A Petal Unfolds is brimming with easy-to-make DIY paper flowers to bring beauty to your home. Susan gives step-by-step advice, discussing basic materials, tools and techniques as well as tips on flower parts, colouring and painting, before guiding you through each tutorial — so you can make something just as stunning as the real thing. A Petal Unfolds is brimming with easy-to-make DIY paper flowers to bring beauty and style to your home. Susan gives you step-by-step advice so you can create something just as stunning as the real thing — but lasts forever. Susan discusses basic materials, tools and techniques as well as tips on flower parts, colouring and painting, before guiding you through the flower tutorials. From peonies to poppies, dahlias to sweet peas, there are flowers and foliage for every aesthetic. Includes:Materials & ToolsTechniquesThe Anatomy of a Flower & LeafTHE FLOWERS: Anemone, Cyclamen, Crocus, Narcissus, Fuchsia, Tulip, Lisianthus, Coral Charm Peony, Bowl of Beauty Peony, Dahlia Café au Lait, Semi cactus Dahlia, Lily Regale, Cupcake Cosmos, Hydrangea, Honeysuckle, Hollyhock, Sweet Pea, Icelandic Poppy, Garden Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose.
TUTORIALS: Wild Rose Table Setting, Mini Cherry Blossom Wreath, Peony & Tulip Arrangement, Poppy Wall Hanging, Summer Mixed Bouquet. "Not only do they look beautiful but we love that paper flowers live forever, so they're a sustainable way to keep your place decorated." — Megan Murray, Stylist • Mindful crafts, like making paper flowers, are enjoying a renaissance as people prioritise learning new skills and taking time to do something calming and good for their mental health. • There are 25 stunning projects, which you can master for less than a bunch of fresh flowers. Susan has a modern approach and the flowers are amazingly realistic. • You can follow Susie on Instagram at @apetalunfolds. She holds workshops with brands like the V&A and Cath Kidston and has clients including Liberty, The White Company and The FT.
