Floral Art Works

Floral Creations

Unique paper floral art from original designs, crafted entirely by hand.

Flowers as an Art Form

The essence of a flower expressed through paper, wire, glue, and imagination.

Colors

Fine crepe paper lends itself to many colorants.

Botanicals

Sometimes inspired by real varieties like this Centaurea.

Textures

High-quality paper can be sculpted.

The Art and Craft of Crepe Paper Flowers

I create original floral art forms from crepe paper, wire and glue, completely by hand. Along the way, the original paper may get fringed, crimped, twisted, tinted or dyed with inks, pastels, acrylic paint, tea, spices, or whatever else is at hand.

Botanical accuracy is optional - sometimes it is just about the impression a fantastical flower makes on the viewer. A crepe paper flower can capture that moment of happiness a lovely flower can give, and allow it to linger...

The season, climate, and growing conditions are always right. Plus, crepe paper florals won't wilt, don't need water, and won't make you sneeze.

There's no end to the varieties of flowers, both real and in my imagination, and therein lies both the challenge and the fun! As Alice in Through the Looking Glass says: '...though she managed to pick plenty of beautiful rushes as the boat glided by, there was always a more lovely one that she couldn't reach. " The prettiest are always further ! " '

Everyone experiences flowers differently... so I aim for lots of variety in my work

About the artist

I'm Valerie Holliday, and working with crepe paper has become my passion. A snap decision led to making hundreds of flowers for my daughter's wedding. To my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge, and learned that crepe paper blooms make people happy. So I decided to keep creating flowers and growing my skills as an artist. It is my pleasure to share my ever-evolving portfolio with you through this website. I am a proud member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, Haverford Chapter. Currently, I exhibit at select crafts shows and will consider inspiring commissions. I've developed an introductory flower-making class as well.

Floralsmith Studio's booth at
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's June 21-22 Fine Crafts Fair, Lititz PA!