Author: Emiko Yamamoto
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462922260
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Create dozens of beautiful paper wildflowers that look just like the real thing! In this book, paper artist Emiko Yamamoto presents her secrets for making realistic blossoms, leaves and stems from inexpensive colored paper sheets. Her flexible cut, curl and paste method makes it easy to create an amazing variety of different flowers and to tailor your creations to specific settings, occasions and color palettes. This how-to guide has all the information you need: Descriptions of the necessary materials and tools Templates Step-by-step instructions for cutting out the petals and leaves, giving the paper realistic curls and creases, and putting all the pieces together with simple dabs of glue With just scissors, a few sheets of colorful Tant origami paper and craft glue, you can create breathtaking, inexpensive paper flowers. The chapters are divided into Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, so your paper bouquet will always be in season! A Beginner's Guide to Paper Wildflowers features more than 40 distinct flowers, including: Grape Hyacinth Bluebell Wild Tulip Climbing Rose Lavender Poppy Forget-Me-Not Wheat Snowdrop Primrose And more! Show off the finished pieces in a shadow box, make special handmade cards, fill vases full of flowers that will never wilt, or decorate things like place settings and gift toppers.
Beginner's Guide to Paper Wildflowers
Author: Emiko Yamamoto
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462922260
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Create dozens of beautiful paper wildflowers that look just like the real thing! In this book, paper artist Emiko Yamamoto presents her secrets for making realistic blossoms, leaves and stems from inexpensive colored paper sheets. Her flexible cut, curl and paste method makes it easy to create an amazing variety of different flowers and to tailor your creations to specific settings, occasions and color palettes. This how-to guide has all the information you need: Descriptions of the necessary materials and tools Templates Step-by-step instructions for cutting out the petals and leaves, giving the paper realistic curls and creases, and putting all the pieces together with simple dabs of glue With just scissors, a few sheets of colorful Tant origami paper and craft glue, you can create breathtaking, inexpensive paper flowers. The chapters are divided into Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, so your paper bouquet will always be in season! A Beginner's Guide to Paper Wildflowers features more than 40 distinct flowers, including: Grape Hyacinth Bluebell Wild Tulip Climbing Rose Lavender Poppy Forget-Me-Not Wheat Snowdrop Primrose And more! Show off the finished pieces in a shadow box, make special handmade cards, fill vases full of flowers that will never wilt, or decorate things like place settings and gift toppers.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462922260
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Create dozens of beautiful paper wildflowers that look just like the real thing! In this book, paper artist Emiko Yamamoto presents her secrets for making realistic blossoms, leaves and stems from inexpensive colored paper sheets. Her flexible cut, curl and paste method makes it easy to create an amazing variety of different flowers and to tailor your creations to specific settings, occasions and color palettes. This how-to guide has all the information you need: Descriptions of the necessary materials and tools Templates Step-by-step instructions for cutting out the petals and leaves, giving the paper realistic curls and creases, and putting all the pieces together with simple dabs of glue With just scissors, a few sheets of colorful Tant origami paper and craft glue, you can create breathtaking, inexpensive paper flowers. The chapters are divided into Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, so your paper bouquet will always be in season! A Beginner's Guide to Paper Wildflowers features more than 40 distinct flowers, including: Grape Hyacinth Bluebell Wild Tulip Climbing Rose Lavender Poppy Forget-Me-Not Wheat Snowdrop Primrose And more! Show off the finished pieces in a shadow box, make special handmade cards, fill vases full of flowers that will never wilt, or decorate things like place settings and gift toppers.
Build a Flower
Author: Lucia Balcazar
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683358813
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Learn to create beautiful, long-lasting paper flowers in a matter of minutes for gifts, decorations, and more, with this step-by-step guide. Paper flowers are ideal for any crafter: The results are stunning but the steps to get there are achievable at any skill level. Build a Flower will teach the basic techniques needed for crafting paper flowers, building upon skills as it moves through a select number of flowers and focusing on key tips: what type of paper works best, petal shapes that work for multiple flowers, how to assemble, and more. With photographs and step-by-step instructions as their guide, readers will learn to build five flowers, variation ideas for their coloring, and final arrangements. And the designs and ideas will inspire crafters to think beyond the vase—paper flowers as gifts, as decorations, and more. This beginner book will open the door to a wide variety of possibilities and will help establish a new audience well versed in the craft, returning time and again to this book’s pages for inspiration and encouragement.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683358813
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Learn to create beautiful, long-lasting paper flowers in a matter of minutes for gifts, decorations, and more, with this step-by-step guide. Paper flowers are ideal for any crafter: The results are stunning but the steps to get there are achievable at any skill level. Build a Flower will teach the basic techniques needed for crafting paper flowers, building upon skills as it moves through a select number of flowers and focusing on key tips: what type of paper works best, petal shapes that work for multiple flowers, how to assemble, and more. With photographs and step-by-step instructions as their guide, readers will learn to build five flowers, variation ideas for their coloring, and final arrangements. And the designs and ideas will inspire crafters to think beyond the vase—paper flowers as gifts, as decorations, and more. This beginner book will open the door to a wide variety of possibilities and will help establish a new audience well versed in the craft, returning time and again to this book’s pages for inspiration and encouragement.
