The Bouquet In a Book

Give the gift of everlasting blooms with an exquisite interactive book: complete with simple instructions and press-out paper to make into 22 intricate paper flower-stems. With over 90 press-out pages, create 15 different varieties of flowers and foliage, cleverly designed to look like the real thing. From sweet peas, eucalyptus, and anemone; to gerberas, roses and stocks: follow the guided tips to learn the basic construction techniques and then layer paper petals to make everlasting flowers to look good all year round. Each paper includes watercolour-effect papers in pretty, co-ordinating shades. Make single flowers or an entire bouquet to gift to loved ones; the book also includes press-out gift tags and tips for displaying as a bouquet. Requiring a hot glue gun to secure the paper layers, learn to shape the petals and leaves and roll the stems for each flower using household tools. An accessible - and award-winning - craft to relax your mind and impress your family and friends.
The book makes: gerbera stem; ranunculus stem; dahlia stem; anemone stem; Icelandic poppy stem; sweet pea stem; two feverfew stems; two stems of stocks; two 'Cherry Brandy' rose stems; rose bud stem; 'Coral Charm' peony stem; peony bud stem; two eucalyptus stems; three lily grass stems; and two olive foliage stems.

Paperback with ribbon closure
27.5 x 21cm
128 pages including 94 pages of press-out materials
Illustrated throughout with colour photos and papers
Recommended tools (not included): hot glue gun, glue stick, thin dowel, sharp scissors for details, kitchen ware/small spoons for shaping
Age 14+
FSC accredited paper