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Paper Flowers I Made for the San Diego Natural History Museum
About a year ago, the San Diego Natural History Museum also known as The Nat reached out and asked me to recreate a variety of California native plants out of cardstock paper. Some of the plants were already familiar to me, but others I had never even heard of until I started noticing them growing right in my own backyard. Funny how that works.
How to Make a Paper Tulip Brownie
Spring is here and nothing says it quite like a handmade paper tulip. In this tutorial, I'm going to walk you through how to make a paper tulip brownie, a gorgeous open tulip that has line details and looks great in bouquets, as gift toppers, or simply as spring home décor.
“Let’s Mail Flowers” Mail Club
Celebrate National Card & Letter Writing Month with the Let’s Mail Flowers Mail Club, a monthly snail mail subscription filled with paper flower projects, creative floral inspiration, and curated happy mail for flower lovers.
Styling Paper Plants in My Home
See how I style paper flowers and paper plants throughout my home from a paper fiddle leaf tree to a Totally Tangerine dahlia. Beautiful, customizable decor that never needs watering. Tutorials and templates linked.
DIY Paper Olive Tree
Learn how to make a realistic DIY paper olive tree using cardstock and floral wire! This step-by-step tutorial for Cricut, Silhouette, and other cutting machines, plus a hand-cut option. Create affordable, home decor with this beautiful paper olive tree that looks perfect in a studio or living space.
From Hobby to Paper Flower Business
Discover how I went from making paper flowers for fun to building a full-time creative business. From early crafting days and a wholesale partnership with Anthropologie to teaching workshops, selling templates, and mentoring artists, this is my paper flower journey.
DIY Valentine’s Day Candles
Learn how to make DIY Valentine’s Day candles using Cricut temporary tattoo paper. An easy, personalized gift idea perfect for Valentine’s Day, party favors, and seasonal decor.
Inside My Paper Flower Process
A behind-the-scenes look at my paper flower design process from studying real gladiolus flowers to sketching, trial and error, and creating a realistic cardstock version. An inspiring peek into how my paper flower templates come to life.
Japanese Sourdough Bagels
Learn how to make soft Japanese-style sourdough bagels at home with this beginner-friendly recipe. Includes timeline, shaping tips, and buttery results.
Work From Home Outfit Roundups
A work from home outfit roundup focused on shopping your closet, mixing high and low pieces, and getting dressed at home for motivation. Easy, wearable outfits you’ll actually reach for.
My Craft Room Makeover
See the before and after of my craft room makeover as I upgrade from white IKEA furniture to solid, affordable pieces that transformed my paper flower workspace into a cozy, functional studio.
Crafting on a Movie Junket with Amanda Seyfried
Back in October, I was invited by Cricut to film a movie junket for The Housemaid. From shaky hands to crafting with Amanda Seyfried, here’s the full behind-the-scenes story.