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Giveaway: Country Living Christmas Joys: Decorating, Crafts, Recipes book

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Giveaway- Country Living Christmas Joys: Decorating, Crafts, Recipes

Leave a comment in today’s post by December 1st, 2015 and you are in the running for this AWESOME Christmas craft, decorating and recipe book.

Open to U.S. residents only please.

More about the book from the publisher Hearst Books:

“Make this Christmas the best and brightest yet, with hundreds of gorgeous decorating ideas and delicious recipes. From holiday house tours and ways to deck the halls to handmade gifts and festive feasts, this beautiful book will help you celebrate Christmas in Country Living style. Create stunning wreaths, turn saltshakers into sparkling snow globes, craft Advent calendars from tiny envelopes, bake gourmet-store-worthy cookies, and more to make a truly happy holiday.”

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Comments

  5. This would be nice. Especially if it would arrive in time to do these projects before Christmas!

  6. One of my favorite things to do is make my own gifts for Christmas gift-giving. I know I’d find many new ideas in this book, plus lots of new recipes!

  7. I’m a l-o-n-g time CL subscriber and somehow, I’ve never seen this book before … would love to add it to my collection! Thanks so much for the chance, CraftGossip!

  8. I would love to win this book. I read Country Living, and I have a reserve on this book at my library.

  9. A Country Living Christmas book would be a welcomed addition to my craft room. Thank you for the opportunity.

  10. Thank you for having this giveaway! I would love to have this book. Always looking for more ways to make the Season more special.

  20. Hooray! A new Country Living Christmas book. I always look forward to their publications. Please add me to the give away list.

  22. Thank you for a lovely giveaway! Christmas is my very favorite season and U would really love to win this book.

  32. Thanks for the chance to win!!! If I win it looks like next Christmas would be a country Christmas around my house (as I would need that long to gather it all up !LOL)

  35. I much prefer making my gifts instead of buying them. I would love to see what is inside this book. Thanks for the chance to win.

  38. I seem to have an insatiable need to find new and fun Christmas ideas, so this would be fantastic.

  43. What a deliciously delightful crafty book! I think it really wants to come home with me. 😉 Anyhoo, many thanks for the giveaway & blessed holidays to all.

  45. Love Country Living, I have read it for years. One of the best publications out there. If I’m not the lucky winner I’ll be buying this issue 🙂

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Book Review: Upcycle: 24 Sustainable DIY Projects – Eco-Friendly Design Meets Crafty Creativity

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If you’re someone who finds joy in transforming the old into something new, then Upcycle by Rebecca Proctor is a must-have for your creative bookshelf. This visually rich book is not your average recycled crafts guide—it’s a stylish celebration of eco-conscious design and modern sustainability through hands-on creativity.

The book highlights 24 innovative upcycling projects, all crafted by contemporary designers. Each project turns discarded or everyday materials into stunning, functional items. From furniture made with pallets to light fixtures created from repurposed plastics, the book challenges you to think differently about waste—and what it can become.

As someone who’s always looking for recycled home decor inspiration and ways to reduce landfill waste through crafting, I found this book incredibly refreshing. It’s not just about crafting for fun (although it is fun!)—it’s about mindful making. The focus on design-led upcycling means the projects are genuinely beautiful, not just cobbled together. These pieces could easily fit into a modern home or creative studio.

What I loved most was the way each designer shares the story behind their materials and their process, reminding us that there’s a narrative behind every reused object. The photography is bold and professional, making this book not just a tutorial guide, but also an inspiring coffee table book for fellow eco-conscious makers.

Upcycle is a creative manifesto for sustainable living, perfect for artists, designers, and DIY lovers who believe in the power of reuse. Whether you’re repurposing for the planet or simply love the beauty of unique handmade pieces, this book will leave you full of ideas.