Christmas Designs by Elaine Hill
This is a photocopiable pattern book from Search Press which I have found invaluable over the Christmas period. The book is filled with beautifully illustrated patterns, motifs and borders. If you are a craftaholic the chances are that this book can be used in a variety of ways such as painting on glass and fabrics or making greeting cards.
| Christmas Designs by Elaine Hill | |
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| Category: Crafts | |
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Reviewer: Sarah Cooper
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| Summary: Lots of varied designs to produce lots of festive delights. No image is the same and so I will be using this whenever I produce a festive project. | |
| Buy? Yes | Borrow? Yes |
| Pages: 32 | Date: October 2002 |
| Publisher: Search Press Ltd | |
| ISBN: 978-1903975404 | |
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The designs vary from figures, candles, toys, garlands, plants and trees. You have 32 pages of designs and most are A4 in size, which can be photocopied to a smaller or larger size. Some designs would be excellent for use on greeting cards or needlework; others would be perfect for glasswork or copper foiling.
I am always dubious before I buy a book as to whether the designs will be suitable for me, so I will give a rundown on the designs page by page:
Page 1- a large Star surrounded by smaller stars and in the centre there is a bough of holly tied in a bow. Smaller sprigs of holly also surround the stars.
Page 2- an enchanting looking house with some snow on the roof, Santa flying above with his reindeers.
Page 3 - A cosy looking fireplace with a cat snuggled up in front of the fire, a kettle hanging over the fire and the mantelpiece is filled with festive fruit and candles.
Page 4 - A Christmas tree emblazoned with candy sticks, baubles and ornaments and a fairy on top. Presents beneath a tree.
Page 5- a mantelpiece with a Snowman and candle on, beneath the mantelpiece there is a Christmas tree, which is almost the same shape as a fire.
Page 6 - Two enchanting looking fairies with wands looking like there are casting a spell.
Page 7 - A large vintage looking Father Christmas as a main focus to the picture. Behind him appear houses and in front of him appears a little girl fairy with a wand in her hand.
Page 8 - This page is split into several smaller pictures that are snowmen, presents, a wreath, and a miniature Santa, a spoon, a jug and a little Christmas village.
Page 9 - This page is split into two pictures - a window with a stained glass centre of a bird. And a gift basket filled with wine, fruit and presents.
Page 10 - A page split into a picture of an old fashioned looking like lady cooking and in front of her is a large turkey with the waft of the aroma drawn clearly to emphasise the smell of the food. A plump cook with a gleeful smile holding a massive Christmas pudding. A small child fairy with a wand in her hand.
Page 11- this page features a small heart and star. A cartoon angel. And a partridge in a pear tree.
Page 12- Two children on Christmas morning about to open a Christmas present. Beneath that picture is a holly border.
Page 13 - A young girl looking wondrously at her large Christmas present. A small wreath composed of dried fruit. A stocking with a teddy bear poking out of the top.
Page 14 - A large snowman with a broom in one hand and a bird in the other.
Page 15 - A snowman in cartoon design. Christmas bells.
Page 16 - A selection of borders. A small Christmas tree with frame behind. A bough of holly. A picture of a woman looking all snug in a snow filled scene.
Page 17 - A stocking with a teddy and a candy cane poking out of the top. A small village surrounded by snow. Three snowmen in a row.
Page 18 - A large sack of presents.
Page 19 - A small teddy. A Christmas pudding. A snow-laden house.
Page 20 - An angel reading a book. A snowy village.
Page 21 - Two large angels.
Page 22 - Father Christmas asleep in bed (one of my favourites)
Page 23 - Father Christmas poking out of a chimney, crackers, stars and trees frame the picture. A small selection of flowers.
Page 24 - Father Christmas with two children sitting on his lap looking at his good and bad list.
Page 25- Father Christmas delivering Christmas presents to two sleeping children. A selection of candles.
Page 26 - Father Christmas out in the snow delivering Christmas presents with a lantern.
Page 27 - Father Christmas in a cosy looking house leaving the presents and drinking his glass of wine.
Page 28 - A close-up picture of Father Christmas's face.
Page 29 - Father Christmas flying high above a small village with his reindeer.
Page 30 and 31 - A Christmas themed alphabet.
Page 32- a side on view of a lady drinking wine.
As this is a book of images I can't thoroughly describe each and every picture. I will tell you that each picture is unique and enchanting in its own way. Various styles appear throughout the book such as folk-art, vintage and cartoon. The scope to use these designs is endless and should provide anybody with hours of enjoyment. It will certainly be a reference book that will remain in constant use around Christmas time in my household.
Christmas Designs by Elaine Hill is in the Top Ten Books With A Christmas Theme.
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