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Paper Blooms: 25 Extraordinary Flowers to Make for Weddings, Celebrations & More Paperback – April 2, 2013

by Jeffery Rudell (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 105 ratings
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“Rudell's guidance is thoughtful and encouraging, and the projects . . . are striking. . . . solid inspiration and excellent instruction.” —Library Journal

Make a garden of paper flowers bloom!

These 20 sophisticated flower designs come from the creative mind of Jeffery Rudell, whose work has appeared everywhere from Tiffany & Co. and The New York Botanical Garden to Good Housekeeping magazine. Just follow the gorgeous step-by-step photos and simply cut, fold, and crumple to create these extraordinary blossoms, which feature a variety of papers such as tissue, vellum, and glassine. Pretty and modern, these easy-to-do projects are perfect for weddings, holidays, and other celebrations, and make great centerpieces, garlands, bouquets, card decorations, and more.
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  1. Print length
    132 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Union Square & Co.
  4. Publication date
    April 2, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    9 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9781454703501
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1454703501
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Customers find the book's instructions clear and easy to follow. They consider it a great value for money with beautiful flower designs that turn out just as pictured. The pictures are clean, bold, and well-illustrated, providing inspiration for projects. Readers describe the content as useful, a great reference, and extraordinary.

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30 customers mention "Ease of use"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's instructions easy to follow. They appreciate the clear pictures and step-by-step photos that make it simple to understand the concepts. The book includes directions for making the flowers, suggestions for materials, and thorough explanations. The patterns are easy to copy, making it suitable for beginners and children. The projects range in complexity, allowing one to start simply while still progressing.

"Finally! A paper craft book that is easy to understand!..." Read more

"...As always, Jeffrey Rudell's instructions are clear and easy to understand, the photos are of a good size and are well done, the selection of..." Read more

"...I love that the projects range in complexity, allowing one to start simply while still aspiring to make some of the more elaborate projects...." Read more

"...full of interesting appliques loved the picture pages and very easy to follow instructions very good buy for me xx" Read more

30 customers mention "Value for money"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the book offers good value for money. They appreciate the clear instructions and fun projects. The book is well-done and informative, with a nice selection of flowers.

"...that it is written with a voice that is informative, friendly and to the point...." Read more

"...clear and easy to understand, the photos are of a good size and are well done, the selection of flowers that Jeffrey has designed is nothing short..." Read more

"...One feels engaged, inspired, and entertained while reading this lovely work. I've now sent it to two friends - a terrific gift for spring!" Read more

"...and best of all a great guide to creating something so unique and amazing, I highly recommended for all." Read more

27 customers mention "Flower design"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's flower designs appealing. They appreciate the clear instructions and simple patterns. The flowers turn out as pictured, and the photography is good. The book provides interesting patterns and ideas for using the flowers. It has the right balance of illustrations and text, making it a fun read. Readers praise the talented artist's cover art.

"...I especially like the back portion of the book that offers ideas for using the flowers. It helps stir up your own imagination!..." Read more

"...He is such a creative guy and his projects - whether they are flowers or gift wrapping or other charming paper items - are quite realistic yet,..." Read more

"...I have to say, it far exceeded my expectations. The flowers are extraordinary - and all the more so because they are made from everyday items...." Read more

"very full of interesting appliques loved the picture pages and very easy to follow instructions very good buy for me xx" Read more

16 customers mention "Photography"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's photography. They find the pictures clear and inspiring for projects. The illustrations are well-done, showing each step clearly. Readers feel engaged and entertained while reading the book.

"...It helps stir up your own imagination! Though all of the photographs are inspiring, I can't decide on my favorite...." Read more

"...The step-by-step photos literally answered every question I would have had, so even though I am not an experienced crafter, I feel encouraged to try..." Read more

"very full of interesting appliques loved the picture pages and very easy to follow instructions very good buy for me xx" Read more

"...The photography is clean and bold. You can clearly see the details of each flower project, and the step-by-step photos are easy to follow...." Read more

14 customers mention "Book content"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's content useful and a great reference. They say it provides helpful information on technique, materials, and presents ideas nicely. The book is described as informative and friendly, making it a good gift for crafters.

"...I like that the book uses tools and paper that are easy to find and that it is written with a voice that is informative, friendly and to the point...." Read more

"...This book makes a great gift, a perfect coffee table book, a great reference, and best of all a great guide to creating something so unique and..." Read more

"...The project materials are inexpensive, but the results are sophisticated. There's even a carnation that is made with coffee filters!..." Read more

"...included directions for making the flowers but also suggestions for materials and tools...." Read more

