Get ready for another special holiday season with How-To Book of Christmas Carving! This carving book contains over 40 of the best, most classic and unique projects previously published in Woodcarving Illustrated magazine in the last decade, from whittled ornaments and caricature decorations to chip carved and relief gifts and keepsakes. With a mix of illustrated step-by-step guides for beginners and more challenging patterns for advanced carvers, this compilation is perfect for anyone of all skill levels. From reindeer, snowmen, elves, and penguins to an entire Santa section and so much more, this volume has everything you need to make nonstop woodchips for the most wonderful time of the year. The featured carving patterns and projects are from some of today's leading carving experts, including Dave Stetson, Dwayne Gosnell, Carol Leavy, Russell Scott, Sara Barraclough, Betty Padden, Tom Hindes, Nikki Reese, and many more. There's a project inside this best-of Woodcarving Illustrated collection for everyone, from beginners to advanced craftsmen. With step-by-step instructions and color photos, readers are guaranteed a very merry carving experience.