Recent Floral Art Creations

The natural and the fantastical, all handmade by Floralsmith Valerie Holliday, in Pennsylvania, USA.

bridal bouquet made of colorful crepe paper flowers
bridal bouquet made of colorful crepe paper flowers
Bride's Bouquet

The bride's choice of individual flowers - she wanted deep colors!

Echinacea

An overflow of this amazing flower - vibrant hues, fuzzy textures and SO many varieties exist.

A custom-made bouquet of ranunculus flowers, in a purple pallette
A custom-made bouquet of ranunculus flowers, in a purple pallette
Hand-Tinted Bouquet

Unique and fortuitous colors and shaded effects, each petal is one-of-a-kind. Every petal started out as a white piece of paper.

Many-Petaled Ranunculus

In custom colors - a gift for a friend who loves purple.

Bespoke wrist corsages and boutonnieres made from crepe paper
Bespoke wrist corsages and boutonnieres made from crepe paper
Corsages and Boutonnieres

Keepsakes from a special day.

Sunflowers

The commission was a classic sunflower. I added white Italian sunflowers for contrast. Created for the sunflower-loving graphic artist who designed Floralsmith's logo.

Zinnias

Just starting to work my way through all the colors!

Aka Bee Balm or Bergamot, as a kid I called it a "Firecracker Flower." I really like re-creating atypical flowers - no one expects a Monarda!

Monarda
A Rose is a Rose? No Two Alike

Commissioned gift for a retiring physician. An everlasting "thank you" that won't wilt away. May the recipient feel the gratitude every time she looks at them.

Pastel Small Flowers Bouquet
Peony, Ranunculus and Lily, in Pink and White

Another commission, a surprise retirement gift for Diana P., who wrote "Wow! Thank you so much for the bouquet...Val's flowers are beautiful, but that's an understatement. They actually capture the light and glow." Congratulations Diana, and thank you for that sweet review!

Subtle patterns emerge from the paper-tinting process. No two can ever be alike!

Floral Artistry Services

Sharing the joy of creating unique crepe paper blooms

Commissioned Floral Works
A box of handmade flower arrangements ready for transport to the wedding venue
A box of handmade flower arrangements ready for transport to the wedding venue

A limited number of pieces each year, send me an email if you'd like to discuss a project.

An over-sized pink crepe paper Bowl of Beauty peony flower
An over-sized pink crepe paper Bowl of Beauty peony flower
a view of part of the artist's paper flower studio
a view of part of the artist's paper flower studio
Workshops and Classes

(under development)

Private lessons at the Floralsmith Studio (limited availability)

Floral Design Techniques