Lia Griffith - Crepe Paper Flowers: The Beginners Guide to Making and Arranging Beautiful Blooms

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resources

Here is a list of sources where we love to find our papers, materials, and craft tools, but, of course, make sure to check your local craft stores.

LiaGriffith.com

crepe paper

frosted text-weight paper

floral tape

floral wire

branch wire

foam balls

scissors

low-temp hot glue guns

wire cutters

curling tool

PanPastel pigments

More crepe paper patterns, tutorials, and videos

Blick stores & Blick.com

crepe paper

floral tape

PanPastel pigments

craft paint

markers

paintbrushes

pastel sponge

Amazon.com

crepe paper

floral tape

floral wire

branch wire

foam balls

low-temp hot glue guns

JoAnn, Michaels, A.C. Moore, Hobby Lobby, Target & Walmart

floral wire

branch wire

foam balls

scissors

low-temp hot glue guns

wire cutters

craft paint

markers

paintbrushes

thank you

I couldnt have made the book without the entire Clarkson Potter team, including Derek Gullino, Mia Johnson, Marysarah Quinn, Patricia Shaw, Neil Spitkovsky, Kim Tyner, Merri Ann Morrell, and Alison Hagge. And to Angelin Borsics, for cheerleading my second book.

To Meagan Donnelly, Jessica Nash, and Krista Nuro for their gorgeous crepe paperflower designs, their continual exploration, and paper flower expertise.

To Deanna Washington for designing this book and coaching me through the writing process.

To Anna Sjoberg-Smith for her expert photostyling.

To Matthew Nash and Emily Criswell for creating the steps and tutorials.

To Lindsay Zogas for perfecting each one of these crepe paperflower patterns.

And, finally, to Emily Barnes, Virginia McGregor, Jessica Bonnett, and the rest of the team for supporting, cheering, and adding their input into this book.

MATERIALS & TOOLS

EXTRA-FINE

CREPE
PAPER

1. Use this paper for flowers with delicate petals that call for a transparent look and lighter texture.

2. This paper has 130 percent stretch and a fabric-like texture.

3. For flowers that call for a fine, transparent look but still need structure, adding wire works well (see ).

4. Try creating your own double-sided paper to add weight and stiffness to your petals (see for instructions).

HEAVY
CREPE
PAPER

1. Another name for heavy crepe paper is floristic, as it was originally used by florists to wrap their cut flowers or pots.

2. It is perfect for beginners, because it is a bit more forgiving than extra-fine crepe paper.

3. Heavy crepe paper has 250 percent stretch.

4. This material holds its shape well and works best for larger flowers with heavier petals, as it is stiffer than extra-fine crepe paper.