Denise Brown studied graphic design, and began her career in book design and packaging, before becoming creative and publishing director of her own company. Crafting has always been one of her passions and, having worked with many renowned craftspeople in her time in publishing, she is now producting her own creations. She also teaches a range of crafts, including papercrafts, drawing and painting. She is the author of Paper Jewelry (ISBN 978-1-908170-96-5) for CICO. The author is based in Seattle, USA.