Blooming Paper
Author: Laura Reed
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764362088
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Paper flower making is an accessible craft that uses simple tools and humble materials. Professional Laura Reed, experienced in creating amazing display windows featuring paper botanicals, shares the world of flowers that can be created with paper, and offers a straightforward, methodical approach suitable for beginners and more advanced enthusiasts. Starting with basic techniques, enjoy 7 projects that take you through the mindful processes of petal forming through to designing full paper flower projects. The designs are bold and feature modern, graphical blooms. Starting with the basics, you'll gain a solid understanding of the foundations of paper flower design and construction. Step-by-step tutorials help you make a wide range of flowers, and flowing on from that are 7 guided projects. Readers are encouraged to get creative and apply their own ideas throughout. The book concludes with a photo gallery projects to inspire. All templates are provided. The eco-friendly side can't be ignored; the flowers last a lifetime, unlike their fresh counterparts. Any waste material is recyclable, and you may also choose to use eco-friendly/recycled papers. By the end of the book, you will not only know how to make a range of flowers, but also understand how to design your own blooms and use them in a wide range of projects. You'll confidently choose suitable materials, tools and techniques to produce successful finished pieces.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764362088
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Paper flower making is an accessible craft that uses simple tools and humble materials. Professional Laura Reed, experienced in creating amazing display windows featuring paper botanicals, shares the world of flowers that can be created with paper, and offers a straightforward, methodical approach suitable for beginners and more advanced enthusiasts. Starting with basic techniques, enjoy 7 projects that take you through the mindful processes of petal forming through to designing full paper flower projects. The designs are bold and feature modern, graphical blooms. Starting with the basics, you'll gain a solid understanding of the foundations of paper flower design and construction. Step-by-step tutorials help you make a wide range of flowers, and flowing on from that are 7 guided projects. Readers are encouraged to get creative and apply their own ideas throughout. The book concludes with a photo gallery projects to inspire. All templates are provided. The eco-friendly side can't be ignored; the flowers last a lifetime, unlike their fresh counterparts. Any waste material is recyclable, and you may also choose to use eco-friendly/recycled papers. By the end of the book, you will not only know how to make a range of flowers, but also understand how to design your own blooms and use them in a wide range of projects. You'll confidently choose suitable materials, tools and techniques to produce successful finished pieces.
How to Be a Wildflower
Author: Katie Daisy
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452152659
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
A field guide to finding calm, creativity, and self-discovery through encounters with nature. A fresh perspective, an outdoor exploration, a new adventure about to begin—How to Be A Wildflower is a book for celebrating these and other wide-open occasions. Encouraging self-discovery through encounters with nature, beloved artist Katie Daisy brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this collection of things to do and make, quotes, meditations, natural history, and more. Find wonder and inspiration in these peaceful pages, live life to the fullest, and discover the wild and free spirit within. “For pure whimsy, you just can’t beat How to Be a Wildflower: A Field Guide by Katie Daisy. The Bend, Oregon, artist brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this delightful book, a collection of nature-inspired quotations, meditations, lore, and even a recipe for fresh strawberry-rhubarb pie.” —Traditional Home
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452152659
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
A field guide to finding calm, creativity, and self-discovery through encounters with nature. A fresh perspective, an outdoor exploration, a new adventure about to begin—How to Be A Wildflower is a book for celebrating these and other wide-open occasions. Encouraging self-discovery through encounters with nature, beloved artist Katie Daisy brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this collection of things to do and make, quotes, meditations, natural history, and more. Find wonder and inspiration in these peaceful pages, live life to the fullest, and discover the wild and free spirit within. “For pure whimsy, you just can’t beat How to Be a Wildflower: A Field Guide by Katie Daisy. The Bend, Oregon, artist brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this delightful book, a collection of nature-inspired quotations, meditations, lore, and even a recipe for fresh strawberry-rhubarb pie.” —Traditional Home
The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers
Author: Livia Cetti
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781617691003
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The best paper-flower artist working today, Livia Cetti, presents a comprehensive how-to manual for creating jaw-droppingly beautiful and unbelievably realistic blooms.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781617691003
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The best paper-flower artist working today, Livia Cetti, presents a comprehensive how-to manual for creating jaw-droppingly beautiful and unbelievably realistic blooms.
