Author: Rudell, Jeffery

Brand: Lark Books (NC)

Edition: Illustrated

Features:

• LB-70350

Binding: Paperback

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 132

Release Date: 02-04-2013

Details: Product Description “Rudell's guidance is thoughtful and encouraging, and the projects . . . are striking. . . . solid inspiration and excellent instruction.” —Library Journal Make a garden of paper flowers bloom! These 20 sophisticated flower designs come from the creative mind of Jeffery Rudell, whose work has appeared everywhere from Tiffany & Co. and The New York Botanical Garden to Good Housekeeping magazine. Just follow the gorgeous step-by-step photos and simply cut, fold, and crumple to create these extraordinary blossoms, which feature a variety of papers such as tissue, vellum, and glassine. Pretty and modern, these easy-to-do projects are perfect for weddings, holidays, and other celebrations, and make great centerpieces, garlands, bouquets, card decorations, and more. From Booklist *Starred Review* What could be easier than paper and glue? But Rudell proves that beauty in fashioning “fake” flowers takes time and patience. His latest book hands us the how-to’s for creating 25 fanciful blooms for any occasion. Be aware that many resemble Mother Nature in shape and size only; the rest are truly up to individual creativity (plus the array of paper stock that’s readily available). Therefore, “English Roses” are composed of patterned pink and red papers, while his white flower is 100 percent fantasy, not rooted in any global garden. Rudell takes pity on the fumble-fingered and craft novice. Every pattern features elegant, step-by-step captioned color photographs; a list of specific tools and materials; occasional tips; and, of course, the glorious finished product. Designs are deliberately presented by level of (unmarked) difficulty, from the ranunculus to the hearty sunflower. Maintaining a garden was never so easy. --Barbara Jacobs Review Looking for unique and realistic designs to create colorful flowers made   with paper? If so, you may want to run out to your nearest book store and   pick up a copy of "Paper Blooms"... The techniques used for making the different flowers result in a finished   "flower" that looks as though it came from Mother Nature herself." -- Jocelynn Brown, DetroitNews.com "... Paper Blooms   is   freaking exquisite." -- Diane Gilleland, CraftyPod.com "...[Rudell] has assembled a garden's worth of blooms...ranging from simple to complex. Color photos of the multiple steps in each project guide the way down the garden path to mums,   marigolds, and poinsettias. This is a realistic and aesthetically pleasing guide... Helpful templates included." -- Publisher's Weekly "This is a great craft for those that are new to paper crafting or people that are already experienced   paper crafters."-- Confessions Of An Over-Worked Mom.com "Jeffery designs paper   creations that are stylishly simple with a bold dash of wow power...the projects are accompanied by   clear instructions and photographs, and the necessary materials and tools are not exotic." -- Ann Martin, All Things Paper.net Paper artist Rudell provides step-by-step directions for crafting realistic flowers out of paper and paper products. The combinations of colorful paper with commonplace materials such as corrugated cardboard or coffee filters may be surprising, but they're also effective...Rudell's guidance is thoughtful and encouraging, and the projects, which incorporate a variety of techniques such as quilling...and simple wirework, are striking. VERDICT Wedding crafters and handmade-decor fans will find solid inspiration and excellent instruction in this collection." -- Library Journal, March 15, 2013 “This is a realistic and aesthetically pleasing guide.” — Publishers Weekly “Paper artist Rudell provides step-by-step directions for crafting realistic flowers out of paper and paper products…Rudell's guidance is thoughtful and encouraging, and the projects, which incorporate a variety of techniques such as quilling, paper cutting, and simple wirework are striking. VERDICT: Wedding crafter and handmade-décor fans

Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches

Languages: English