Maria Noble is the author of How to Make 100 Paper Flowers. Her lifelong passion for making flowers began as a child, when she watched her mother and aunt run a floral business. Using innovative methods, they made beautiful flowers from fabric, paper, and other materials for weddings and special events. Maria started her own business ten years ago, incorporating her inherited skills and exploring ideas of her own to create new, distinctive flowers. Her exquisite flowers are now sought out by consumers and businesses nationwide, including leading event planners in New York and Los Angeles. Maria lives in Avon, Connecticut, with her husband and two children. Find her online at www.stjudescreations.com and stjudescreations.blogspot.com.

Learn how to make 100 beautiful flowers, from lifelike to fanciful, with How to Make 100 Paper Flowers! These creations are perfect for weddings and other celebrations, and this comprehensive guide brings you a wide variety of techniques and styles. Step-by-step instructions are accompanied by color photos and diagrams; techniques include general crafting (cut, shape, and glue), origami, and quilling. All patterns are included! Color your world and satisfy your craft cravings with delightful, handmade, paper flowers.