Emiko Yamamoto - Paper Flower Note Cards: Pop-Up Cards, Greeting Cards, Gift Toppers

Just as you might send a friend or loved one some of the flowers you have tenderly grown in your own garden, think of how meaningful it would be to give the gift of a flower card that you made specifically to suit the recipient, complete with a carefully selected color scheme. A card like that would certainly convey more heartfelt sentiment than a store-bought card or a simple note. This book shows you how to make pop-up cards with flowers that look as if theyre real when the card is opened up; cards that are decorated with three-dimensional flower elements; easy to assemble cut-and-glue cards; and greeting cards for seasonal events and special occasions. It is my hope that these cards will bring smiles like flowers in full bloom to their makers as well as their recipients! Emiko Yamamoto Paper Flower Note Cards POP-UP CARDS GREETING CARDS
GIFT TOPPERS EMIKO YAMAMOTO POP-UP CARDS When you open up these pop-up cards, a beautiful, voluptuous three-dimensional flower opens up. You can almost hear the happy exclamations these cards will elicit when they are opened up. The closer you look, the more real these beautifully finished flowers appear.

ROSE POP-UP CARD Each petal is beautiful in this Rose Pop-Up Card. The key is to make the petals on the left and right separately, and glue them together securely in the middle. Make the roses in the recipients favorite colors! For instructions, see . Recreate the lively look of a peony flower in full bloom by curling the petals. PEONY POP-UP CARD The multilayered, thin, wavy petals of a peony flower are so beautiful. If you make these peonies using light pastel-colored paper, their daintiness will be emphasized. For instructions, see . Gazing at this elegant flower really soothes the soul. For instructions, see . Gazing at this elegant flower really soothes the soul.

WATER LILY POP-UP CARD This recreates the look of a water lily in full bloom on a calm, smooth pond. Cut the center part of the flower into a fine fringe to give it texture and a more realistic look. The placement of the leaves in relation to the flower is up to you. For instructions, see . Combining colors in the same family really seems to emphasize the three-dimensionality of the flower. CARNATION POP-UP CARD This card is constructed by creating the flower petals in four parts and then gluing the top and bottom together. The key is to crease the petals well when folding up the card.

The irregular edges of the petals dont have to be cut to exactly conform to the pattern. For instructions, see . A spring breeze seems to waft out of this card when its opened. DANDELION POP-UP CARD I wanted to make a pop-up card of a humble, pretty little dandelion flower. By adding the unmistakable leaves, the round, charming shape of the dandelion flower is emphasized. This card is made in the same way as the Carnation Pop-Up Card. For instructions, see . This blossom is also gorgeous when made by using a single color for the sepals.

HYDRANGEA POP-UP CARD By making many small sepals (the flower-like objects) and putting them together in a circle, you can really emphasize the three-dimensional pop-up aspect of this card. The key to making the flower look voluminous yet delicate is to just glue the parts that would naturally come into contact, rather than applying glue heavily everywhere. For instructions, see . Glue the flower cores into the middle of the petals. COSMOS BOUQUET POP-UP CARD This card has a bouquet of cosmos flowers of different colors, and is perfect for giving on a festive occasion. The flowers can get bulky when the card is folded, so pay attention to their placement when you glue them. For instructions, see . DECORATION CARDS Decoration cards are made by creating a three-dimensional flower and adhering it to the outside of a card.

All of the flowers here are much easier to make than they appear, so dont be afraid to give them a try! This rose is so realistic, youll be tempted to try to smell its scent! A CARD WITH A ROSE An elegant rose that seems to be redolent with fragrance. This flower may look difficult, but its surprisingly simple to make in a few easy steps. If you make the bloom itself in an elegant color and pair it with smoky-colored leaves, the results will be very sophisticated.