By IGMA Fellow, Michele Carter

Since she started her business, Michele has been happy to share her techniques for making flowers and plants. She has authored the books shown below to help the “Do-It-Yourself” miniaturists. Each book supplies a comprehensive materials list for each project, detailed illustrations, and easy-to-follow directions. She also gives you sources for materials and tools, and helpful tips throughout each project.

All Books are $15.00 each

Book 1 – How To Make Flowers (Beginner skill level)

This book has detailed instructions for making 4 different flowers, and also how to arrange them in a vase. The directions call for hobby punches ($4 to $8 ea.) that can be found in your local hobby shop or on-line. The flowers taught are:

• Tulip
• Rose
• Daffodil
• Iris
  

Book 2 – How to Make Flowering Plants (Intermediate to Advanced skill level)

This book teaches you how to make 4 different flowering plants using the corresponding Leaf Sheets from PepperWood Miniatures. The directions call for professional grade punches ($40 to $70 ea.). The plants taught are:

• Cyclamen
• Geranium
• Ivy Geranium (hanging plant)
• Nasturtium
  

Book 3 – Flowers from Flocking (Beginner skill level)

This book shows you how quickly and easily you can make “filler” flowers and foliage using common flocking materials. NO punches are required to make the flowers in this book. The flowers taught are:

• Billy Button
• Mexican Sage
• Goldenrod
• Foxtail Fern
• Yarrow
• Boronia
• Pussy Willow
• Lady’s Mantle
  

Look for more “How-To” books from Michele coming soon!