Paper Florals: Magical Blooms that Last Forever
Image by Jessie Chui – Crafted To Bloom -Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Crafted To Bloom Website | @jessieatcraftedtobloom.com
In the world of paper florals, summer is eternal. Botanical creations are always in season, and they always last.
They make great fashion statements and in addition to weddings, baby showers, home décor, and special gifts, they can also be worn in your hair! And, most of all, they are an everlasting treasure.
Paper flowers are arranged delicately and perfectly, capturing all the principles of floral arranging, balance, proportion, harmony, scale, and emphasis. They are gorgeous, modern, and simply delightful.
Images by Jessie Chui, Crafted to Bloom—Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Crafted To Bloom Website | @jessieatcraftedtobloom
Jessie Chui is a paper floral artist and designer working out of her studio in Mississauga, Ontario; a suburb of Toronto. Chui designs to capture a moment in time, just as the beauty of flowers in bloom. Each of her paper florals is designed intricately and crafted with love. If you can dream it, she can make it!
A bit of paper flower history:
Paper flower artists date back to 100 B.C. when the paper was invented in China and fashioned into blossoms.
In fact, the oldest surviving paper flower dates back to the seventh through the 10th century, having been hung in Mogao Grottoes, which were Buddhist temples that were located at specific points through the Silk Road!
Images by Thao Hoang-Paper Petals HSV-Huntsville, Alabama | Paper Petals HSV Website | @paperpetalshsv
Paper Petals HSV strives to provide brides and flower lovers with high quality, handmade paper flowers. They offer a variety of blooms in many different colors. Since they are handmade, each floral is unique; a sensible and thoughtful gift that will last for years to come.
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Mayan culture produced a bark paper in the fifth century A.D. and was already creating décor when Spanish culture introduced real paper.
This was in the Colonial era and Mexican paper flowers soon began to decorate home altars and churches, as well as other sorts of facilities.
The color for these flowers was often muted. And the edges of the flowers would be decorated with silver or gold.
When the desire for paper flowers grew, brighter colors were introduced. They are now used in many festivals.
Street vendors from all over the world can be spotted selling paper flowers. In Europe, many women craft paper flowers to keep their social standing.
Images by Mouw -Nouqstyle – Netherlands | Nouqstyle Website | @nouqstyle
Inspired by nature, Nouqstyle features paper florals that range from posh to quirky! If you’re a paper floral addict, this is the place to hang out and bask in original flower art.
Paper Flowers An Everlasting Treasure:
I encourage you to take a look at paper flowers by simply doing a search on Instagram and other social media with the hashtag “paper flowers.” You’ll find hundreds of mesmerizing pictures!
Images by Alisha Webel -Forever in Flower – Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Forever in Flower | @foreverinflower
Alisha Webel is a paper florist in Syndey, Australia. She inspires followers with delicious color palettes made out of crepe paper, as well as thin card.
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I personally love that in this world of technology, there are still people who make a successful career by creating beauty with their own hands.
Paper flowers can be incorporated into fresh floral arrangements, and no one will know the difference.
Images by Sheila Fisher- Petals From Paper – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | Petals From Paper | @peatlsfrompaper
Sheila started Petals From Paper and loves to collaborate with fresh floral designers adding her beautiful paper floral stems to fresh bouquets when a particular bloom is not in season. Most of her exquisite paper flowers are made of imported German and Italian crepe paper. As well as collaborating with fresh florists Sheila is happy to create your a forever bloom.
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Did you know that paper florists will work together with both famous photographs and local fresh flower designers?
Paper florists are highly commissioned to do weddings and events, giving their customers a forever remembrance of their flowers.
Images by Clare Davies – Petal & Bird – Chichester, West Sussex, UK | Petal & Bird Website | @petalandbird
Clare started Petal and Bird because she wanted to create the flowers for her own wedding in August 2016. She wanted to hold on to as many memories as she could and didn’t want her flowers to die. She loves the process of bringing every flower to life and creating bespoke style or something special requested by her clients.
