Modern Faux Flower Projects

Modern Faux Flower Projects
Author: Stevie Storck
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607657198

Author, interior designer, and faux flower expert Stevie Storck is based out of York, Pennsylvania and has been featured in the Huffington Post, Susquehanna Style, Lancaster Online, and Houzz Also includes artist profiles of other talented designers and influencers in the floral industry Provides high-quality photography and helpful tips on design, color schemes, texture, technique, and composition Organized by season for year-round faux floral ideas Includes step-by-step instructions for 12 projects, such as flower arrangements, wreaths, garlands, wall hangings, and more Learn to make beautiful, long-lasting home décor accents and arrangements using affordable silk flowers that can be easily found in any craft store

Arranging Silk Flowers

Arranging Silk Flowers
Author: Linda Peterson
Publisher: CICO Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Artificial flowers
ISBN: 9781906094805

Beautiful silk flowers are a great way to decorate the home. With so many stunning varieties out there, why not use this essential guide to find new ways to arrange silk flowers to brighten up your living room, give as gifts to friends and loved ones, or add some glamour to a special occasion? With 35 delightful projects to make, Linda Peterson shows how to present a wide range of bouquet styles using popular types of flowers. Starting with the basics, there are easy single-flower arrangements using roses for Valentine's day, lillies to bring calm to your home, sunflowers for a summer party, and more. For the more experienced arranger, there are great ideas to combine flowers to create bouquets and elegant flower baskets to decorate the house and garden. Each project has variations so you can experiment with different shapes and shades to add your own twist to your creations. With tips on combining colors and a mix of modern and traditional designs, each with step-by-step photography, you will soon be making exquisite arrangements. There is also a techniques section, a comprehensive list of materials, and advice on where to buty the flowers.*Project variations provide extra inspiration and ideas for crafters.*The ideal way to save money without having to sacrifice on style.*Fun, pretty projects for all abilities.

Paper to Petal

Paper to Petal
Author: Rebecca Thuss
Publisher: Potter Craft
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0385345062

Paper Flowers are Always in Season Make playful party decorations, luscious bouquets, and sophisticated floral centerpieces with inexpensive tissue and crepe paper. Paper to Petal walks you through the easy basics of transforming simple materials into a vibrant display of fanciful handmade blooms suitable for every occasion. Design experts Rebecca Thuss and Patrick Farrell inspire you to get creative with their time-tested techniques. Customize every petal, leaf or stem to go dramatic or delicate; mimic nature or fashion your blossoms in any color you can imagine to make something uniquely personal. You’ll be amazed how easy it is to produce these gorgeous flower projects. These exquisite blooms never wilt, are always in style, and are endlessly fun to create, share, and give to everyone you love.

Artificial Flower Making

Artificial Flower Making
Author: Rosemary Brinley
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2013-04-16
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1473381525

This book contains a comprehensive guide to making artificial flowers out of various materials. With simple diagrams and step-by-step instructions, this volume aims to teach the novice how to make a range of beautiful flowers including roses, daisies, bluebells, and more. This volume is highly recommended for those with a love of handicraft, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Sequence of Work”, “Making Crépe Paper Flowers”, “Suitability of the Material”, “Tools Required”, “Additional Materials”, “Working Methods”, “Direction of Grain”, “Crépe Paper Daisies: Several Varieties”, “Petals and Centres”, “Making the Centres”, “Petal Making”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing “Artificial Flower Making” now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of textiles and weaving.

Silk Flowers for Every Season

Silk Flowers for Every Season
Author: Diane D. Flowers
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-12-23
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781581807103

Celebrate the seasons with silk flower arrangements! Whether you need a centerpiece for an Easter brunch, a holiday decoration for your front door, or just a way to brighten a room, you'll find the perfect arrangement in Silk Flowers for Every Season! With 25 step-by-step projects plus inspirational ideas, you can decorate your home for every occasion. Let craft and floral designer Diane D. Flowers show you how easy it is to create dazzling displays with simple supplies found at your local craft store. With a few stems of tulips, hydrangeas and gerbera daisies, and botanicals such as apples, lemons, squash and holly berries, you'll be making beautiful arrangements in no time. Plus, you don't need expensive vases or special tools to make these creative designs. Diane shows you how to turn foam and paper into unique containers using floral adhesive and hot glue, and how to use flea-market finds like teacups and pitchers to craft small arrangements you can group or scatter throughout a room. Flowers are the perfect way to celebrate any season, so start creating beauty that will last a lifetime today!

Faux Florals

Faux Florals
Author: Ardith Beveridge
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2005-05
Genre: Silk flower arrangement
ISBN: 9781845430436

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether or not a flower in an arrangement was real? Faux florals have become very popular decorating accents. They are seen in more and more homes, complementing decorating styles from casual country to contemporary elegant. Through their colour, texture and style, faux floral designs bring a room to life. Here are fifty original floral designs for table decorations, wreaths, swags, topiaries and baskets. All the materials and tools are readily available in hobby and craft shops. Some speciality items can be ordered through your florist. In many ways, faux florals are easier to work with than fresh flowers and the flowers won't wilt or break. You won't believe the flowers aren't real - or how easy it will be to craft them into gorgeous arrangements for your home.

Paper Flowers

Paper Flowers
Author: Sara Finne Frandsen
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2024-06-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 183783170X

Learn to make 15 beautiful crepe paper flowers and discover how to style them in your space. This charmingly illustrated book includes 15 flower projects of varying degrees of difficulty, ranging from a mini anemone and striped orchid to an impressive flamingo flower and a meadow buttercup. Master the art of making and adapting the flowers through the step-by-step instructions and create a stunning array of blooms to display in your home. In this book, Sine and Sara Finne Fransen of Almeja Space guide you through a crash course in colour theory and styling tips for every occasion. Discover how colours evoke different moods and create unique colour combinations for your flowers. Featuring chapters on materials, techniques and how to care for your blooms, Paper Flowers covers everything you need to create flowers that last (almost) forever.

Decorating with Silk & Dried Flowers

Decorating with Silk & Dried Flowers
Author: Home Decorating Institute (Minnetonka, Minn.)
Publisher: Random House Canada
Total Pages: 134
Release: 1993
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780865733619

(Arts & crafts for home decorating) Includes index.