To all the Santa Lovers

jillsy · #1 08-21-2006, 05:40 PM

Just wanted to tell you about some great books I picked up on Amazon.com that I never knew existed. The Better Homes and Gardens Santa Collection. I got 5 volumes so far, most at only about $8.00 each (as opposed to the normal $30) they were going for. For some reason, Volumes 6 & 7 are very expensive though.

Anyway, I came by these books by accident, and love them! They're great inspiration for carving Santas and getting in the mood for Christmas, especially during the long summer months.

Each book features the same contents, but different material: Lasting Legends (tells all about the different legends of Santa, including Santas in other countries) Timeless Memorabilia, Devoted Collectors, Master Crafters (my favorite part, especially because there are lots of wood carvers included!), Personal Expressions, and Sweet Sensations.

Just wanted to pass it on!

Jillsy

Kenny_S · #2 08-21-2006, 06:23 PM

I believe there are several Carvers from this board who has Santas in the Better Homes and GardenSanta Collection Books. Terri Emery for one.

decoycarve · #3 08-21-2006, 06:30 PM

Jillsy,
I have them All. Some are even signed by the artists that are in them. Been collecting them since the first one that ever came out.
Goody

santagibbs · #4 08-21-2006, 06:58 PM

Jillsy, I have them too and cherish mine.. I have bought one everyyear sense they started . I believe last year or year before was the year they discontinued them or so I was told.. What a sad day for me... Terri has hers in the hard back Santa book that comes out once a year which I have and signed by Miss Terri.. Charlotte

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #5 08-21-2006, 07:15 PM

hummm missed something, have heard of them but have none and haven't even seen one? Ah but the life be harsh in the hinterlands

jillsy · #6 08-21-2006, 08:52 PM

Well why didn't anyone tell me these books were out there?! You're all rotten!

Kenny_S · #7 08-21-2006, 10:55 PM

We are rotten? You have the books!!!! Talk about rotten, That just stinks!!!

santagibbs · #8 08-26-2006, 10:18 AM

Sorry Jillsy , I thought the whole world knew..lol You are very lucky to have them... I have cut a few pages out of mine to go in my Santa foldler.. I love them.. I can't imagine why they quit . Maybe they will start back this year.. Let's pray... Charlotte

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #9 08-26-2006, 10:53 AM

wel at the price they charged, they may not have had a huge response....put the price down a bunch and probably sell out!