Get ready for a special holiday season in your wood shop! 32 Christmas carving projects , a collection of all-time favorites from the last decade of Woodcarving Illustrated - Step-by-step instructions , coordinating photography, insightful tips, and ready-to-use patterns - Projects for all carving styles , including whittling, relief carving, chip carving, caricature carving, and more - Original patterns for angels, reindeer, snowmen, elves, toy soldiers, penguins, and more, plus an entire Santa section - Contributors include today's leading carving experts, including Dave Stetson, Dwayne Gosnell, Carol Leavy, Russell Scott, Sara Barraclough, Betty Padden, Tom Hindes, Nikki Reese, and many others Carve some holiday magic! Collected by the editors of Woodcarving Illustrated and written by the woodcarving artists themselves, this book features 32 of the best and most fun projects from the last decade of the magazine, from whittled ornaments and caricature decorations to layered relief and chip-carved gifts and keepsakes. No matter your carving skill level, you are going to love working on all these charming Christmas-themed projects! With an introductory section on project materials, tools, basic cuts, and finishing, illustrated step-by-step guides for beginners, and more challenging patterns for advanced woodcarvers, this compilation is perfect for all skill levels and style preferences. The patterns cover a range of woodcarving techniques from woodburning to caricature carving, and include reindeer, snowmen, elves, penguins, an entire Santa section and so much more. This volume has everything you need to make non-stop woodchips for the most wonderful time of the year! Projects include: Peekaboo Santa Ornaments - Personalized Ribbon Ornament - Santa's Little Helpers - Flat-Plane Reindeer Ornament - Thoughtful Angel - Norbert the Elf - Kitten in a Mitten Ornament - Comfort Penguins - Momma Polar Bear and Cub - Block Nativity - Winter Solstice Tomte - Workshop Santa - And many more! Packed with easy-to-follow directions, full-color coordinating photography, and ready-to-use patterns, this delightful book has everything you need to make super cute carvings to hang on your own tree or give as gifts. The featured carving patterns and projects are from some of today's leading carving experts, including Dave Stetson, Dwayne Gosnell, Chris Hammack, Carol Leavy, Russell Scott, Sara Barraclough, Betty Padden, Tom Hindes, Nikki Reese, and many others. There's a project inside this best-of Woodcarving Illustrated collection for everyone, from beginners to advanced craftsmen. With How-To Book of Christmas Carving , you're guaranteed a very merry carving experience! Carve Some Holiday Magic No matter your carving skill level, you are going to love working on all these charming Christmas-themed projects. Collected by the editors of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine and written by the woodcarving artists themselves, this book features 32 of the best and most fun projects from the last decade of the magazine. With easy-to-follow directions, full-color coordinating photography, and ready-to-use patterns, this delightful book has everything you need to make super cute carvings to hang on your own tree or give as gifts. Features: An introductory section on project materials, tools, basic cuts and finishing. - 32 cute Christmas projects including an angel, Santa ornaments, elves, snowmen, comfort penguins, toy soldier, and so much more! - Patterns and projects contributed by today's leading carving experts including Dave Stetson, Dwayne Gosnell, Chris Hammack, Russel Scott, Sara Barraclough, Betty Padden, Tom Hindes, Nikki Reese, and many others. "This is a wonderful compilation of stellar Christmas carves by a group of amazing carvers! A fabulous book for carving and painting!!" —Sara Barraclough, artist, and author of Learn to Carve Gnomes, Trolls, and Mythical Creatures , Quick Whittles and Weekend Whittling Projects . "Woodcarvers view the calendar year a little differently than most people in that every change in season means a change in carving subjects. With 34 projects from some of my all-time favorite woodcarvers, this comprehensive collection is sure to satisfy the Christmas carving craving for many years to come." —Doug Linker, seasonal carving disorder survivor and woodcarving YouTuber. "There is a new offering for those of us who love holiday carving projects. How-to Book of Christmas Carving is a collection of 34 charming projects to tempt a wide variety of tastes and skill levels. This compilation of festive offerings has designs for beginners to advanced carvers. Styles range from folk art and whimsical to more traditional patterns. This collection will provide many hours of delight!" —Betty Padden, woodcarver, artist, and author of five Fox Chapel Publishing books "A nice section on 'Getting Started' with many helpful hints and ideas and a wonderful collection of Christmas carvings