Fabulous Paper Flowers: Make 43 Beautiful Asian Flowers - From Irises to Cherry Blossoms to Peonies (with 270 Tracing Templates)
Author: Emiko Yamamoto
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780804854092
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Exquisite paper flowers that never wilt! In this book, Japanese paper crafting expert Emiko Yamamoto reveals her secrets for making realistic blossoms, leaves and stems from inexpensive colored paper sheets. Her simple cut-curl-paste method is perfect for beginners--making it easy to create dozens of different flowers. Fabulous Paper Flowers features 43 different Asian flowers for every season, including: Spring: Wild Cherry Blossoms, White Clover, Japanese Primrose, Japanese Marigolds & Fuji Dawn Violets Summer: Bigleaf Hydrangea, Japanese Iris, Water Lilies, Moutan Peony, Japanese Morning Glory & Evening Primrose Fall: Cosmos, Japanese Bush Clover, Cranesbill Geraniums, Japanese Maple Leaves & Gingko Leaves Winter: Heavenly Bamboo, Japanese Camellia, Snow Camellia, Pheasant's Eye, Japanese Plum & Chinese Sacred Lilies The finished pieces look great as table settings, wearable brooches, gift toppers, in framed displays, on handmade cards and so much more. Make wedding decor on a budget, decorate for a baby shower, make a dinner party special or surprise a loved one with a handmade gift--with this book, the possibilities are endless! This complete how-to guide has descriptions of the easy-to-find materials and tools, templates that you can trace and cut out, and step-by-step photos showing you how to curl and crease the pieces, then assemble them with dabs of glue.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780804854092
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Exquisite paper flowers that never wilt! In this book, Japanese paper crafting expert Emiko Yamamoto reveals her secrets for making realistic blossoms, leaves and stems from inexpensive colored paper sheets. Her simple cut-curl-paste method is perfect for beginners--making it easy to create dozens of different flowers. Fabulous Paper Flowers features 43 different Asian flowers for every season, including: Spring: Wild Cherry Blossoms, White Clover, Japanese Primrose, Japanese Marigolds & Fuji Dawn Violets Summer: Bigleaf Hydrangea, Japanese Iris, Water Lilies, Moutan Peony, Japanese Morning Glory & Evening Primrose Fall: Cosmos, Japanese Bush Clover, Cranesbill Geraniums, Japanese Maple Leaves & Gingko Leaves Winter: Heavenly Bamboo, Japanese Camellia, Snow Camellia, Pheasant's Eye, Japanese Plum & Chinese Sacred Lilies The finished pieces look great as table settings, wearable brooches, gift toppers, in framed displays, on handmade cards and so much more. Make wedding decor on a budget, decorate for a baby shower, make a dinner party special or surprise a loved one with a handmade gift--with this book, the possibilities are endless! This complete how-to guide has descriptions of the easy-to-find materials and tools, templates that you can trace and cut out, and step-by-step photos showing you how to curl and crease the pieces, then assemble them with dabs of glue.
The Fine Art of Paper Flowers
Author: Tiffanie Turner
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0399578382
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
An inspiring, practical and gorgeous guide to crafting the most realistic and artful paper flowers for arrangements, art, décor, wearables and more, from San Francisco botanical artist Tiffanie Turner. The Fine Art of Paper Flowers is an elevated art and craft guide that features complete step-by-step instructions for over 30 of Tiffanie Turner’s widely admired, unique, lifelike paper flowers and their foliage, from bougainvillea to English roses to zinnias. In the book, Turner also guides readers through making her signature giant paper peony, shares all of her secrets for special paper treatments, candy-striping, playing with color and creating botanical imperfections, and shows how to turn paper flowers into gorgeous garlands, headdresses, bouquets and more. These stunning creations can be made from simple and inexpensive materials and the book's detailed tutorials and beautiful photography make it easy to achieve dramatic and lifelike results.
