Elegant Handcrafted Wreaths: Make Faux Flowers Come Alive With Breathtaking, Natural Designs

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Create Gorgeous Wreaths at Home Using Artificial Botanicals Make your floral dreams come true with this stunning collection of handmade wreath projects. Lorraine's Cottage founder Stephanie Petrak will help you build each striking, florist-quality wreath stem by stem. Between springtime buds, summer blooms, fall foliage and winter berries, there's a whimsical wreath for every occasion. With Stephanie's shopping tips, it's easy to find high-quality flowers at any craft store. She shares designer secrets for blending eye-catching blooms with greenery and branches, so your handiwork will look truly natural. Beautiful step-by-step photos accompany each project, bringing professional-looking wreaths within reach of beginners. Experienced crafters will find fresh inspiration and pick up new tips in Stephanie's advanced designs featuring organic shapes that look unbelievably realistic. Adorn a doorway, liven up an interior or give a one-of-a-kind gift-the possibilities are endless with this creative guide to unique, free-flowing wreaths.

Stephanie Petrak is the founder and owner of Lorraine's Cottage, where she sells her handcrafted faux-floral wreaths and arrangements. Her work has been featured in numerous Etsy Editor's Pick guides, and she was a juried vendor at The Renegade Craft Fair in New York. She lives with her husband in Cleveland, Ohio.

"Elegant Handcrafted Wreaths is a must-have guide for creatives who love working with flowers! Stephanie is a talented designer and her wreath-making techniques will help floral DIY-ers everywhere." --Stephanie LeBlanc, floral designer, blogger and creator of Celebrated Nest "I can say, without a doubt, that Stephanie has changed the way I think about the art of wreath-making. With simple breakdowns and step-by-step guidance, Stephanie's approach marries whimsy with tradition for designs that are accessible and enjoyable--which is a feat in and of itself!" --Ashley Brooke Chambers, lifestyle and home decor blogger at Ashley Brooke Designs