It's been 3 years since bead artist Patricia Parker of RoseBluBeads published her wonderful book for beading 3D flowers. I certainly raved about it in my review on her From the Flower Fields! Her book is such a rarity as craft books are no longer published to the extent they once were.

Fortunately for beaders, Patricia hasn't been idle. She has since published two more volumes on 3D flower tutorials. Two very fortunate readers will be able to win a physical book each of their choice for this equally rare giveaway.

In the Blooming Glen : Volume 2 (100 pages)

The second volume contains 10 tutorials ranging from small flowers to show stoppers like the daffodil.  The flowers, many of which include the instructions for stems, were designed so beaders can put together elements of their own choosing to create unique bouquets, decor, floral jewelry, brooches and so on.

Patricia used detailed diagrams for each of her designs. Shown here are a few examples of the book's format.  Some of the more complex designs run on for several pages.



Through the Blossoming Meadow : Volume 3 (108 Pages)

Volume 3 includes many designs for more showy flowers like the dahlia and treasure flower but the designer also includes the smaller elements like small flowers, leaf and thistle to use when building complex designs.




See what I mean about constructing larger combinations? The individual designs lead on to spectacular arrangements!  Both her books are highly recommended for beaders who adore flowers and are up for creating unique collections of their own.

Giveaway

Patricia has many individual tutorials, kits as well as her books in her store, RoseBluBeads.  

If you would like the chance to win one of two books, please comment AND state which book you would like if you won.

Email subscribers need to scroll down the post they receive, click on Share Comment and enter your comment. Pick Name/URL. If you don't have a store or blog, leave the URL blank.

Extra entries if you become or are a blog subscriber or follower etc. If you also do shout outs about this giveaway, those will count as additional entries too! Please say so in the comments. 
 
This giveaway is international. US and Canadian winners will get a physical copy - all others will get a PDF copy.

It ends in a week's time at 6 pm EST Monday, Tuesday March 18 at 6 pm EST.  I will pick the winner randomly and announce the results as soon as possible after. So be sure to leave a contact email if you don't have an online link or make sure you come back and check! Otherwise I will redraw in a week. Good luck!


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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM