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Skill Level :	From simple to low-intermediate
Clear diagrams?	Yes - hand drawn
Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)?	No
Photos of completed models?	Photos for most models on the cover
Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper?	No
Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)?	Most are

Overall Impression

This book is a collection of quick and simple decorations for Christmas trees or any other occasion. Many abstract, pleated forms, and some representational models, such as cute Santas, a Kwanzaa corn decoration, Christmas trees and more.

The models come with recommendations for suitable paper and display, and there is a section on turning models into hanging decorations.

Starting with an impressive 40-page introduction to the origami symbols and techniques, getting into minute details to help beginners understand every move, this book is great for the absolute beginner.

The Models

Model	Notes	Photo (click for a larger image)
Four simple fan ornaments	From triangles	Folded by Anita Barbour
Double fan ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Bow tie ornament
Leaf ornament
Double leaf ornament
Triple leaf ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Four leaf ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Five fancy squares		Folded by Anita Barbour
Three pleated triangles		The 3 models on the left Folded by Anita Barbour
Crinkle-cut ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Fan-leaf ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Fan-leaf ornament #2
Pleat-wing ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour On top-right
Fluted column ornament + variations		Folded by Anita Barbour
Wing-leaf ornament		On bottom-right Folded by Anita Barbour
Twin scallop decoration		Folded by Anita Barbour
Pleated puffy cross		Folded by Anita Barbour
Pleated roof / cup ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Twin cone ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Pleated, fluted, 3D pyramid button ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Simple flower		Folded by Anita Barbour
Puppy face ornament	From a triangle	Folded by Anita Barbour
Four birds ornament
Crane
Spiral seedpod ornament
Dandelion seed ornament	From a rectangle	Folded by Anita Barbour
Muhindi (The Corn)		Folded by Anita Barbour
Simple, happy star		Folded by Anita Barbour
Christmas stocking		Folded by Anita Barbour
Tree tree ornament #1
Tree tree ornament #2
Tree tree ornament #3
Tree tree ornament #4
Tree tree twist		Folded by Anita Barbour
Dream tree twist
Delen's design
Santa ornament or gift tag
Santa: The Sequel
Another Santa ornament
Puppet Santa ornament
Elf or leprechaun	From 2 squares	Folded by Anita Barbour
Silver bell		Folded by Anita Barbour
Snow man and Snow lady		Folded by Anita Barbour
Hat for snow man
Cap for snow lady
Icicle ornament	From a rectangle	Folded by Anita Barbour
Winged diamond ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Lantern for tiny lights
Diamond spires ornament
Hood ornament
Spike's ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Flat candle		Folded by Anita Barbour
Swirling skirt ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Bi-color tent ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Winged ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Blossom ornament		Folded by Anita Barbour
Many-in-one		Folded by Anita Barbour