Build a Flower

Author: Lucia Balcazar
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683358813
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Learn to create beautiful, long-lasting paper flowers in a matter of minutes for gifts, decorations, and more, with this step-by-step guide. Paper flowers are ideal for any crafter: The results are stunning but the steps to get there are achievable at any skill level. Build a Flower will teach the basic techniques needed for crafting paper flowers, building upon skills as it moves through a select number of flowers and focusing on key tips: what type of paper works best, petal shapes that work for multiple flowers, how to assemble, and more. With photographs and step-by-step instructions as their guide, readers will learn to build five flowers, variation ideas for their coloring, and final arrangements. And the designs and ideas will inspire crafters to think beyond the vase—paper flowers as gifts, as decorations, and more. This beginner book will open the door to a wide variety of possibilities and will help establish a new audience well versed in the craft, returning time and again to this book’s pages for inspiration and encouragement.

Simple Flower Arranging

Author: Stephen Wicks
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465426922
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
Simple Flower Arranging helps you create flower arrangements with style and flair, be it flowers for the home, a gift, or wedding flowers. Love having flowers in your house or making blooming bouquets? Be inspired by more than 60 stylish flower arrangements made simple, from vase arrangements to wedding creations. Owners of destination florist, Bloomsbury Flowers, Mark Welford and Stephen Wicks guide you through designs and techniques that allow you to create your own incredible arrangements. Key sequences are shown through step-by-steps and sumptuous photography so you can easily see how to take a simple bunch of blooms and present them with a professional touch, encouraging you to experiment with hand-tying, wire, papers and ribbons. Organized by flower type, it's easy to find flowers that you can buy in the supermarket, such as roses, lilies and sweetpeas and turn them into amazing arrangements. Simple Flower Arranging helps you to make beautiful bouquets and arrangements for every occasion, from baby celebrations to Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.

The Flower Book

Author: Rachel Siegfried
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465464530
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
The Flower Book explores 60 flowers, bloom-by-bloom in stunning portraiture. Lush macrophotography allows readers to see the details of each featured flower up close, from the amaryllis in spring, snapdragon in summer, and dahlia in fall to tropical wonders such as orchids and more. Intimate portraits of each flower include quick-reference profiles with tips for choosing the best blooms, care for cut stems, arranging recommendations, colors, shapes, and even growing tips to transform the home, from yard to tabletop. Gorgeous photographs throughout spotlight 30 sample floral arrangements that show how to design and build custom floral arrangements using featured blooms. Plus, a step-by-step techniques section walks beginners through the basics of foliage and fillers, bouquets, and arrangements to make this book as practical as it is beautiful. The Flower Book celebrates all the wonderful qualities of flowers-their sheer beauty, infinite variety, and power to evoke admiration-bloom by exquisite bloom.

The Art of Wearable Flowers

Author: Susan McLeary
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452179336
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
The Art of Wearable Flowers reveals the secrets to creating gorgeous floral accessories that you can wear. This guide book provides how-tos for 40 floral wearables, including an eye-catching succulent ring, gorgeous hyacinth hoop earrings, a fabulous petal necklace, and a luxurious headpiece, plus bracelets, corsages, headbands, and more. ,br>Renowned floral artist Susan McLeary shares this stunning collection of 40 flower- and plant-based designs that you can try out for yourself. • Each project includes an ingredients list, styling tips, and easy-to-follow instructions paired with step-by-step photographs. • This flower arrangement books gets the ultimate makeover to elevate every outfit with natural beauty • Filled with essential information on tools, design techniques, and plant care, making it easy to create these remarkable arrangements at home Featuring hundreds of inspiring photographs presented in a beautifully designed book, The Art of Wearable Flowers is a must-have accessory for any modern woman. Susan McLeary's expertise in styling flowers—combined with breathtaking photos of her signature arrangements—makes this a wonderful gift for the florist-frequenter. • Not your average flower book, this book is for anyone who wants to make a show-stopping appearance at a wedding, birthday party, or any special occasion • Great for brides (and as a bridal shower gift!), florists, crafters, flower gardeners, and flower stylists • Perfect those who loved Paper to Petal: 75 Whimsical Paper Flowers to Craft by Hand by Rebecca Thuss and Patrick Farrell, The Flower Recipe Book by Alethea Harampolis, Seasonal Flower Arranging by Ariella Chezar, and The Flower Chef by Carly Cylinder

