PAPERCRAFT MIRACLES BLOG

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Launch Your Own Art Empire: A Comprehensive Guide for Emerging Artists

Starting your own art business is a thrilling challenge that pushes you to blend creativity with entrepreneurship. Whether your medium is paint, clay, or pixels, transforming your passion into a profitable career calls for more than artistic skill. You must embrace strategic thinking, develop a keen understanding of business essentials, and dedicate yourself to creating a unique identity in a competitive market. By honing your vision and committing to the journey, you can build a flourishing enterprise that showcases your talent and reaches appreciative audiences.

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Design a Safe Home Studio: 6 Tips for Artists

If you’re a working artist, you need a studio space at home where you can practice your craft. Here’s how to create a home studio that suits your needs, from getting inspired to choosing the right decor.

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Five Things to Do Before Buying Wedding Invitations

Meeting with stationery designers and vendors (like us) whose style resonates with you is a valuable step. This allows you to examine samples of different papers and printing styles, helping you envision the design that speaks to you. Custom wedding invitations are a fantastic way to showcase your wedding theme and provide your guests with a glimpse into your unique love story.

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What is a Clamshell Box

Discover our specialty: Clamshell Boxes. Custom-made from high-quality book board, these keepsake cases accommodate various items, making them ideal for preserving memories from special occasions.

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Wedding Bouquet Preservation

Preserve your wedding bouquet with our unique drying service. Choose a top-down or side view, and display it elegantly in a shadow box or cloche for lasting memories.

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The Paper Anniversary

Celebrate the Paper Anniversary with meaningful gifts. Choose from hand-bound photo albums, custom artwork on handmade paper, or recreate your partner's bouquet with exquisite crepe paper flowers.

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From Event to Personalized Home Decor

Transforming event flowers into lasting home decor—opt for sustainability. After your event, we rework the flowers into a personalized arrangement, ensuring memories last for years.

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Field Of Poppies

Creating over a hundred Icelandic poppies for the Aspen Art Museum's Andy Warhol exhibit, our team honed poppy-making skills, crafting dreamy landscapes and jumbo-sized poppy backdrops.

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Big Kozo, Bigger Dreams

Creating a colossal 44” x 67” handmade kozo paper involved meticulous work. From pouring beaten kozo to overcoming challenges, the team crafted a stunning, textured backdrop for unique art projects.

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Eco Friendly Easter

For an eco-friendly Easter, reconsider single-use items like plastic eggs and baskets. Opt for mindful gifting, reuse baskets, and choose sustainable options like seed bombs from Papercraft Miracles.

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