“I like to imitate nature. This is quite a challenge, but if it succeeds it gives a kick. I study real flowers and view a huge number of photos and read books. This way I see the beautiful details of the real flowers and try to copy them from paper,” the artist told in an interview for Ballpit and added that she likes interacting with other artists and to see what people can make with their hands.

“I think artists show you their way of how they see the world in their art and that’s sometimes a reflection of your own thoughts, but many times it gives you more inspiration by seeing their view and think about life.”

To see her paper crafts, check out the gallery below or follow her on Instagram for future updates.

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A 100% self-taught artist, she says that making something from nothing with your hands is one of the most gratifying feelings you can have. “After being a lifetime appreciator of the arts, I never considered myself an artist,” she admits. “I used to think an artist was only someone that could paint or draw. I know now that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The creative world is vast and there is room for everyone.”

Her inspiration comes from walks around her neighborhood and garden visits. “Some of the best gardens I’ve ever seen are in Capitol Hill,” she told Ballpitmag. “I also have easy access to the National Botanic Garden, the Arboretum and I have family in Pennsylvania where I can go to Longwood Gardens a few times a year. Seeing a flower in real life is what triggers my creativity and desire to recreate it in paper.”

According to Paluska, flowers are the sort of natural glue that keeps us connected to where we came from and where we’re going. Take a look at some of her paper gardens in the gallery below.

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“A damaged butterfly, a broken twig, a bumblebee, some strangely grown weeds: I find all these unique discoveries in my path and then take them home to my studio,” she writes on her website. “Here, I take my time to explore the objects and try to work out how I can show each one to its best advantage.”

She collects her material from a variety of sources: the flowers she grows in her garden, second-hand picture books, and butterflies from the botanical garden in Utrecht. It’s these finds which inspire her work, allowing her to invent her own stories about their former existence. By protecting these pieces under glass, she gives the objects a second life, hoping to inspire people to make up their own stories about them.

“I hope it gives joy and that it inspires,” she said in an interview with Create Magazine. With more than 25k fans on Instagram, it’s clear that people are inspired.

The post Dutch Artist Brings Her Garden Inside appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Working primarily with paper (mainly fine crepe paper), she does copious amounts of research on her subjects both before and during the making process. Her research includes studying live plants and flowers, but also online image searches and combing through books and magazines.

“I’ve always loved paper,” she admitted in an interview with Ballpitmag, stating that the obsession likely started with Lisa Frank stationery when she was very young. “My current use of fine crepe paper is yet another iteration of my love for paper,” she admits. “I love the tactile feel of good paper. The smell of old paper. The myriad forms paper can take. I also love that paper often seems ephemeral and delicate, but under the right circumstances, it can last lifetimes.”

Based in Boulder, Colorado, where she shares a home with her husband, two kids, and their dog, Redlinger is very much inspired by her natural surroundings. “There’s a lot of open space around my home in Colorado, and I love watching the colors of the landscape change throughout the seasons,” she says. “I visit plant nurseries a lot, and botanical gardens when I can, to see what’s blooming. And I’ve recently become enamored with the floral paintings of Odilon Redon.”

Take a look at some of her incredible creations:

The post Stephanie Redlinger Makes Whole Gardens Out of Paper appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“This is my creative venture where I am the creative creator and something that will fascinate you on my YouTube channel,” the artist shared on her channel. This time, the crafter made a beautiful paper flower bouquet using a plastic bottle.

“I will show a simple and easy Guldasta tutorial made with paper flower and a plastic bottle for Home decor,” she added. Home decor and a creative use of plastic bottles? What an extraordinary idea!

If you want to learn how to make beautiful paper flowers, check out Flower UPC’s tutorials on YouTube. Have you ever done this kind of thing?

