friends and flowers

Friends&flowers

Woo hoo! This week I have got my first picture of a model wearing one of my creations and they both look lovely! Now you have a look:

Model: Yana Zile
Accessories: Scarlet poppy hair clip by PresentPerfect Creations

❀ Flower Tutorials ❀

MAY’24 – Online Event Comprehensive Poppy Guide

This Demonstration has passed.

If you wish to learn how to make different styles of poppies out of fabric, you are welcome to purchase a recording of this Zoom demonstration.

Recording available for registered students forevermore.

Video format

All skill levels welcome. Flower shaping tools are helpful to achieve the necessary 3D shaping on the parts in some designs

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November’24 – Online Event on Winter Kiss Velvet Rose

This event has passed

If you wish to learn how to make velvet rosebuds and velvet roses, you are welcome to purchase a full recording of this demonstration.

Recording available for registered students forevermore.

Video format

All skill levels welcome. Some flower shaping tools are needed to achieve the necessary 3D shaping on the parts in this design.

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AUGUST’21 – Online Event on Handmade Butterflies and Dragonflies

❀This event has now passed
If you wish to learn how to make fabric butterflies and dragonflies you are welcome to purchase your access to the recording of the event.

2 sheets of Templates with Butterfly and Dragonfly wings are INCLUDED.
To access the purchased files please click here

You can join the event with or without a DIY kit.

⭐ video format

All skill levels welcome.

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Silk Acorn and Oak Leaf brooch tutorial

Detailed step-by-step flower tutorial for makers who wish to to create a seasonal fabric accessory in a couple of hours.

.pdf format + short video

Immediately accessible after purchase

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oversized blooms FABRIC FLOWER VIDEO COURSE

OVERSIZED BLOOMS – advanced fabric flower video course

OVERSIZED BLOOMS detailed VIDEO course on 3 oversized blooms that are different in shape, materials, assembly techniques and more

❀ new on demand video course

❀ advanced level (previous experience required)

❀ 9 online video lessons + 3 BONUS lessons included

❀ 8+ hours of VIDEO tuition on demand

❀ unlimited access for enrolled students

❀ learn to make stunning oversized silk flowers in your own time

video format

not rated £159.00 Add to cart

December’23 – Online Event on Fairy Tale Crowns

This event has passed

if you wish to learn how to make a crown for yourself or as a gift FROM SCRATCH, you are welcome to purchase a full recording of this demo.

Pre Christmas time is perfect for creating fascinating pieces like these fairy tale crowns.

Video format

All skill levels welcome. Flower shaping tools might be handy for some designs to achieve the necessary 3D shaping on the parts

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Silk Plum Blossom Video Tutorial

❀ SPRING themed course

❀ VIDEO tuition on demand

❀ unlimited access for enrolled students

❀ learn to make beautiful silk flowers in your own time

not rated £25.00 Add to cart

Leather Magnolia flower tutorial

Detailed step-by-step flower tutorial on one of the most impressive spring flowers, the magnolia.

Recommended for improvers with a set of flower shaping tools.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase

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JULY’23 – Online Event on DAISIES and SISTERS

This event has passed

if you wish to learn how to make your own daisies and their sister flowers to be used in your designs you are welcome to purchase access to the full recording of this demo.

video format

For students of all levels. Flower shaping tools required.

A full recording will be available for all the registered participants.

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Miniature Velvet Rose Brooch Tutorial

Miniature rose design perfect for enhancing other flowers in arrangements or multiflower projects

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase

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Leather Dahlia tutorial + BONUS

Detailed step-by-step flower tutorial for flower artists who wish to learn the secrets of a leather dahlia flower.

This tutorial can also be used with fabric as well in a similar way.

Immediately accessible after purchase

.pdf format

Rated 5.00 out of 5

£25.00 Add to basket

Fabric Hydrangea tutorial

Detailed step-by-step flower tutorial for flower artists who wish to learn the secrets of delicate and charming fabric hydrangea flowers.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase

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Detailed step-by-step silk wild rose tutorial for beginner flower artists who wish to make delicate silk blooms without the use of millinery tools***.
*** Please note that some millinery tools are used for shaping leaves and calyxes in this tutorial.

.pdf format + additional video

Immediately accessible after purchase

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NEW Video Tutorial: Fabric Flower Buds

❀ new video tutorial

❀ access to on demand video lesson

❀ unlimited access for enrolled students

❀ learn to make beautiful silk flowers in your own time

video format

To access the course please login to your account and follow these instructions

not rated £25.00 Add to cart

Velvet Camellia tutorial

Detailed step-by-step silk flower tutorial for flower artists who wish to learn the secrets of a velvet camellia.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase

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Silk Sweet Pea Tutorial

Detailed step-by-step silk flower tutorial for flower artists who wish to learn the secrets of delicate silk sweet peas.

Immediately accessible after purchase

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⸙ NEW ⸙ FESTIVE FERN, three ways Video Course

A new festive video course on stylised fern foliage. Learn to make beautiful botanical ferns and a wide range of wearable accessories with them in your own time

❀ beginner level with minimum or no tools

❀ 3 online video lessons

❀ 150+ minutes of VIDEO tuition on demand

❀ unlimited access for enrolled students

To access the course please login to your account and follow these instructions

not rated £49.00 Add to cart

JUNE’24 – Online Event on MY PASSION Fabric Rose

This event has passed.

If you wish to learn how to make a new style of rose from fabric, you are welcome to purchase a full recording of this Zoom demonstration.

Recording available for registered students forevermore.

