Blooming Paper: How to Handcraft Paper Flowers and Botanicals Paperback ? October 28, 2021

Learn to create bold, modern paper flowers from an award-winning professional design-maker in the field. Professional designer-maker Laura Reed creates a variety of amazing paper art, and is especially known for her botanical designs. Her detailed, colorful paper creations are works of art, and this guide inspires you to recreate her floral designs that bring immediate joy as well as permanent beauty. Paper flower making is an accessible craft that uses simple tools and humble materials, and Reed’s methodical approach is perfect for beginners and more-advanced enthusiasts. Reed personally walks you through basic techniques, then step-by-step tutorials to make specific flower forms, each labeled with skill level. Finally, enjoy 7 projects that take you through shaping the first petal to designing full paper flower displays. Projects include a bouquet, boutonniere, table arrangement, wreath, hanging chandelier, garland, and cake topper. 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 projects. All templates are provided.

Professional designer-maker Laura Reed engineers a variety of amazing paper art and is especially known for her botanical designs. Her paper creations have been seen in visual merchandising by Duo Boots, Crabtree & Evelyn, Lancaster Paris, and others. laurareeddesign.co.uk