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, crafted with love and care.

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.

Many-Petaled Ranunculus

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

A Rose is a Rose?
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.

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."

Monarda

Subtle patterns emerged from the paper-tinting process.

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