Creating sustainability in my creative process to sustain my art business.

My new obsession with bird sculptures has ignited a curiosity in me that I haven’t felt in a long time.

In this third post of my “Colour My Florals” series, I’m going back to acrylics and sharing another way of painting my crepe paper using this versatile medium for my paper flower sculptures.

In this second post of my “Colour My Florals” series, I’m going to share how I paint my crepe paper with acrylic paint to create my crepe paper flower sculptures.

My technique of making berry sprigs and seeds for seeded eucalyptus is easy and surprisingly effective. Save time by creating berry branches and seed pods with just wire and styrofoam balls.

Through my foray into paper pansies, I’ve rediscovered my interest in using alcohol-based Copic Markers with crepe paper to create expressive forms.

In Part 1 of this 2-part series, learn about how to laminate crepe paper using fusible webbing and spray adhesive to create your own doublette crepe paper.

My March #paperflowerchallenge for our Paper Talk Podcast Community Facebook Group was to create bulbs for our spring paper flowers! Here is a write up of my Live demo.

With a vision of the paper flower sunflower firmly set in my mind, I started working backwards to determine how to create the flower into that particular form.

The process of making a paper flower sunflower was not simple and I started as I always do when I approach a flower - I consider what’s underneath it all.

Learn how to make a Paper Flower Christmas Poinsettia plant with me!

It’s not often that a bride wants a “black” bouquet, so when my client approached me for a “black” bouquet, it Immediately piqued my interest.

I’ve been experimenting with blue-green foliage for about a year now. I love how it brings out a different mood when paired with pinks and oranges (colours that are across the colour wheel). When mixed with yellow-greens, the contrast can be quite visually interesting.

Learn how to make a sloe berry branch with me! In this 4 part video series, you can make a berry branch using wire, crepe paper and some clay.

How to construct and make a large oversized paper flower ring or installation using wire and floral mechanics DIY.

How to make your own doublette and double-sided crepe paper using fusible webbing and fine crepe paper with a hot iron

Jessie Chui explains how she makes and uses a grid on her mason jars and vases to help her arrange her paper flowers with ease and with natural movement.

Learn how to make an easy DIY paper flower dahlia headband and corsage with Jessie Chui.