I purchased this book for myself with a view to making some beaded Christmas decorations for next Christmas. It cost me a little over £7 including postage. I hoped that it would be full of special creations that would make an impact. I was not disappointed. This book is absolutely spectacular. I am a beading novice I have to say but I carnt wait to have a go at the items therein. There are some simple decorations and others that are probably for the more experienced. It is a very inspiring book, beautifully laid out with clear, concise instructions. There are beaded adornments for Christmas stockings, crackers, candles, candle holders, gift bags, twirly decorations for the tree .. the list goes on. There is also a section on making beaded jewelry. The projects in this book could easily be given as special gifts too. Not like too many other books with a Christmas theme, there is no twee here, it is just crammed with the prettiest things you ever did see. I carnt imagine there being a better book out there than this one on the subject of Christmas Beading. Highly recommended.