Second Printing!

This Spring, my paper flowers book/kit went into its second printing, and it hit the shelves with a fresh new design.  I'm so pleased with this new edition - it's cuter than the first!

 The instructions and information inside the book are the same, as are most of the components of the kit.  The paper is a little different than what was included in the original packaging, so I thought I would make a few flowers from the new kit and share them with you.

I love the new paper colors they selected -- they're fresh and vibrant.  Though different from traditional crepe paper,  this textured paper is sturdy and the blooms hold their shape well.

You can purchase a copy through your favorite indy book store.  It's also available at Barnes and Noble and through Amazon.   If you're in Tacoma, you can find it at Compass Rose or at King's Books! 













I hope you'll pick up a kit and give this craft a try.  Once you've made a few blooms from the book, I encourage you to pick up some other types of paper, and do a little experimenting.  When you vary the paper, you vary the results.

Ladies and Gentlemen, We Have a Winner

Hello, friends. It's time to announce the winner of our little give-away contest.

And the winner of one hot-off-the-presses signed copy of Making Paper Flowers is ahmcguffin

So, ahmcguffin, please send an email to kittywranger(at)gmail(dot)com and we'll make arrangements for delivery!

Thanks to all who played along!

If you're disappointed you weren't selected, and would like to pick up a copy to call your own, I've still got signed copies available. Just look up in the right hand corner, and put one in your shopping cart.


Thanks, everyone!!

Congrats ahmcguffin!!

Here's Your Chance to Win a Copy of Making Paper Flowers!

Good morning, everyone! I've got one hot-off-the-presses signed copy of my new book/kit, Making Paper Flowers , that I'll be giving away to one lucky reader!



How do you enter? It's easy. Just leave a comment on this post by Friday, April 8th. On Monday, April 11th, I'll randomly select the winner, and announce it on the blog. I'll request that the winner email me with their contact info, and a I'll drop that copy right in the mail.

To learn more about what's inside the book and kit, please visit HERE.

Good luck, everyone!

Show Me The Bunnies!

It's getting springy around here! With Easter just around the corner, I thought I would break out the bunnies and make some boutonnieres.



I'll be setting up shop at 2nd Saturdayz Market this weekend, so if you're in the Seattle area, please hop on over, and say hello. I'll have lots of Eastery things, and I'll be bringing a stack of my book/kit too!

It's always a fun show. There will be lots of great vendors sharing the most amazing vintage and crafty wares.

For full details on the 2nd Saturday show, please visit their website.

To say thanks to you all for the your lovely support, I'm going to giving away a copy of Making Paper Flowers. I'll have full details on that later today, so please stay tuned.

Today is the Day!

It's book release day! YAY! Making Paper Flowers officially hits the shelves of your local Barnes and Noble TODAY!

Here's a stop-motion peek at what's inside...



For all those folks who pre-ordered a signed copy, they'll be shipped out today.

I still have signed copies available, so if you would like one, just look up in the right hand corner of the blog, and add it to your cart.

I swear, I didn't think this day would ever come. Thank you to all who helped make this dream happen.

xoxox

FINALLY!!!! HOORAY!!!

Nearly two years ago I was contacted by Sterling Publishing (a division of Barnes and Noble) about working with them on a paper flower book and kit. Finally, after a lot of work, and a lot of waiting, it will be hitting shelves of Barnes and Noble on March 25th!

Inside the kit you'll find the book, with lots of colorful photos and instructions to make nine different flowers and several foliages. Also, 36 sheets of crepe paper, floral wire, floral tape, and stamens. The crepe paper in the kit is a really lovely quality, and the colors are great.

I'll be pre-selling signed copies from my blog. I'm working on setting it up now, and will have a "buy now" button shortly. They'll be shipped on March 25th, when the book is officially released.

Yesterday, for the very first time, I got so see an actual copy of the book/kit. I can't even begin to tell what a thrill it was. Sterling did a great job putting the whole package together. It's super cute, and I'm very pleased.

Here's a sneak peek at the final product.

Buckets of Blooms... and a Book!

I've spent the past few months tucked away in my studio working on a HUGE project - a paper flowers book/kit for Barnes and Noble. Pictured above are some of the prototype flowers.

It's been an exciting and challenging project. There were many long days and late nights, and now the manuscript is done and revised. Whew. It's such a relief to have that behind me now!

Look for it on the shelves in Feb 2011. I'll keep you posted on the exact date.

Now it's time to play catch up... orders to fill... Etsy updates.... the list goes on.