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If you are as captivated as I am by these amazing paper blooms, “The Paper Florists” community on Facebook illustrates the beauty and craftiness of the art.
If you’re a creator of paper floristry, their goal is to lift each other up and support each other’s endeavors while brainstorming, sharing expertise and problem solving together.
You certainly wouldn’t want to miss out on this crafty paper floral loop.
Images by Kelly Grace Gibbons- Crafting Space with Kelly Grace – Frenchtown, New Jersey | Crafting Space With Kelly Grace Website |@craftingspacewithkellygrace
Kelly Grace Gibbons has a paper flower and crafting studio in lovely Frenchtown, New Jersey. She not only creates paper florals, but she hosts workshops and parties. If you’d like to collaborate with her or book an event, give her a shout!
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In addition to “The Paper Florists,” we highlighted other extortionary paper florists throughout this article by highlighting their Websites, Etsy and Instagram links.
Perhaps they can stimulate your imagination to create, take a flower workshop, or simply make a purchase.
Images by Ángela Bermúdez Pareja- Flores Para Siempre -Nerja, Málaga, Spain | Flores Para Siempre Website | @floresparasiempre
Angela Bermudez is passionate about paper flowers! She’d be happy to create a custom order especially for you. To accompany her botanical art, she is adamant about adding foliage, which to her is as important as the flowers themselves.
Make Your Own Paper Flowers!
Do you want to try making your own paper flowers?
The type of tools you need will depend on the type of flowers you want to create.
The material you choose determines how real your paper flower looks.
Images by Ellen Oh – Flowers By Ellen Oh – Clovis, NM | Flowers By Ellen Oh Etsy Shop | @Flowersbyellenoh
Ellen Oh is a teacher and paper florist who designs custom-made flowers for all special occasions. Do you have a favorite paper flower you want to use for your wedding, baby shower, or a special gift? She can do it for you!
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General materials used to make paper flowers include: cardstock, crepe paper, printer paper (white or colored), metallic paper, wafer paper, coffee filters, floral tape, floral wire, foam core sheets, felt, wire cutter, embossing tool, glue, hot glue gun, x-acto knife, scissors, tweezers, foam tape, or stickers.
Images by Jen O’Donnell- Handmade Paper Garden- Derry, Northern Ireland, UK | Handmade Paper Garden Etsy Shop | @handmadepapergarden
At Handmade Paper Garden, Jen O’Donnell handcrafts flowers from paper, petal by petal, to make a lasting impression at celebrations and weddings, or for home décor. Custom orders are welcome.
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Like any craft, the art of paper flower making takes practice to learn.
There are plenty of workshops and private classes that you can attend to improve your skills. Then you can start your own career in the of world beautiful paper floral decor!
Images by Sheree Collins – Eternal Posey -Lincolnshire UK| Eternal Posey Etsy Shop | @eternalposey
Sheree Collins makes beautiful paper flower gifts, bouquets, and wall arrangements, amongst other lovely things, including handmade business cards!
I want to personally thank all the amazing paper florists that participated in this article, your talent and dedication to your craft brings joy to us all.
Are you a paper floral artist or do you want to be? Please share your feedback and questions in the comment section below.
Lisel says
Wonderful space to showcase the amazing and talented paper flower artists we have around the world and hopefully inspire new paper flower creators to join in the fun! Thank you for connecting us!
Clare Davies says
Thank you for the lovely feature. And to be surrounded by such talented paper florists is an honour.
Thank you
Jessie says
Thank you for sharing our work with Florists! It’s so interesting to read about how paper flowers were originally used.
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When I originally saw these photos I had no idea they were made out of paper – what beautiful work! Loved this piece and the blog overall. Not only is it pleasant to the eye, the writing is incredibly captivating.
Pat Sims says
I have been a paper floral artist only for two years! I absolutely love what I do!! I am all about perfecting my craft as well as sharing what I’ve learned!
Your article was refreshing and informative! I look forward to the next one! Thanks!
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