40 All-Time Favorite Holiday Carving Projects, Giving a handcarved Christmas ornament, decoration, or gift is just as much fun as it is to make one! This newly updated compilation of beloved Christmas carving projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine includes 40 festive projects and patterns, including a storybook ornament, candy dish, folk art angel tree topper, Christmas stocking, earrings, nativity ornaments, plucky penguins, and so much more. And of course, there are several Santa projects as well! The featured projects and patterns within these pages are from some of carving's master artists and leading experts, including Floyd Rhadigan, Wayne Shinlever, Bob Hershey, Betty Padden, Lori Dickie, Sara Barraclough, and many others. There's a project inside this best-of collection for everyone, from beginners to advanced craftsmen, and with step-by-step instructions and color photos, readers are guaranteed a very merry carving experience! Santa Projects Include: Casual Claus, Watchful Santa Ornament, Simple Starter Santa, Santa with a Cardinal, Folk Art Santa, Secret Treasures Santa And more!