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. With step-by-step photos for all projects, accompanied by full-size templates, you'll be inspired to give this addictive craft a go, and create beautiful paper blooms, bugs and butterflies for all occasions.

Words for paper, art and craft creations is the first of its kind. In this title, artists, crafters and creative souls are inspired and taught how to make use of words in their creations, be they cards, scrapbook pages, wall art or fine art. Learn: Why it is important to use words in creations. Where to get inspiration and words. How to incorporate words in creations. The bulk of the title is filled with words, making the hunt for the right words for a specific situation an absolute pleasure! The writer's love and passion for South Africa also makes this book unique. Most of the poems, phrases and words used in the book, are of South African origin.

Scrapbooking: back to basics is unlike most other books on scrapbooking in that it keeps the focus on the photos rather than on the embellishments that can overwhelm them. The title is technique-based with easy step-by-step instructions clearly illustrated with step-by-step photographs. Every technique, original as well as traditional, is illustrated with top quality photographs of finished pages where it has been applied. There is a load of tried and tested hints and tips, as well as cost-cutting advice scattered throughout the book. It contains all the information you need to get started and as it includes basic as well as advanced techniques it is suitable for both beginners and advanced scrapbookers. Over 150 sample pages will inspire and inform as captions tell you what you don't see, rather than stating the obvious.

Create beautiful paper models of 20 orchid species! Display native orchids with these realistic paper replicas that you simply pop-out and glue together--no scissors required! These paper sculptures were produced under the direction of scientists at the North American Orchid Conservation Center, which is located at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's United States Botanic Garden. This kit features: A full-color book presenting fascinating information about the orchid species. Precut pieces for 20 beautiful 3D paper orchids Detailed assembly instructions for each model, which are ranked by difficulty A display base for each model The accompanying book explains the efforts that are underway to conserve threatened and endangered native North American species. The project introductions show photos of the finished models as well as stunning photos of each model's living counterpart. The amazing collection of orchids in this kit includes: The Showy Lady's Slipper Orchid: the tallest US-native orchid, which is threatened in part due to its 15-year maturation period The Water Spider Orchid: North America's only aquatic orchid, which exudes a chemical deterrent to protect its tender roots from predation The Dragon's Mouth Orchid: attracts pollinating bumblebees through strong ultraviolet inflorescence The Cigar Orchid, also know as "the Bee Swarm Orchid": has become endangered through over-collecting The Striped Coralroot Orchid: doesn't manufacture food through photosynthesis, but rather survives through a parasitic relationship with a fungus The Rattlesnake Plantain Orchid: an evergreen species with patterned leaves that resemble snake skin, and a flower spike that looks like a rattlesnake's rattle

"Patterning is fun, easy and relaxing - and it is a great way to add interest and texture to any design." Joanne Fink presents creative monogram and pattern techniques in Zenspirations, offering intriguing ideas for filling boarders, edges and spaces with creative flourishes. The many decorative boarders, frames, shapes, and alphabet will appeal to a spectrum of tastes and styles. Use Joanne's techniques to create details, depth and beauty reminiscent of classical architecture, medieval block printing and manuscript calligraphy. Her passion for beautiful patterns is contaigious. Joanne makes it easy to turn simple lines into attractive designs while her doodled shapes inspire readers to embellish more and just have fun with the process.

Fold and fly realistic paper airplanes with this easy origami kit! Simple Origami Airplanes Mini Kit features model planes with sturdy wings and authentic fuselages. These designs are so perfectly balanced that a gentle throw results in amazing flights, time after time. All the origami projects are designed to be simple enough to be assembled by beginning origami folders. Paper airplanes are a great way for children to learn origami and gain interest and appreciation for this fascinating art form. The flashy folding papers already have plane images printed on them, along with folding guidelines, making the finished origami planes look impressive, too. As a bonus, the accompanying DVD shows precise instructions and tips from the designer. This paper airplane kit contains: Full-colored 32 page booklet Step-by-step instructions and diagrams 6 original paper airplane designs 24 origami folding papers in a variety of colors, with folding lines A DVD with easy-to-follow video tutorials All videos are also streamable or downloadable online Fun and accessible for both the paper crafts novice and the more seasoned paper folder, this wonderfully giftable origami kit gets you started right away--no scissors or glue required! Origami airplane projects include: The Razor The Octopus The Starbird The Swordfish The Frankenplane The Orbit All disc content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.

