Craft Your Own Cosy Scandi Christmas: Gift Ideas, Craft Projects and Recipes for Festive Hygge

by Becci Coombes

Overview

Christmas is the most hyggelig of seasons, and in this book Becci shares over fifty ideas to bring a touch of Scandinavian cosiness to your home this winter. The chapters cover everything from sumptuous edible gifts and home-made presents with a Nordic flavour, to traditional Danish crafts with which to decorate your space. Projects include a wild winter birch wreath, woven julestjerner star chandelier, five-minute sock gnomes and even a Christmas tree bath scrub! Try your hand at a quick finger-crochet scarf, scented white clay ornaments, or make bangles, cushions and baubles from a pre-loved sweater. Becci's favourite recipes for the ultimate in Danish festive comfort food cover both baking and the all-important Christmas Eve feast, plus there are traditional after-dinner games for all the family to enjoy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781399093842
Publisher:	Pen and Sword
Publication date:	10/05/2022
Series:	Crafts
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	1,092,103
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Becci spent her childhood holidays on the family farm in Denmark, and grew up with a love for all things Scandinavian. Originally she trained as an archaeologist (Vikings, of course), before traveling the world and becoming a successful glass artist. She now runs www.hyggestyle.co.uk, an online boutique specializing in Danish and Scandinavian gifts, homewares, recipe and craft ideas. She also teaches bushcraft and survival, lives with her son, cat and chickens, and loves schnapps. She was nominated as one of the Mumpreneur 100, and has won both BT’s Best Home Business of the Year Award and ITV’s Britain’s Best Dish (best pudding in the South!). Her articles and recipes are regularly featured in the national press, and her products on TV. She has also been a key-note speaker on the topic of hygge and Women in Business at various events.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 6

About the Author 7

Introduction 8

Chapter 1 Decorating for Christmas 12

Large rustic silver birch wreath 14

Decoupage advent candle 20

Julestjerner chandelier (woven paper stars) 22

White day ornaments 32

Julehjerter (woven paper hearts) 39

Walnut pixies 41

Upcycled sock nisser (gnomes) 45

Mini nisser ornaments 48

Mossed candle wreath 52

Nordic winter village 56

Chapter 2 Edible Gifts 62

Chocolate salami 62

Marzipan 64

Marzipan chocolates 66

Brændte mandler (sugar roasted almonds) 67

Romkugler (rum balls) 69

Hokey-pokey honeycomb 71

Fudgy brownies jar 73

Brunkager (brown cookies) 75

Christmas tea with orange peel hearts 78

Grampa's apple chutney 81

Fruit vinegar 84

Coffee liqueur 85

Chapter 3 Quick and Easy Crafts 88

Cosy crochet infinity scarf 88

Upcycled Nordic cushion cover 95

Recycled bottle bangles 101

Quick and easy Christmas baubles 105

Wonderful wrist warmers 108

Felt ball coasters 109

Dip-dyed key tassels 113

Christmas tree body scrub 120

Lavender and bergamot bath soak 124

Lavender lotion candle 126

Mini lotion melts 131

Chapter 4 Christmas Comfort Food 132

Overnight kanelsnegle (cinnamon snails) 132

Overnight rye bread 136

Agurkesalat (cucumber salad) 138

Remoulade 140

Smørrebrød (open sandwiches) 142

Frikadeller (meatballs) 143

Rødkål (red cabbage) 145

Brunede kartofler (caramelised potatoes) 146

Flæskesteg (roast pork) 147

Brun sovs (brown sauce) 149

Risalamande (rice pudding with warm cherry sauce) 150

Æbleskiver (pancake balls) 152

Gløgg (mulled wine) 155

Home-made akvavit 157

Wolf's best ever hot chocolate 159

Chapter 5 Family Fun 160

Pakkeleg (the Christmas present game) 160

Grådig (Greedy dice) 161

The Candy Cane Game 163

Templates 165

Kravlenisser (paper gnomes) 165

Julehjerter templates 166

Suppliers 168

Editorial Reviews

"A gorgeous book stuffed full of cosy projects and foodie treats which would make a great addition to any collection of Christmas books. The projects are very well explained and so infinitely 'doable ' without the need for expensive equipment or complicated techniques. I have several in mind to try for Christmas this year. This book would make a delightful early Christmas present for anyone who enjoys a hands on approach to preparing their end of year festivities."

NetGalley Review

"Absolutely love this..... So many fabulous ideas for Christmas I'm spoilt for choice over where to start! Do I make to sell at Christmas Fayres, do I keep for myself and family or do I make to give as presents? So many nice decisions to be able to make and there's something for everyone in here young and old and whatever gender. Many thanks for letting me read this book I will be looking out for more from Becci."

Claire Portsmouth NetGalley