The post Girl Makes Beautiful Paper Flower Decorations appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“I like to imitate nature. This is quite a challenge, but if it succeeds it gives a kick. I study real flowers and view a huge number of photos and read books. This way I see the beautiful details of the real flowers and try to copy them from paper,” the artist told in an interview for Ballpit and added that she likes interacting with other artists and to see what people can make with their hands.

“I think artists show you their way of how they see the world in their art and that’s sometimes a reflection of your own thoughts, but many times it gives you more inspiration by seeing their view and think about life.”

To see her paper crafts, check out the gallery below or follow her on Instagram for future updates.

The post Can You Believe These Flowers Are Made of Paper? appeared first on PlayJunkie.

A 100% self-taught artist, she says that making something from nothing with your hands is one of the most gratifying feelings you can have. “After being a lifetime appreciator of the arts, I never considered myself an artist,” she admits. “I used to think an artist was only someone that could paint or draw. I know now that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The creative world is vast and there is room for everyone.”

Her inspiration comes from walks around her neighborhood and garden visits. “Some of the best gardens I’ve ever seen are in Capitol Hill,” she told Ballpitmag. “I also have easy access to the National Botanic Garden, the Arboretum and I have family in Pennsylvania where I can go to Longwood Gardens a few times a year. Seeing a flower in real life is what triggers my creativity and desire to recreate it in paper.”

According to Paluska, flowers are the sort of natural glue that keeps us connected to where we came from and where we’re going. Take a look at some of her paper gardens in the gallery below.

The post Emily Paluska’s Paper Flowers Are in Full Bloom appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“A damaged butterfly, a broken twig, a bumblebee, some strangely grown weeds: I find all these unique discoveries in my path and then take them home to my studio,” she writes on her website. “Here, I take my time to explore the objects and try to work out how I can show each one to its best advantage.”

She collects her material from a variety of sources: the flowers she grows in her garden, second-hand picture books, and butterflies from the botanical garden in Utrecht. It’s these finds which inspire her work, allowing her to invent her own stories about their former existence. By protecting these pieces under glass, she gives the objects a second life, hoping to inspire people to make up their own stories about them.

“I hope it gives joy and that it inspires,” she said in an interview with Create Magazine. With more than 25k fans on Instagram, it’s clear that people are inspired.

The post Dutch Artist Brings Her Garden Inside appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Working primarily with paper (mainly fine crepe paper), she does copious amounts of research on her subjects both before and during the making process. Her research includes studying live plants and flowers, but also online image searches and combing through books and magazines.

“I’ve always loved paper,” she admitted in an interview with Ballpitmag, stating that the obsession likely started with Lisa Frank stationery when she was very young. “My current use of fine crepe paper is yet another iteration of my love for paper,” she admits. “I love the tactile feel of good paper. The smell of old paper. The myriad forms paper can take. I also love that paper often seems ephemeral and delicate, but under the right circumstances, it can last lifetimes.”

Based in Boulder, Colorado, where she shares a home with her husband, two kids, and their dog, Redlinger is very much inspired by her natural surroundings. “There’s a lot of open space around my home in Colorado, and I love watching the colors of the landscape change throughout the seasons,” she says. “I visit plant nurseries a lot, and botanical gardens when I can, to see what’s blooming. And I’ve recently become enamored with the floral paintings of Odilon Redon.”

Take a look at some of her incredible creations:

The post Stephanie Redlinger Makes Whole Gardens Out of Paper appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“This is my creative venture where I am the creative creator and something that will fascinate you on my YouTube channel,” the artist shared on her channel. This time, the crafter made a beautiful paper flower bouquet using a plastic bottle.

“I will show a simple and easy Guldasta tutorial made with paper flower and a plastic bottle for Home decor,” she added. Home decor and a creative use of plastic bottles? What an extraordinary idea!

If you want to learn how to make beautiful paper flowers, check out Flower UPC’s tutorials on YouTube. Have you ever done this kind of thing?

The post Girl Makes Beautiful Paper Flower Decorations appeared first on PlayJunkie.