About the Book
Crafters of all skill levels need an extensive selection of motifs and patterns to apply to their work. Part One offers practical, illustrated guidance on using the motifs, and inspirational finished effects and a gallery for further ideas. Part Two is the extensive library of clear, high quality floral motifs. The subjects give a wide variety of images that progress in complexity within each chapter, starting with simple and easy motifs, moving on to more detailed images. Whether you want a quick motif for a greetings card or rubber stamped gift wrap, or a more intricate look for a beautiful piece of glass painting or papercraft, there is sure to be lots to delight and inspire.
Table of Contents:
The Essential Techniques: introducing floral art; ideas for crafting; applying motifs to craft media; adapting & embellishing designs; gallery of inspirational finished projects; The Templates; Spring: daffodils, crocus, violets, tulips, primroses, Easter arrangements, blossoms, bluebells, buds. Summer: roses, marigolds, hollyhocks, clematis, delphiniums, bedding plants such as fuchsias, petunias, sunflowers, daisies, poppies, gladioli, sweet peas. Autumn: golden rod, michlemas daisies, chrysanthemums, asters, heather, rose hips, elderberries, honesty pods, teasels; Winter: helaborious, ponsettia, holly, ivy, cotoneaster, hycinth, mistletoe, snowdrops; Woodland & Hedgerows: berries, catkins, sloes, dogrose, poppies, grasses, ferns, bramble blossom, cornflowers; Occasions: weddings, anniversaries, births, Easter, in memorium (lillies), posies, bouquets, sprays, button holes, carnations, table arrangements, cake decorations, baskets, plants on stands, Mother's Day, rosettes, garland wreaths; Flowers Of The World: cacti, bamboo, palms, lilies, Japanese cherry blossom, tropical flowers; Borders: frames and corners in a variety of popular styles and shapes; Index
About the Author :
Sharon Bennett has worked as an illustrator and graphic designer, and is currently a popular designer for a range of craft magazines, including regular contributions to Crafts Beautiful. Sharon's first book for David & Charles was Crafter's Design Library: Christmas Sharon lives in Halstead, Essex.
