New craft books to inspire handmade holiday prep

MLive Arts and Crafts Columnist Jennifer Ackerman Haywood features six handmade craft books that will get anyone in the spirit of the upcoming holidays.

The ultimate Christmas to-do list

Bring the magic of a handmade Christmas into your home with 40 projects for gifts, decorations, and homemade wrapping paper. Save time and money with the festive craft projects in Homemade Holiday. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide readers to create fresh flower garlands, bake edible gift tags, make homemade bath salts, and paint authentic tree ornaments. With last-minute ideas and lots of inspiration, this book will help you wrap up gift-giving and decorating for the holiday season.

Homemade Holiday: Craft Your Way Through More Than 40 Festive Projects [Book]

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Cards. An eye-catching deck featuring contemporary nail designs from celebrity nail artist Hang Nguyen of atTheHangEdit.Nail Art Deck teaches users how to easily create their own fun, distinctive nail art. Famed nail artist Hang Nguyen shares tip and techniques for nail prep and painting, plus 30 all-level designs that range from flowers to celestial patterns, holiday motifs, and more, so theres something for every occasion and mood.

NAIL ART DECK: Tips, Techniques, and 30 Designs [Book]

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