Synopses & Reviews
The country's premiere paper-flower artist, Livia Cetti is known for her high-style, gorgeous tissue and crepe-paper flowers many of which are often mistaken for real flowers. The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers is Cetti's comprehensive how-to manual showcasing her until-now secret techniques for creating 27 popular blooms, including peonies, poppies, roses, and hibiscus. Clear instructions and stunning step-by-step photographs show crafters of all levels how to make individual flowers as well as how to combine blooms to form 20 exquisite garlands, centerpieces, wreaths, corsages, and boutonnieres.
Review
“Livia Cetti is a modern guru of flower arranging and paper flower design, and her new book is a fabulous manual for trying your hand at homemade blooms. Cetti also includes project ideas such as a mobile and a wreath, both of which would add over-the-top charm to a nursery.” Mint Design Blog
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“These everlasting blooms are fun to make and add a romantic touch to your decor.” Cottages and Bungalows
Synopsis
"Livia Cetti is a modern guru of flower arranging and paper flower design, and The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers] is a fabulous manual for trying your hand at homemade blooms." --Mint Design Blog The country's premiere paper-flower artist, Livia Cetti is known for her high-style, gorgeous tissue and crepe-paper flowers--many of which are often mistaken for real flowers. The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers is Cetti's comprehensive how-to manual showcasing her until-now secret techniques for creating 27 popular blooms, including peonies, poppies, roses, and hibiscus.
Clear instructions and stunning step-by-step photographs by Addie Juell show crafters of all levels how to make individual flowers as well as how to combine blooms to form 20 exquisite garlands, centerpieces, wreaths, corsages, and boutonnieres.
"Livia Cetti is the Beyonc of paper flowers. She's the current reigning paper craft queen." --InStyle
About the Author
Livia Cetti is the owner of The Green Vase, a florist and paper-flower company; the style director at Brides magazine; and a contributing editor at Martha Stewart Weddings. Her work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, Food and Wine, Real Simple, Elle, New York, and Brides, among many other publications.