DIY kits available upon request

Video format

All skill levels welcome. Flower shaping tools are helpful to achieve the necessary 3D shaping on the parts in some designs

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

NEW – Cotton Mini Tulip Tutorial

Detailed step-by-step flower tutorial for flower artists who wish to learn how to make sweet mini tulips and arrange them (as well as other flowers) into a wearable posy brooch.

.pdf format

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Leather Chrysanthemum brooch tutorial

Detailed step-by-step flower tutorial for flower artists who wish to learn the secrets of the impressive chrysanthemum flower, the queen of autumn.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase.

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Fabric butterfly template 3-in-1 (.pdf format)

This template complements Silk and Lace Butterfly tutorial and is a must if you would like to shape your butterfly with millinery tools to give it more definition and grace. Will allow you to create a whole range of butterfly accessories and decorations.

⭐ .pdf format

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no tool fantasy fabric orchid headpiece in purple

NOVEMBER’21 – Online Event on No Tool Fantasy Fabric Orchid

❀This event has now passed

If you wish to learn how to make fantasy fabric orchids in time for the festive season and beyond (think bridal designs etc) you are welcome to purchase the full recording of this online event.

You can join the event with or without a DIY kit.

video format

All skill levels welcome. No flower shaping tools required.

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

Leather Grape Brooch tutorial

Detailed step-by-step leather tutorial for leather makers who wish to learn the secrets behind the stylised NO TOOL leather grape brooch.
Perfect for beginners, fun for everyone!

.pdf format
Immediately accessible after purchase

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Leather Rose Brooch tutorial + BONUS

Detailed step-by-step leather flower tutorial for flower artist with some previous experience. Millinery tools required.

.pdf format + additional video

Immediately accessible after purchase.

Rated 5.00 out of 5

£30.00 Add to basket

Introduction to leather flower making ebook (pdf)

Important: All our tutorials are available for immediate download once you’ve completed the purchase. Please use a link found in the automated confirmation email you receive from our website. NEW!!! As a little thank you for purchasing our Introduction to Leather Flower Making e-book we are offering a gift coupon worth £5.99. Now you can redeem the price of this e-book (excluding VAT where applicable) against any flower making tutorial purchase. Feel free to choose from either fabric or leather … Read More

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Silk Passion Flower Tutorial

As symbolic as it is enigmatic, the passion flower will not leave you indifferent.

This passionflower tutorial is designed to introduce the elements of realistic flower accessory painting and aimed at intermediate / advanced flower makers.

Immediately accessible after purchase

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SEPTEMBER’21 – Online Event on Leather Chrysanthemums: Tooled vs Hand Shaped

❀This event has now passed

If you wish to learn how to make a new version of a NO TOOL leather chrysanthemum from scratch you are welcome to purchase your access to the recording of the event.

video format

You can join the event with or without a DIY kit.

All skill levels welcome.

To access the purchased files please click here

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

November’23 – Online Event on Fabric Hibiscus Flower

The showy tropical hibiscus flower is perfect for party and bridal pieces.

This event has now passed.
If you wish to learn how to make this fabric hibiscus to be used in your designs you are welcome to purchase a full recording of this demo.

Purchase the corresponding DIY kit here

Video format

All skill levels welcome. Flower shaping tools are recommended to achieve the necessary 3D shaping on the parts

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

NEW Video course: Small Flowers. Spring Edition

❀ SPRING themed video course

❀ 12 online video lessons + 3 BONUS lessons***

❀ 6+ hours of VIDEO tuition on demand

❀ unlimited access for enrolled students

❀ learn to make beautiful silk flowers in your own time

not rated £89.95 Add to cart

Handmade Fabric Feather Tutorial

All you need to know about making fabric feathers.

NO specialist tools required. All skill levels welcome.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £25.00 Add to basket

Friends&flowers

GIFT CARDS available now

MAY’24 – Online Event Comprehensive Poppy Guide

November’24 – Online Event on Winter Kiss Velvet Rose

AUGUST’21 – Online Event on Handmade Butterflies and Dragonflies

Silk Acorn and Oak Leaf brooch tutorial

OVERSIZED BLOOMS – advanced fabric flower video course

December’23 – Online Event on Fairy Tale Crowns

Silk Plum Blossom Video Tutorial

Leather Magnolia flower tutorial

Recommended for improvers with a set of flower shaping tools.

JULY’23 – Online Event on DAISIES and SISTERS

This event has passed

Miniature Velvet Rose Brooch Tutorial

Leather Dahlia tutorial + BONUS

Fabric Hydrangea tutorial

Silk Wild Rose Tutorial

NEW Video Tutorial: Fabric Flower Buds

Velvet Camellia tutorial

Silk Sweet Pea Tutorial

⸙ NEW ⸙ FESTIVE FERN, three ways Video Course

JUNE’24 – Online Event on MY PASSION Fabric Rose

This event has passed.

NEW – Cotton Mini Tulip Tutorial

Leather Chrysanthemum brooch tutorial

Fabric butterfly template 3-in-1 (.pdf format)

NOVEMBER’21 – Online Event on No Tool Fantasy Fabric Orchid

Leather Grape Brooch tutorial

Leather Rose Brooch tutorial + BONUS

Introduction to leather flower making ebook (pdf)

Silk Passion Flower Tutorial

SEPTEMBER’21 – Online Event on Leather Chrysanthemums: Tooled vs Hand Shaped

November’23 – Online Event on Fabric Hibiscus Flower

NEW Video course: Small Flowers. Spring Edition

Handmade Fabric Feather Tutorial