Saturday, April 5, 2014

Fabric Blooms ~ Book Review and Giveaway!

Oh I so am excited about today's post! Not only was I given an opportunity to review this new book by Megan Hunt, I can do a giveaway for my readers as well. Before I get to the giveaway details, let me share something about this book with you...

Megan is the voice and creativity behind the popular blog Princess Lasertron. She is a wedding designer (and much more!) and her beautiful works have been featured in leading magazines several times. She has a keen eye for combining colors and I love how all of the flowers in the book are made from common materials.

There are 42 flower projects in the book. That is a lot of different styles of flowers you can learn to make! If you have been reading my blog you know how I love incorporating flowers in to my projects to add character and flair. The book is not just pretty to look at, it is a very useful reference book that you will enjoy for years to come. I totally recommend this book for someone who has been wanting to get their creative juices flowing.

Here is one of my most favorite project Prom Nosegay...

It has a really nice assembly diagram.

* Note: The images are posted with permission from Fabric Blooms © 2014 by Megan Hunt, Lark, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Photography by Lark Crafts

Hmm... Dreamy...

So ladies! Are you all dying to see the rest of the beautiful book? Here are the giveaway rules:

1. To enter for the giveaway, please leave a comment on this post. I would love to hear what you would like to use the flowers for!

2. For an extra entry, share this giveaway on your social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and leave the link in the comment section. (Sorry, without the link, I can't count it as an entry)

3. I will run the giveaway until April 9th and announce the winner on the morning of the 10th. If I don't hear from the winner over the weekend, I will choose a different winner on Monday the 14th. If you are the lucky winner, please send me an email with your shipping info. I will forward that to Lark and they will send you a copy of the book.

Spring is near and what an appropriate giveaway for the season. :) Good luck every one!
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51 comments:

  1. sweet stuff and tinyApril 5, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    Yay. I have been wanting to make some flowers for my daughters to go in their hair. Thank you for the chance to win such an awesome book.

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  2. Southern GalApril 5, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    It looks like a wonderful book! I have two granddaughters who love flowers. I sew clothing for them and would love to add a special touch of these beautiful flowers. Thanks for the chance.

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  3. Maya KuzmanApril 5, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    I'd love to have it!
    Making crochet and fabric flowers is kind of an obsession with me and I would incorporate the fabric ones with my crocheted pieces.
    Thank you for the opportunity!

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  4. UnknownApril 5, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    I Know the blog, she makes beautiful flowers. If i win the book , I would make some flowers for my bedroom. Lize van Heesch, Zoetermeer, the Nederlands

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  5. cockney blondeApril 5, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    What a beautiful book and it would give me so many ideas for decorating the numerous bags I seem to be making at the moment, x

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  6. UnknownApril 5, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    I like to use materials for the flannel board in early childhood classrooms that are more than just flat pictures. Some of these flowers would be perfect additions! I am also expecting my third granddaughter in July, and I enjoy making clothes for them. The flowers would be beautiful/whimsical designs to incorporate on clothing. Thank you for your blog!

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  7. UnknownApril 5, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftearosehome.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F04%2Ffabric-blooms-book-review-and-giveaway.html

    Tomi Anne Lessaris Facebook sharing link

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  8. Terry@ a quilting blogApril 5, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    What a fun book!! I'd love to use the flowers in vases around my house. Thanks for the chance :)

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  9. Elizabeth {the Path Less Traveled}April 5, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    I'd love to use them to use in a shadow box I'm putting together for my baby girl - one of her newborn photos, a shoe ...and these flowers would be a sweet addition!

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  10. Nita ReidApril 5, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    I would Make the Beautiful flowers into hair pieces for our 3 Granddaughter's. And also to wear on clothes. They are so Beautiful. Thank you for the generous Giveaway.

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  11. AnonymousApril 5, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    I would use the blooms to decorate my house and my daughter's clothes.

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  12. AnonymousApril 5, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    https://www.facebook.com/SueGomez79

    I shared on facebook. Not sure how to give you the specific link of my share but here's my page.

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  13. ELNMApril 5, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    I would love to add some flowers to some of the purses I make! What a fabulous book - I can't wait to see it! Many thanks!

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  14. MelindaApril 5, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    As soon as I saw the photo of the cardigan with the flowers, I knew my daughters and I would love to do that with our cardigans. So pretty!

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  15. Little Ella LuApril 5, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    I have two little girls so flowers are always welcome. If my sister ever goes to get married I think it would be fun to make all the flowers for the wedding.

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  16. KelsieApril 5, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Flower projects can be so useful when decorating bedrooms, hosting showers or other parties... practically all the time! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  17. MelodyApril 5, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    I make fabric/bead/button flowers of all kinds and this book looks like it is full of fresh ideas. I use them for brooches, on headbands and embellishments of the fromts of altered and handmade books.
    Thanks for the opportunity to have this book

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  18. GunnyMomApril 5, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    I love to make corsages for senior ladies in care programs/care homes.
    Looks like a great book.