Easy, fun and a crowd pleaser!
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Easy, fun and a crowd pleaser!
So much fun to make and turned out beautifully! Stunning, gorgeous, can't say enough... I love making these flowers and friends loving getting or swiping a bouquet.
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  • Mr. B
    5.0 out of 5 stars EVERY PAGE PUTS A SMILE ON YOUR FACE
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2013
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    Finally! A paper craft book that is easy to understand! I have been obsessed with trying to make paper flowers for quite some time, but never mastered the subject. When I opened my package I was pleasantly surprised at the size of this book! The cover and all of the pages are so bright and cheery that it makes you smile! I like that the book uses tools and paper that are easy to find and that it is written with a voice that is informative, friendly and to the point. I especially like the back portion of the book that offers ideas for using the flowers. It helps stir up your own imagination! Though all of the photographs are inspiring, I can't decide on my favorite. The Poppy, Allium and Dogwood are the front runners so far. The crazy part is that these flowers have such a charming realistic quality to them. Congrats to the author! well done!!
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  • RubyCat
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful guide to fun and beauty
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013
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    As soon as I saw the preview of this book, I pre-ordered. I got it last week and devoured it, stuck post-its all over the pages for in-depth study and started over from the front! As always, Jeffrey Rudell's instructions are clear and easy to understand, the photos are of a good size and are well done, the selection of flowers that Jeffrey has designed is nothing short of wonderful. He is such a creative guy and his projects - whether they are flowers or gift wrapping or other charming paper items - are quite realistic yet, with a change of color or paper, he shows you how to change from realistic to whimsical. This is SUCH A GREAT book - I can't say enough good things. I've already started working on 2 projects and will probably do all of the flowers in the book sooner or later. I've been a huge fan of Jeffrey's since his CraftStylish blog was active. Even a fumble fingered idiot like me was able to produce very nice bouquets of colorful, creative paper flowers that were hits as party centerpieces and as gifts. Jeffrey has brought me so many hours of fun as I cut, glued and assembled his designs, but many more lovely feelings of accomplishment as my friends and strangers gushed over my "creative talent". If only they knew...it CERTAINLY isn't me who is creative and talented. It's all Jeffrey Rudell. You've got to try this book - you'll be hooked.
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  • TNYC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely stunning!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2013
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    I already have Mr. Rudell's other books and just received "Paper Blooms." I have to say, it far exceeded my expectations. The flowers are extraordinary - and all the more so because they are made from everyday items. I love that the projects range in complexity, allowing one to start simply while still aspiring to make some of the more elaborate projects. The step-by-step photos literally answered every question I would have had, so even though I am not an experienced crafter, I feel encouraged to try making my own bouquets. The flowers pictured within would also make lovely decorative elements to adorn gift boxes or display place cards. Finally, Mr. Rudell's talents as an award-winning storyteller are clearly evident in his anecdotes and reflections throughout the book. One feels engaged, inspired, and entertained while reading this lovely work. I've now sent it to two friends - a terrific gift for spring!
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Babs leers Libros
    4.0 out of 5 stars applique
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2013
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    very full of interesting appliques loved the picture pages and very easy to follow instructions very good buy for me xx
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  • A. Wilcox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Flowers so Real, So Beautiful, So Extraoridinary... for all Occassions!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2013
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    Jeffery Rudell has impeccably captured nature's beauty out of paper. These real-life flower creations are so beautiful, elegant and are truly extraordinary. I pre-ordered this book when I first heard of it's release and was so excited when I received it. "Paper Blooms" is a gorgeous collection of paper flower projects for all seasons & occasions. The author offers very thorough explanations of crafting these projects with many step-by-step visuals, making it easy for anyone to duplicate. This book makes a great gift, a perfect coffee table book, a great reference, and best of all a great guide to creating something so unique and amazing, I highly recommended for all.
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  • DLHN
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners and great for children
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2017
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    While the book was packaged well there were several pages inside the book that were stuck together at the bottom in different parts of the book. It's a good book if you're a beginner but if you've been making paper flowers for a while it's not so great. A lot of the flowers would be perfect for children to make.
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  • Robert F. Hold
    5.0 out of 5 stars Paper Blooms is a must for crafters of any skill level or age
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2013
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    Paper Blooms is a must for crafters of any skill level or age. The photography is clean and bold. You can clearly see the details of each flower project, and the step-by-step photos are easy to follow. There's also a gallery of inspirational photos on what you can do with your finished flowers. The project materials are inexpensive, but the results are sophisticated. There's even a carnation that is made with coffee filters! I'm looking forward to experimenting with different papers, as the author, Jeffery Rudell suggests. This book has become a friendly and useful addition to my craft book collection.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • R. J Ridley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Designs and Great Directions - what more do you want in a craft book?
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014
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    Jeffrey Rudell is a very good designer. These flowers are captivating, and the materials are varied and fun to work with (I happened to have a large assortment of paint chips, and was delighted to find a design for a flower made out of paint chips!).

    But even better than that is that he is an excellent writer. The directions are clear, and the photos show every step. Highly recommended.
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  • Linda Walton
    4.0 out of 5 stars WELL ILLUSTRATED
    Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2021
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    I only gave a 4 star rating. Although well illustrated and lots of pictures all the flowers are made from paper and I was looking for crepe paper flowers especially roses.
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  • Aracely Felix
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hermoso
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 19, 2020
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    Esta hermoso y muy práctico, lo compré en oferta y me super encantó.
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  • Caroline Bell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book - highly recommended
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2018
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    As a total beginner, I ordered several books on making paper flowers. This one is brilliant to get you started with simple blooms and then teaches you more complicated techniques. I'm now absolutely hooked and would recommend this book to anybody interested in trying this as a hobby. Please bring out another book soon, Mr Rudell!
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  • Sundance & Soulfood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schönes Buch!
    Reviewed in Germany on June 24, 2014
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    Tolles Buch mit wunderschönen Ideen und einfachen Anleitungen! Die Blumen sind um einiges einfacher gehalten als in dem Buch "Paper to Petal" und unterscheiden sich grundlegend vom Typ, stehen aber in Sachen Schönheit und Ästhetik um Nichts nach. Würde ich sofort wieder kaufen und ist eine echte Bereicherung in meinem Bücherregeal.
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  • Roslyn Young
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very clear and easy to understand
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2013
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    I love this book. It's got enough to keep us occupied for weeks and months. The instructions are clear and the illustrations excellent.
    I like the fact that there is no attempt to make these flowers look real. They are obviously paper flowers and all the better for it. I hate artificial flowers, but love these paper ones.
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