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This book shows you how to create decorative worksof floral art from the least expensive and most versatile craft materialavailable - colored paper! Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers areamong the most delicate and beautiful examples of paper art in the world. Thisinspirational how-to guide showcases 31 gorgeous Japanese floral designs thatcan virtually pass for the real thing - although they never wilt! Are you looking for a creative way to add a touchof beauty to your home or workplace, or to create low-cost decorations for awedding or other special event? All of the most popular blossoms are representedhere, including: 5 different romanticroses Frillycarnations Sensuous tulips Dramaticanemones Flashy dahlias 3 types ofcheerful daisies 3 types of boldsunflowers 3 types ofgraceful lilies And many more! Simple instructions and colorful step-by-stepphotos show novice paper crafters how to make each flower, as well as how togather them into jaw dropping bouquets. There are even instructions describinghow the flowers can be used in 18 amazing ways - for decorating, selling, giftgiving and entertaining - including: Spectacularwreaths Decorativeornaments Floral pens Customizedphoto frames Individualizedbookmarks Japanese Paper Flowers has allthe information and all of the necessary patterns you need! Simply cut thepapers into the appropriate shapes, curl and arrange the leaves and petals asindicated, and use a dot of craft glue to create realistic paper blossoms andbouquets. Create breathtaking paper flowers in no time at all!

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Whether or not they're already familiar with the Japanese art of origami, crafters can follow Yamazaki's instructions for fashioning exquisite and realistic-looking flowers from paper...Tips are nestled into almost every page, like how to curl petals or cut out challenging pieces. Paper-crafters will delight in growing a garden without all that mess of potting, watering, and cultivating. -Booklist Starred Review Learn how to bring a Japanese aesthetic into your life with these elegant works of floral art. Japanese Paper Flowers has all the information and all of the necessary patterns you need! With just some scissors, a few sheets of colorful tant origami paper, and a few drops of crafts glue-all of which can be found online and in paper stores-you can create breathtaking paper flowers in no time at all! - Library Journal

Whether or not they're already familiar with the Japanese art of origami, crafters can follow Yamazaki's instructions for fashioning exquisite and realistic-looking flowers from paper...Tips are nestled into almost every page, like how to curl petals or cut out challenging pieces. Paper-crafters will delight in growing a garden without all that mess of potting, watering, and cultivating. -Booklist Starred Review

Author Information

Hiromi Yamazaki teaches paper flower-making classes at the Boule De Neige floral paper art shop in Tokyo. She specializes in decorative floral creations for weddings and other special events.

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