Blue Roses

One dozen blue roses, made for a Tiffany & Co. themed birthday. Each rose is made with three different shades of blue, with paper textures ranging from thick handmade, to suede-feel.

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Vintage Paper Roses and Framed Flowers

Handmade paper roses, from The Winthrop Woman, published in 1959.

Each petal is hand cut and added to the flower individually.

Stacked together and tied with a simple ribbon, these roses make a stunning bouquet.

And as promised, the special project using the ‘map’ illustration from an old book. Each of these frames contains an  original and very limited edition prose passage, handwritten on cobblestone-textured cream paper.

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Vintage Paper Rose

Peeking out of this little arrangement … a hand-tinted rose made from a 1959 copy of The Winthrop Woman. A couple of flowers in linen paper, wrapped in tissue, makes a gorgeous little gift for a book lover.

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Black and White Bouquet and simple bonbonniere

Black and White bouquet, made for this display at You’ll Be Wrapped.

Closer view – black roses and white/silver roses, and double-layered flowers.

These place-cards, which double (or triple!) as bonbonnierre and table decoration, were designed and put together collaboratively with Kelly from You’ll Be Wrapped.

Detail of single flower – jewellery wire centre and paper colour and design can be customised to suit your occasion.

You can see and order these, and lots of other clean and beautiful design ideas at 366 Charles Street, North Perth.

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Two New Bouquets

Bouquet of new and vintage papers, with double layered textured paper leaves in purple and white.

Bouquet of pink vellum and black-and-white polka-dot paper, with fat padded stems wrapped in pink and white embroidery thread. My current favourite!

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Metallic Red with Black and White Flocked Flower Arrangement

Metallic red flowers with one black and white flocked bloom on long wire stems, sculpted into a dramatic arrangement.

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Vintage Posy with Orange and Purple Accents

Vintage and recycled paper makes a bunch perfect for a bridesmaid’s posy or as a centrepiece placed in a rustic pot.

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Red Tissue Paper and Polka Dots

Red tissue paper flowers dotted with polka dots! Replace the red tissue paper bunch with fresh flowers and choose accents of beautiful paper prints or tiny vintage flowers.

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