Paper to Petal

R Thuss

ISBN 10: 0385345054 / ISBN 13: 9780385345057

Published by Random House USA Inc, US, 2013

About this Item

This visual feast of a book has 75 paper flowers and flower projects, including a holiday wreath, kids' party ideas, table decorations, bouquets, and much more for every age range and skill level. The flowers are made from a variety of papers - all easily sourced - and can be made even more special using other materials such as felt or fabric. It begins with a lush gallery of images of the flowers, which is followed by accessible, reader-friendly step-by-step instructional text, accompanied by lots of captions and sidebars, which will help readers quickly gain the skills to create their own unique interpretations. This book is a true celebration of creativity and playful whimsy.

Seller Inventory # LU-9780385345057

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Paper to Petal
• Publisher: Random House USA Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385345054
• ISBN 13: 9780385345057
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1216 grams

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

THUSS + FARRELL are husband and wife team Rebecca Thuss and Patrick Farrell, a photography and design duo who have worked together since 1991. In addition to still-life, portraiture, and travel and lifestyle photography, their work together encompasses a wide variety of creative disciplines, including set design, furniture design, crafting, creative direction, and graphic design. Their clients include Chronicle Books, Landor Associates, Procter & Gamble, Corcoran, Daniel Boulud, Per Se, Random House, Abrams: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, EMG, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Keri Levitt Communications, Bonpoint, and the New York Times. Rebecca and Patrick live in Upstate New York with their daughter, Poet.