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

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 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.

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.

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!