Crepe Paper Blooms, Bugs and Butterflies: Over 20 colourful paper projects from Miss Petal & Bloom by Eileen Lim

Step into the vibrant world of Crepe Paper Blooms, Bugs and Butterflies with Miss Petal & Bloom, a.k.a. Eileen Lim. In this beautifully illustrated guidebook, internationally acclaimed artist Eileen reveals her secrets to crafting whimsical blooms and insects using 180gsm Italian crepe paper. To begin, the materials and basic techniques are broken down in detail, making this a perfect book for beginners. In the Blooms chapter, you'll learn how to create a host of flowers that will never wilt, including a sunflower, a rose, two kinds of peonies, a dahlia, a ranunculus, oriental poppies, anemones, hydrangeas and a magnificent king protea. Eileen also demonstrates simple ways to transform your handmade flowers into lovely bouquets - perfect as gifts for your loved ones. In the Bugs and Butterflies chapters, you’ll be introduced to a collection of quirky crepe paper insects, such as two spectacular moths, two butterflies, colourful beetles, a dragonfly and a chubby little bumblebee, plus a fun range of display ideas. Finally, in the Potted Plants chapter, Eileen shares techniques for making a variety of plants, as well as tips on how to pot them. These include daffodils, irises, orchids, delphiniums, tulips, foxgloves and gorgeous succulents that you’ll never need to water. Read more

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From the Publisher Petals Curl, cup and shape your petals for realistic looking, lifelike flowers. Leaves Use soft pastels blended with a brush to add dimension to your leaves. Stems Wrap wire stems with paper strips to match the leaf color for a cohesive look. Bees Use fringed strips to make a chubby fuzzy bumblebee and add delicate wings. Beetles Create colorful and quirky beetles with fringed heads and wrapped wire legs. Butterflies Make beautiful wings and wired bodies and assemble into elegant butterflies.