I thought this was going to be just another set of beads that my daughter could use to make some fun chunky jewelry with. What I didn't realize until she started using it--and what she loves--is that these aren't traditional beads but can snap together or onto preset pieces to form bracelets and necklaces. She can change up the look as often as she wants without having to purchase any additional pieces. She's had fun designing pieces for herself and her cousins to wear and play in, but at the end of the day, she disassembles the pieces and stores them away for next time. It's fun for her and doesn't require hours of crafting or tons of supplies....