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0399578382
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
An inspiring, practical and gorgeous guide to crafting the most realistic and artful paper flowers for arrangements, art, décor, wearables and more, from San Francisco botanical artist Tiffanie Turner. The Fine Art of Paper Flowers is an elevated art and craft guide that features complete step-by-step instructions for over 30 of Tiffanie Turner’s widely admired, unique, lifelike paper flowers and their foliage, from bougainvillea to English roses to zinnias. In the book, Turner also guides readers through making her signature giant paper peony, shares all of her secrets for special paper treatments, candy-striping, playing with color and creating botanical imperfections, and shows how to turn paper flowers into gorgeous garlands, headdresses, bouquets and more. These stunning creations can be made from simple and inexpensive materials and the book's detailed tutorials and beautiful photography make it easy to achieve dramatic and lifelike results.
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide
Author: Lawrence Newcomb
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 9780316604420
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Line drawings face each description of the plant's basic structural features in this guide for the amateur wildflower sleuth
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 9780316604420
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Line drawings face each description of the plant's basic structural features in this guide for the amateur wildflower sleuth
Japanese Paper Flowers
Author: Hiromi Yamazaki
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462920594
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Learn how to bring a Japanese aesthetic into your life with these elegant works of floral art. Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers are delicate and beautiful examples of paper craft, but are surprisingly easy to make. This inspirational how-to guide shows you how to make 31 gorgeous designs that can virtually pass for the real thing--except they will never wilt! The sculptural quality of these flowers is an amazing and creative way to add a touch of beauty to your home, or to create low-cost decorations for a wedding, a baby shower, or any other special event. All of the most popular blossoms are represented here, including: 5 different roses--these romantic flowers can be mixed and matched to create a natural looking bouquet Frilly carnations--full of intricate folds and textures, these popular flowers are just as much fun in paper form Colorful tulips--carry a piece of spring with you throughout the entire year Delicate cherry blossoms--enjoy the wonders of cherry blossom season in your own home 3 bold sunflowers--in slightly different shapes and sizes, these cheerful flowers create a sunny bouquet when grouped together Festive poinsettias--blooms that will look fresh throughout the entire holiday season And many more! Simple instructions, templates and colorful step-by-step photos show even novice paper crafters how to create each project, and how to gather them into incredible paper flower bouquets. There are instructions showing how the designs can be used in 18 amazing ways--for decorating, selling, gift giving and entertaining--including: Spectacular wreaths Decorative ornaments Customized photo frames Individualized bookmarks Perhaps best of all, there are instructions for exquisite wearable pieces, sure to draw appreciative comments and perfect as gifts for loved ones: A fashionable floral crown Cheerful brooches A statement corsage Japanese Paper Flowers has all the information and all of the necessary patterns you need! With just some scissors, a few sheets of colorful tant origami paper, and a few drops of crafts glue--all of which can be found online and in paper stores--you can create breathtaking paper flowers in no time at all!
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462920594
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Learn how to bring a Japanese aesthetic into your life with these elegant works of floral art. Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers are delicate and beautiful examples of paper craft, but are surprisingly easy to make. This inspirational how-to guide shows you how to make 31 gorgeous designs that can virtually pass for the real thing--except they will never wilt! The sculptural quality of these flowers is an amazing and creative way to add a touch of beauty to your home, or to create low-cost decorations for a wedding, a baby shower, or any other special event. All of the most popular blossoms are represented here, including: 5 different roses--these romantic flowers can be mixed and matched to create a natural looking bouquet Frilly carnations--full of intricate folds and textures, these popular flowers are just as much fun in paper form Colorful tulips--carry a piece of spring with you throughout the entire year Delicate cherry blossoms--enjoy the wonders of cherry blossom season in your own home 3 bold sunflowers--in slightly different shapes and sizes, these cheerful flowers create a sunny bouquet when grouped together Festive poinsettias--blooms that will look fresh throughout the entire holiday season And many more! Simple instructions, templates and colorful step-by-step photos show even novice paper crafters how to create each project, and how to gather them into incredible paper flower bouquets. There are instructions showing how the designs can be used in 18 amazing ways--for decorating, selling, gift giving and entertaining--including: Spectacular wreaths Decorative ornaments Customized photo frames Individualized bookmarks Perhaps best of all, there are instructions for exquisite wearable pieces, sure to draw appreciative comments and perfect as gifts for loved ones: A fashionable floral crown Cheerful brooches A statement corsage Japanese Paper Flowers has all the information and all of the necessary patterns you need! With just some scissors, a few sheets of colorful tant origami paper, and a few drops of crafts glue--all of which can be found online and in paper stores--you can create breathtaking paper flowers in no time at all!
Flowers: The Watercolor Art Pad
Author: Rachel Pedder-Smith
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 125014647X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Beautiful botanical drawings ready to paint or color.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 125014647X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Beautiful botanical drawings ready to paint or color.