Christmas is less than a month away and it is high time we thought what we would like to find in our Christmas stocking on 25th December 2015. Below you will find a wide choice of possible gifts ranging from tools to supplies to books and experiences all chosen to please an avid flower maker. Most of these things I have a use regularly, some others are in my gift list for Santa.Please note that I have not received any of … Read More
If you can make it to Stamford, Lincs on Saturday 24th October 2015 you are most welcome to join our one-off craft workshop and learn how to make a poppy , or a veteran poppy corsage. See all the details in the poster below. Hope to see you there ♥ Alternatively you can purchase a photo tutorial on a poppy corsage here at out online shop Subscribe to my Youtube Channel here
The 2015 Wedding Season is in full swing. I would not be far off if I suggest that some of you are currently making lots of white flowers. So I thought I would share some tips on how to dye (or not to dye?) the fabric for making white silk flowers. Your actions will depend on the task in hand. Certainly there are situations when we need to create a pure white flower, in warm white or even in … Read More
To glue or not to glue? Let’s talk about choosing the right glue for making flowers You can now buy the glue that has been specifically developed for making flowers. To find out more about this glue click here >>>>> I receive a lot of emails with questions on different aspects of flower making. One of such burning questions is about choosing the right glue for making flowers with either fabric or leather. I am not sure if I … Read More
Just to let you know… Our Introduction to Leather Flower Making ebook is out now and available for immediate download after purchase. Learn the basics about working with leather to start making exquisite leather flowers of your own to match any project at hand. You are well aware that I make flowers not only out of fabric but out of genuine leather too. In November 2014 I took part in a millinery contest devoted to the First World … Read More
At the moment I am working on a new video tutorial on Silk and Lace Orchid flowers where I will show you and explain how to make an open hair circlet with lace and silk orchids decorated with freshwater pearls. All the fabrics that are used for making flowers using a flower iron have to be stiffened and lace is no exception here. Please read through a mini-tutorial below to learn how you can prepare your velvet and lace for making … Read More
At the very beginning of my career in fabric flower making I often made my pieces with 2 small loops on the back side as a way of finishing them. Here is how it looked This finish is very versatile that is why it is dabbed a multifunctional, all-purpose or universal. Indeed, the flower can be stitched using the loops, it can be pinned with a stick pin or safety pins; with an alligator clip or a couple of bobby pins … Read More
Choosing and using fabric stiffeners Some of you know that I have recently worked on an e-book about fabric flowers and what one should know before they start making their own fabric flowers. The book has been released very is available for purchase here. You will find a lot of useful information re making fabric flowers that you did not know before. Meanwhile I would like to share a chapter from the book with you today. This chapter talks about different ways of … Read More
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT for MY CUSTOMERS Since January 1st 2015, all digital goods (including electronic, telecommunications, software, ebook and broadcast services) sold across EU borders have been liable under EU law to EU VAT (a.k.a. IVA) charged in the country of purchase, at the VAT rate in that country (background information: http://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/tax/articles/eu-2015-place-of-supply-changes-mini-one-stop-shop.html). So the prices for my downloadable tutorials that you can see are exclusive of VAT. If you live in one of the EU counties the appropriate VAT will be … Read More
Few hours are left before the end of this year and this is the time to congratulate you my dear subscribers with the New Year 2015! We have been very busy and productive this year at PresentPerfect Creations, we have accomplished a lot but we are planning to do even more in the coming year of 2015. We took part in a number of contests of different levels, both art flower and millinery ones and were awarded in some … Read More
