT

Whether your style is country or

modern, these ideas in black, red, and

white display sophisticated attitudes.

60 FARMHOUSE FLAIR

Naturally, these projects are texturally

suited for today’s modern aesthetic.

66 OLD-FASHIONED

CHARM

Nostalgia reigns in holiday decor that

captures the ambience of times past.

73 IN COZY COMPANY

As family and friends gather, call on

country comfort to bring warmth and

character to your home.

80 SEASONAL STARS

Scandinavian motifs and geometric

patterns stamp these projects with

custom looks you design.

86 A FEW OF YOUR

FAVORITE PLAYTHINGS

Young and old will marvel at the joyful

spirit in these playful projects.

96 WHIMSICAL WONDERS

Make ’em smile. Create lighthearted

projects that have quirky charisma.

104 SOFT AND SWEET

Delightful pastels and cheeky designs

entice your creative spirit.

111 EMBROIDERY STITCHES

112 SOURCES