BLUE, BOOK and YELLOW Pomander

I created a book paper inspired pomander constructed of paper roses in a summer bride's palette: Bright Blue and Yellow.

• blue tinted book roses
• blue roses
• yellow roses
• yellow satin ribbon

See a different version of this pomander in the same colors.

Yellow, Cobalt Blue and Book Paper Pomander

I recently created wedding bouquets for a summer bride in this color palette ~ ~ ~ YELLOW, COBALT BLUE and BOOK PAPER  ~ ~ ~ and this paper flowers pomander is the complementing piece for her floral girl.

Also in the pipe line:

- Yellow and Blue Corsages for the moms and grandmothers,

and

- Yellow and Blue Boutonnieres for the groomsmen, dads, and most importantly, the groom.

RED, BOOKS and WHITE - - - Pomanders

I really like this palette. What could be more simple, RED, WHITE and BEIGE a.k.a. Book Pages.

In this case, I used this palette to create paper flower pomanders for a little January girl's Alice-themed birthday.

More photos below...

I have also created a paper flowers bridal bouquet in these colors, and also wall flowers.

Ivory Gold Pomanders for Anna's Wedding

I just received this happy photo from one of my favorite Etsy clients, Anna, who had her wedding this summer.

She wanted paper flower spheres for her five flower girls in an ivory gold palette, and she wanted each pomander personalized with the girl's name. It was such a sweet idea, I couldn't resist it :)

So, for Emma, Mya, Lexi, Kiki and Hanne I made paper butterflies to carry their names in gold ink, and attached them to the paper roses in colors ranging from soft white to gold and polka-dot yellow.

I'm so happy these paper flowers made it to such a nice wedding and that Anna and the girls were happy with them.

For a person who likes to play with paper, there is nothing so rewarding as knowing that your paper creations have found a good home with people who will appreciate them.

So, Anna, thanks so much for sending the photo!!!
Cheers!

1 Corsage and 2 Pomanders

First I made a paper flowers pomander in pink, red and white roses, and then, on the behest of an Etsy client, I made its twin.

These two will go to a fresh and creative summer wedding in Cambridge, UK.

The latest project involved making a corsage for her wedding (to be worn by her young daughter).

I used a paper rose and petals made of vellum paper to create the flower, then glued it all to a satin ribbon which can be tied around the hand in a knot.

Ivory Gold Pomanders For 5 Flower Girls

These flower spheres were created specifically for 5 flower girls with sweet sounding names like: Emma, Mya, Lexi, Kiki and Hanne.

I used designer papers in different prints, vellum papers with polka dots, and gold ink in various shades to add depth to the rose petals.

Handmade butterflies, pearls, jewels and a light touch of glitter add the extra charm, and a sheer ribbon in ivory ties it all together.

Wine and Gold Paper Pomanders

For the last couple of months I have been busy making paper flowers to construct pomanders for summer and fall weddings. These two, for example, were made for Kim, who wanted flowers in burgundy, shades of rich red, and with highlights in yellow and orange, based on this paper flower sphere.

For the roses I used shimmer papers, polka-dot prints, solid reds and nicely inked each petal to give it a better definition.

The orange details are tiny flowers scattered between the roses, and the dashes of yellow are represented in the handmade butterflies with crystals.

You can see the Etsy listing here.

Fire Palette - Paper Flower Pomander with Butterflies

Let's start 2011 with hot fiery colors -

I'm into reds, bright yellows and oranges... an homage to the magnificent outside fire we had at the cabin in the woods over New Year's.

Pomander = paper flowers + paper butterflies + red satin ribbon

Add more aqua to your life...

Maybe it's the snow casting blue shadows outside, or the color of the sky today, but it has me thinking in happy bluish tints :)

When you need a few blue touches to your day...

I shamelessly suggest these from my shop :)

- Book Paper Flowers Pomander
- Aqua Paper Flower
- Paper Owl Wall Art Decoration
- Peacock Paper Flowers Bouquet

Monarch Butterflies Landing on a Paper Flowers Pomander

This was created on a Sunday afternoon during a dull rain over Boston and Cambridge.

First I made the 20 paper roses from papers in shimmering pink, white, and designer prints. Thanks to my newly-purchased cat-eye inks, each rose petal gets its own definition and depth.

The white paper butterflies were added at the end. They are Monarchs, pretty as can be, and quite delicate.

This could be a gorgeous handmade decoration for a wedding, birthday party, garden party, or just a pretty something to cheer up a favorite room.

The whole thing measures about 5" in diameter, and for a limited time can be seen in my shop.