Cut & Dry

Author: Carolyn Dunster
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 9781786278890
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Learn how to make stylish dried floral designs that will last longer than freshly cut bouquets. Do you adore having flowers around the house but they always seem to wilt and fall to pieces as soon as you place them in water? No longer! Join the trend of DIY drying and create stunning bouquets that will outlast fresh cuts while still adding that soft, romantic floral touch. Expert florist Carolyn Dunster breathes new life into the age-old art of growing, drying, and displaying blooms in ways that will bring a chic, natural vibe to any room. Whether you are looking for elegant DIY bridal arrangements or trying to add a little bohemian flair to a room's décor, there are dried designs that will complement every aesthetic and occasion. Written for a new, younger audience that is just discovering the art of drying flowers and from a popular British botanical stylist with a penchant for urban gardening, this book is a modern spin on a classic craft. For those who are concerned with environmental impact, dried flowers are also gaining popularity as a more sustainable approach to floristry. Dried flowers are perfect for: * DIY bridal bouquets and table arrangements * Stylish home décor * Sprucing up your place of business in an affordable, low maintenance way This book is an ideal purchase for anyone wanting to get started with the art of growing and drying flowers. Learn how to grow your own stems and the best combinations of color and texture to create floral sculptures that breathe new life into any space in any season.

Easy Garden Projects to Make, Build, and Grow

Author: Barbara Pleasant
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 9780899093994
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 330

Book Description
Outlines do-it-yourself vegetable garden project ideas that address a wide range of needs, from making compost and controlling weeds to attracting wildlife and watering plants.

The Book of Rural Life: Farm records. Health service

Author: Edward Mowbray Tuttle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 700

Book Description

Gradle Effective Implementations Guide

Author: Hubert Klein Ikkink
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1784396117
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 360

Book Description
A comprehensive guide to get up and running with build automation using Gradle About This Book Practical and engaging from start to finish covering the fundamentals of Gradle Learn the skills required to develop Java applications with Gradle and integrate at an enterprise level Apply the correct plugin and configuration to our Gradle build files to work with the different languages Who This Book Is For This book is for Java developers who have working knowledge of build automation processes and are now looking to gain expertise with Gradle and add to their skill set. What You Will Learn Write your first Gradle Script Write build logic with the Gradle build language Explore the Java plugins supported by Gradle Understand dependency management in Gradle Package and publish your (web) application Integrate Scala and Groovy with Gradle Write your own custom tasks and plugins Integrate Gradle with your IDE In Detail Gradle is a project automation tool that has a wide range of applications. The basic aim of Gradle is to automate a wide variety of tasks performed by software developers, including compiling computer source code to binary code, packaging binary codes, running tests, deploying applications to production systems, and creating documentation. The book will start with the fundamentals of Gradle and introduce you to the tools that will be used in further chapters. You will learn to create and work with Gradle scripts and then see how to use Gradle to build your Java Projects. While building Java application, you will find out about other important topics such as dependency management, publishing artifacts, and integrating the application with other JVM languages such as Scala and Groovy. By the end of this book, you will be able to use Gradle in your daily development. Writing tasks, applying plugins, and creating build logic will be your second nature. Style and approach This step-by-step guide aims to cover the fundamentals of Gradle and focuses on providing the practical skills required to develop web application.

Polymer Pizzazz

Author: Editors of Bead&Button Magazine
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
ISBN: 1627000054
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
Polymer Pizzazz is the essential resource for people who want to learn to use polymer clay. This book showcases the many ways of using the material to create beads, pendants brooches, and earrings, and even includes a basics section!

Making Bead Jewelry and Decorative Accessories

Author: Virginia Nathanson
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486442861
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
Well-illustrated, carefully written guide by a veteran crafter tells how to create a dazzling array of 75 different articles crafted from beads, pearls, and metallic yarns — from gleaming bracelets, belts, purses, and vests that look expensive (but aren't) to miniature animals, lamp shades, and a cornucopia of beaded vegetables. More than 210 illustrations.