Synopses & Reviews
Cherry blossoms, forsythia, marigolds, and petunias: Who would have imagined you could recreate such gorgeous blooms with just paper and craft punches? You canand#151;and this accessible new craft will appeal to anyone with a creative bent. Using her own original, unique techniques, Susan Tierney Cockburn offers 40 beloved flowers to make for decorating gifts and home dand#233;cor. She teaches the simple basics, including paper manipulation, gluing, and coloring, and presents her flowers as colorfully as theyand#8217;re found in nature. From A (Amaryllis) to Z (Zinnia), thereand#8217;s a bountiful bouquet of blooms to choose from! Photographs document every step, and a visual template of the punches accompanies each flower. A dozen sample projects range from picture frames to wreaths.
Synopsis
Create 23 sophisticated origami flowers! This beautiful collection marries two popular pastimes: origami and floral crafts. Some of the projects mimic the look of real bloomsand#8212;including the lotus, cherry blossom, and calla lilyand#8212;while others venture into the realm of the imagination, inventing new varieties. A basics section covers the fundamentals, and all the flowers appear in stunning color photos. Use them for home, party, or wedding decorationsand#8212;they're gorgeous!
About the Author
Author Anca Oprea is originally from Satu Mare, Romania. She moved to the Twin Cities four years ago, where she works as a teacher. She is a self-taught crafter and has been folding origami flowers for about ten years.