If you are new to beaded ornament covers, then this is the book for you. Chapters 1 and 2 cover all the basics you need to know. The projects in Chapters 3 through 7 are all designed for beginners, with each one getting a little more technical than the last so you can build up your skills as you work your way through the book. Step by step color photo illustrations take you through each project, showing what your piece should look like as you work. Even with only these five designs there are lots of possibilities. Just changing the color of the beads and ornaments can look like a whole new creation. As you get more adventurous, you can experiment with fringe patterns and different beads for lots of different looks.

Features ideas for beaded ornaments that can be used on the tree or all year long. Projects designed with a variety of skill levels in mind and basic techniques, tools, and materials.

Choose your decorating style from 71 elegant, fun & funky, snow & ice, or new traditions designs, and create dozens of sparkling Yuletide ornaments to fit the theme of your tree. Make stars, icicles, snowflakes, and whimsical characters.

Beaded Ornament Covers Book Three offers five new designs. Each design is fully illustrated with color photos guiding you step by step through the process. These designs are a bit more detailed, so if you have never done ornament covers before you might want to start with Beaded Ornament Covers; A Beginner's Guide. Beading ornament covers can be addictive! But they look wonderful on the tree and make great gifts for those special people on your list. Look for other books by this author including our other ornament books, Wire Wrapping Stones and Beads, and Handmade, not Homemade: a Bead Stringing Guide. More pattern books coming soon!

Decorating the tree is a very special Christmas tradition and the beaded ornament designs in this book will make it more unique and special. There are 6 different designs of covers for 2 1/2 inch (60mm) ball ornaments. Easy enough for beginners with full illustrations and satisfying enough for experienced beaders. Start a new holiday bead tradition!

Beaded Lace Snowflake Ornaments 14 all new Snowflake ornaments From back cover, Beaded Lace Snowflakes Ornaments can decorate Christmas trees, windows and gift boxes. They can even be made into earrings, necklace drops and a focal for bracelets. This book has 14 beaded snowflake patterns with full color detailed diagrams and instructions. Stitch them in sparkling, snowy white, or let them twinkle in a holiday rainbow of colors. I have also included a lot of pictures to show that the snowflakes can be made in different colors.

Whether you've just started knitting or been knitting for years, you'll love fashioning these sparkling orbs! Each of the twelve designs cradles a clear glass ornament inside, and each knitted creation is highlighted by dozens of beads. Use yarn enhanced with a metallic thread to make your knitted orbs glow with reflected light. Display them near a window, heap them in bowls or vases, or hang them on ornament stands. These decorator items are beautiful year-round, and they make wonderful gifts! Each is knit of light/sport weight yarn using four double-pointed needles in size 5 (3.75mm). Beaded Ornaments to Knit (Leisure Arts #4595)