Take a hands-on flight through history with this model airplane kit! Scale Model Paper Airplanes Kit is filled with famous and historical model planes, just waiting to be assembled. It features 14 paper replicas spanning the history of aviation--from the Spitfire to the Concorde. The pop-out plane pieces are made of high-quality cardstock and printed in full color on both sides. With this kit, you can build and fly: Air Force One--The world's most famous Boeing 747 (a workhorse of commercial passenger air travel for 50 years) Bell X-1--The experimental aircraft that first broke the sound barrier in 1954, piloted by the intrepid Chuck Yeager Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor--A state-of-the-art stealth fighter with a top speed of over 1,500 miles per hour The Wright Flyer--The first powered aircraft, flown by the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903 And many more! This kit includes: Pre-cut, pop-out airplane pieces made of high-quality cardstock that you assemble with any invisible tape (tape not included) 32 page full-color book with instructions and historical information about each plane Rubber band slingshot launcher Aviation enthusiasts will enjoy making their way through history with model paper airplanes that actually fly. Please note that young aviators will need help with assembly.

The design possibilities of Zentangle extend in many dimensions! Combine the art forms of paper crafts and tangling to create memorable 3D keepsakes and one-of-a-kind gifts for every season. Inside you'll discover wonderful paper projects for booklets, greeting cards, angels, ornaments, beads, boxes, accordion folds and more. Dimensional paper crafts with tangles add range and depth to your Zentangle art. Try a Zentangle twist on traditional origami. You can enjoy being creative with 30 all-new tangles. You can use the bonus workbook section to play, experiment, and create. You'll love these inspirational ideas and simple techniques.

New functional format, same beautiful paper! This origami paper pack from Tuttle Publishing has 256 sheets of richly saturated, double-sided origami paper. Held into place with an easy tear-out design, you won't have to worry about loose papers in your pack falling out or getting creased and crinkled. Origami Cherry Blossoms Paper Pack Book includes: 256 6-inch folding papers 16 unique patterns, with a coordinating color on the reverse side 13 pages of full-color instruction, with origami tips and tricks Step-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models

This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, small 4-inch origami sheets printed with vibrant rainbow colors. These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 colors of the rainbow printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. This paper pack is ideal for anyone setting out to fold 1,000 paper cranes, and these small sheets also work well for modular origami models. This origami paper pack includes: 1,000 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 colors 4 x 4 inch (10 cm) squares Instructions for folding and stringing paper cranes Double-sided color (additional coordinating solid color on the reverse) An ancient Japanese legend says that anyone who folds 1,000 paper cranes will be granted a wish, while others claim a strand of them promises happiness and eternal luck. Cranes are a symbol of peace, which was made famous for many through the story of Sadako Sasaki. In books like Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki and the Thousand Paper Cranes, young readers learn about her effort to fold 1,000 cranes to aid her recovery from leukemia--brought on by the atomic bombs in Hiroshima when she was just a girl. With this paper pack, folders of all experience levels will be able to create their own strands of 1,000 paper cranes.

"Forget ordinary stationery! teNeues, the luxury German publisher, transforms notecards, journals, puzzles and even clipboards into works of art, with its latest lineup highlighting paintings by celebrated names such as Vincent Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Claude Monet." - Life & Style Magazine Our notecard set features Vasily Kandinsky's Variegation in the Triangle in dynamic greens, yellows and reds with our gold foil accent touches. Vasily Kandinsky was a master of abstraction in it's earliest stages and brought bright geometrics to play in space on the canvas - with the concept that geometry is spiritual and alive, this painting was done during his Bauhaus years. The 4x5 notecards are blank inside, perfect for all occasions & adorned with painterly foil accents.