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Learn how to bring a Japanese aesthetic into your life with these elegant works of floral art. Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers are delicate and beautiful examples of paper craft, but are surprisingly easy to make. This inspirational how-to guide shows you how to make 31 gorgeous designs that can virtually pass for the real thing-except they will never wilt! The sculptural quality of these flowers is an amazing and creative way to add a touch...
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Create dozens of beautiful paper wildflowers that look just like the real thing!
In this book, paper artist Emiko Yamamoto presents her secrets for making realistic blossoms, leaves and stems from inexpensive colored paper sheets. Her flexible cut, curl and paste method makes it easy to create an amazing variety of different flowers and to tailor your creations to specific settings, occasions and color palettes.
This how-to guide has all the information...
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Tomoko Fuse has been one of the world's premier origami artists for more than 35 years. This beautifully photographed book examines the three-dimensional geometric designs she is famous for.
Fuse, often referred to as "the queen of origami," discovered the art of folding paper at just seven years old. She has come a long way since then, having had her work highlighted in exhibitions around the world, including Paris Origami (Carrousel du Louvre,...
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These origami decorations may look complex and expensive, but they are actually easy to create and will never wilt or shed, making them highly economical!
Each wreath is assembled from a number of paper sheets that are folded and then cleverly slotted together. No glue or tape required! The ring itself is held together by the tension of the individual paper pieces using the techniques of modular origami. Full-color, step-by-step instructions help...
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Sending personal notes has never been so much fun! In today's digital world of emails and texting, only one thing is more exciting than receiving a handwritten message-receiving that message in a beautiful, hand-folded origami package! World-renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander make it easy to create elegant, hand-crafted notes, envelopes and cards. Readers can use these to accompany a gift, commemorate a holiday or...
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Nothing says "I love you" more than a handmade gift! With this easy origami kit you can create romantic hand-folded and personalized notes using the authentic Japanese art of paper-folding. Your words of love take on special meaning when written on these lovely origami papers. The original double-sided designs in this kit feature charming patterns and colors to beautifully complement your message. Most of the projects are easy enough for origami beginners...
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Perfect for Sunday school classes and youth groups-this kit enables kids to experience first-hand the life-changing message of the Bible's most powerful stories! This new interactive kit combines the fun of origami paper folding with the joy of recreating and retelling the most beloved stories in the Bible! The beautifully produced paper models are easy to fold up, and the instruction book explains how to use the models to retell the following significant...
288) Girl Scouts Handbook
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The Girl Scouts of America has evolved over the last hundred years from the original group of eighteen into an organization with thousands of members nationwide. First published in 1913, Girl Scouts Handbook is the original reference for girl scouts. This blast-from-the-past practical guide has been the foundation for the organization over the past century, helping young girls to learn the basics of scouting and teaching them useful skills such as:
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