The Ultimate Ornament Book

by Leisure Arts (Editor), Oxmoor House

Crafts and designing ideas in this really nice book! Hardcover with glossy and exciting colorful images. Approximate size, 8.25 x 9.50. Sharp and clean corners. Red endpages. Leisure Arts, Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, Publishers. Editor in Chief, Anne Van Wagner Childs. 1996 Edition. Total 128 pages. Contains color and black and white illustrations. Super ideas, creative tips, etc. A nice, giftable book for the person who loves to stay busy doing things. Originally sold for $19.95. Some really beautiful ideas for Christmas celebrations and occasions of entertaining. The pages are free of markings and tears. The spine is tight and straight. Elegant Accents; Nostalgic Noel; Just for Fun stuff and more. A great book! *4BC5

Genres: Crafts

128 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1996

About the author

Leisure Arts was born from a simple concept: The Art of Everyday Living. From its inception in 1971, Leisure Arts brightened lives through the art of needle crafting, specifically through crochet and knit publications. Today, Leisure Arts provides all the tools you need to live creatively. As a leading publisher of lifestyle and instructional craft publications, we work with a team of talented designers to bring you the latest trends in all crafting categories. From needle crafting and general crafting how-to books to adult coloring books, coloring instruments, home décor and beyond, it’s easy to make memories with Leisure Arts.

Reviews

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite ornament books. Mostly country style there is a chapter of elegant accents and a bit of victorian also. There are approximately 70 projects but sometimes there are 3 or more ornaments within a project. For instance, "penny rug charm" has ornaments, a tree topper and tree scarf instructions with 8 patterns for ornaments. Under "Barnyard Angels" there are patterns for a sheep, a cow and a pig made from felt with wings. There are patterns for nearly everything and only a few appear to need enlarging (at least I havent attempted those ones). There are some very original items I've never seen anywhere else such as the "starry snowflakes". Very simple yet incredibly striking.

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Altho very dated, this book has some very nice ideas and with some imagination, the suggestions they give could be updated for today's styles. Good pictures and clear instructions.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seemed like a lot of projects for kids to make, and since I don't like kids, well, there you go. The cover implies a more classic theme. Not for me, but I could see where it could be useful.