Roses

decor ... bouquets ... buttonholes ... gifts
Paper roses are a classic. They can be made from plain or coloured paper, book or map print. We do a smaller version with a shorter stem for buttonholes. Chat to us if you would like to place an order for your home or event.

Rose Stories

Beautiful Book Print – Bunch of Roses

by | June 29, 2016 | book craft, roses, wedding | 0 Comments

We've been making these for years, but a fresh batch still fills us with delight. Pictured here against an unplastered feature wall in our new home. These are a few of the historical Freshly Found Roses... See more of our paper floral design projects...
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Rose Bouquets – Paper Blooms for a Very Special Occasion

by | June 17, 2016 | design projects, roses, wedding | 0 Comments

We have been commissioned to create a number of paper rose bouquets for an upcoming wedding. It has been such a delightful process for a  few reasons - Roses are beautiful blooms to create Adding some red paper to the book print paper has created a fresh vibrant feel...
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Gentian Violet Paper Roses – Buttonholes

by | March 14, 2014 | roses, wedding | 0 Comments

A very satisfying project.  Creating Gentian Violet Paper Roses by dying bookprint paper.   I coloured the paper in gorgeous gentian before creating the beautiful buttonholes for a groom and his bestmen.  Love wedding orders!   Gentian violet can be sourced from...
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Envelope Roses! Paper from an unexpected source.

by | March 12, 2014 | recycled, roses, wedding, wood | 0 Comments

For a while I have added envelopes to the list of things I don't throw away!   I am so happy with the way they have transformed into buttonhole roses!  We can make these up for your function too - but we may need help with the envelope collecting! Envelope Roses!
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Paper Roses – Flowers for a Special Lady

by | June 29, 2012 | recycled, roses | 0 Comments

Delivered earlier this week - for a delightful lady. Paper Roses from paper record sleeves!
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‘A Single Rose Can Be My Garden…’

by | June 12, 2012 | recycled, roses | 0 Comments

 This is what I worked on this past weekend. I love the way the mixed papers look together. A delightful order, which is hopefully arriving in Cape Town very soon. [A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world.  Leo Buscaglia Read more at...
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Paper Roses Durban Art – The Collective – It’s a Wrap Exhibition

by | November 28, 2011 | exhibit, roses | 0 Comments

Just submitted this item for the upcoming It's a Wrap Exhibition at The Collective in Florida Road. It's made from vintage book papers and the doiley is made from an old pattern instruction sheet.  The backing poster is a stitched patchwork of retro rose...
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Paper Roses – Pretty Order Ready to Go!

by | November 3, 2011 | roses | 0 Comments

Paper rose order - ready for delivery this afternoon.   SaveSave
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