Quilled Wild Flowers

Myshelf.com: Nobody knows papercrafts quite like Janet Wilson, and here she is showing how to quill some beautiful wild flowers. This popular papercraft shows their delicate beauty to great advantage, and if you thought that this craft was just for decorating cards then think again.I don't own a rotating craft table, but it is nice to be told that it is a non-essential item, while ordinary things such as pins, PVA glue and cocktail sticks are far more useful. I was impressed by the way that Ms Wilson mentions what it is necessary to own and what is optional - not enough craft books make this important distinction. In true Search Press style this is a book filled with colorful photographic staged diagrams, showing beginners (and anybody else) how to make a whole range of quilled shapes, fringing and those attractive huskings. This is the first book that shows exactly how these are made in plenty of easy stages, proving that not only beginners would find this book useful to own. The projects are of the type too that would appeal to a range of abilities - broken down into simple steps, but attractive and impressive enough to look at to tempt more advanced crafters. Decorate boxes, frames, cards, paperweights and even a memo board with these lovely motifs, but don't expect to find patterns for making boxes. All the items are pre-purchased blanks, so a trip to a craft store or the Search Press website for a suppliers' list is in order if you want to do more than just cards. Another special touch are the facts about each flower, and a reminded that too many of them are endangered. Another one for the keeper shelf!Papercraft Inspirations: If you've tried quilling, caught the bug and now want to move on to more challenging projects, this is the book for you. There are five designs to choose from, each featuring quilled wild flowers. Coil beautiful Bluebells or Scarlet Pimpernells, all from tiny strips of paper. Each flower has its own chapter, and you can make cards, bags and paperweights with the design. There's a detailed guide at the front of the book on how to create every petal and part of the flowers and leaves, so you'll quickly graduate from curious about quilling to paper coiling pro!Machine Knitting Monthly: Experienced paper crafter Janet Wilson shows us how to master quilling techniques in this beautiful and informative book. She goes on to explain how to create five lovely projects featuring native British wild flowers such as speedwell and sweet violet. We learn how to make loose coils, filigree shapes and huskings using step-by-step photographs and clear instructions. Janet has lived and breathed papercrafts since early childhood, when she was first given a pair of scissors and some paper to keep her occupied. Since then, she's become proficient in a wide range of paper skills including parchment craft, quilling, paper cutting, embossing, paper pricking, casting and sculpting.Papercraft Inspirations: Even if you've never tried quilling before, Janet Wilson's friendly step-by-step guide will have you curling and twirling away in no time. Quilled Wild Flowers starts by taking you through the basic kit and techniques, then offers five stunning floral projects for you to try. The book is packed with helpful tips, diagrams and photos. It also shows you some fun and imaginative ways to use your creations, from cards and boxes to gorgeous glass paperweights. Whether it's a dainty bluebell or a cheery violet, there's a quilled flower for every occasion.