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  19. GunnyMomApril 5, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    I shared on Facebook.
    https://www.facebook.com/gunnymom
    Sharing a great giveaway from Tea Rose. http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/2014/04/fabric-blooms-book-review-and-giveaway.html

    Tea Rose Home: Fabric Blooms ~ Book Review and Giveaway!
    tearosehome.blogspot.com

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  20. SarahGApril 5, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    What an adorable book! I'd probably make flowers to put on EVERYTHING. Bwhaha! Thank you for hosting a give-away!

    Sarah G
    sarahmon90(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. SarahGApril 5, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    I tweeted! <3 https://twitter.com/sarahmon90/status/452537803868360704

    sarahmon90(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. annemarieApril 5, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    I would make lots of flower projects such as wall decor and table decor.

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  23. AbbiApril 5, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    What fun! We really enjoy making fabric flowers around here and I often find and pin instructions for them but it would be neat to have them all handy in one book.
    We use them to make hair clips, add to clothing or bags or put on wreaths.

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  24. masApril 5, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    I would use the flowers as a brooch. I have a fabulous wool jacket with a small hall in just the right place to cover it with a fabric flower and save the jacket.

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  25. it"s meApril 5, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    I would make flowers to embelish a table runner and pillows. thanks for a great give away!

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  26. kathiApril 5, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    I.Want.This.Book.Please.

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  27. AmyApril 5, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    We are having a little girl in June after having spent a few years with a house full of boys! I'm sure I could find something for her! Thanks for the giveaway! Amy @ gasudimack(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  28. JoniApril 5, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    I love your blog. I just found it from some projects you posted on Craftsy. I am planning on making a few of your projects. I am also reading every post.
    Winning the giveaway book would be a great help on my newest interest in making flowers and putting them on my clothes.

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  29. CindyApril 5, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway. I'd love to make some flowers!

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  30. ChelliApril 5, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    I would make some flowers to embellish my girls' clothes. Thanks for the chance.

    chelli jones

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  31. GranChrisApril 6, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    I would make some flowers for the vases at church and of course some for me.

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  32. CREATIVE KHADIJAApril 6, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    I would LOVE to have this book.. so beautiful & pretty flowers..would enjoy trying some techniques!

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  33. Julie RosenhanApril 6, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    I would probably use the flowers to adorn clothes. I would love to get my hands on one of these books! There are so many beautiful flowers in there that I would love to make!

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  34. RoseliApril 6, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    It's a wonderful book and so is your blog! I would decorate the wood boxes that I cover with fabric. Thanks for this opportunity!

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  35. RoseliApril 6, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    https://www.facebook.com/roseli.okamura

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  36. vApril 6, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    Probably to add to hats. Thanks!

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  37. Heather at Happy Chippy JunkApril 6, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    I would put the flowers on EVERYTHING!!! OOOO they are darling!!

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  38. OnePerfectDayApril 6, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    This book looks WONDERFUL!!
    I have an obsession with flower-making and am always researching new -to me- ways of making them.
    I'd love a peak into this book......

    Great giveaway!

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  39. OnePerfectDayApril 6, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    Does Pinterest count for an extra entry?
    Pinned:
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/246079567113909598/

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  40. AnonymousApril 6, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    I would make a little posy for the table centre. :-)

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  41. Jessica MunkApril 6, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    Wow! I love this! I love those vintage broach bouquets-this is the next best thing! I'd love to always have fresh flowers around my house, but that's not realistic for me at this point, so I'd make flowers for brighten up my home as well as make some for family and friends!

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  42. UnknownApril 7, 2014 at 1:31 AM

    I would like to win it !!!! For the jewelry that I create, that would be perfect...
    Thanks for the game !
    I have shared on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/celine.miquelard

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  43. AnnieApril 7, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    I want to make flower crowns! Also 3D art with my daughter!

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  44. Lynette @ My Craft DiscoveryApril 7, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    This looks like such a cool book! I love making flower clips for my hair. I would love some new ideas! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  45. NenaApril 7, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    I have several cardigans that need refreshing and I have four godchildren (all girls) btwn the ages of 5 and 9 - headbands, necklaces, and sweaters - and also I like to put different flower combinations that I mix with real flowers on my entry table. Thank you for the chance. Love your blog.

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  46. SisterinoApril 7, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    I would use them to make a necklace. =)

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  47. Bonnie PApril 8, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    My daughter makes and sells fabric flower bouquets on Etsy, I'd share it with her :)

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  48. UnknownApril 9, 2014 at 1:51 AM

    I am into flower-making for hairbands and scrunchies... this would be so good.

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  49. CoffeevinesApril 9, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    Nice, I really like the book. Very great! It's been nice to read while enjoying my single cup tea .

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  50. BeckyApril 9, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    I'd love to win this!

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  51. SarahApril 9, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway! The flowers are beautiful. sarah@forrussia.org

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