PAPERCRAFT MIRACLES BLOG
Stories from our studio, musings on being a mompreneur, tips for wedding planning and more!
Updates from Buffalo, NY After the Blizzard of the Century
Buffalo, NY faced a historic blizzard over Christmas, bringing tragedy. Despite personal fortune, survivor's guilt emerged. Papercraft Miracles pledges 15% of winter profits to aid affected families and local organizations.
Why Sustainable Entrepreneurship Matters
Sustainable entrepreneurship goes beyond profit, addressing global challenges like climate change. Small and mid-size businesses adopting sustainable practices reduce costs, tap into market opportunities, and build meaningful connections. Sustainability fosters productivity, cost reduction, and market opportunities, aligning businesses with consumer demand for eco-friendly products. Entrepreneurs can combat greenwashing through authentic marketing, leveraging influencers who share sustainable values. Ultimately, sustainable entrepreneurship aims for financial success while fostering positive social and environmental change, creating a reciprocal and mutually beneficial relationship.
The Best Flowers For an Anniversary
Choosing anniversary flowers depends on personal preferences. Roses symbolize love and come in various colors. First-anniversary carnations offer sensuous hues, while tulips showcase multi-colored sensuality. Pricey orchids make a statement but require careful consideration. Select flowers that resonate with your significant other's taste.
Helpful Tips for Creatives to Make a Name for Yourselves
Boost your creative career with tips from Papercraft Miracles. Update your media kit, streamline contracts with a PDF editor, connect with a PR agency, leverage social media, and collaborate with influencers.
Indoor Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy
Plan indoor activities for kids in Buffalo, NY. Create an arts and crafts toolbox, consider creative toys, make seed bombs, engage in physical activities, and encourage reading time.
Organize Your Small Business Gift List and Keep Clients Happy
Keep clients happy with organized gift-giving. Research celebrations, document reasons, note costs, and maintain a list of gift ideas, ensuring a personal touch with handwritten note cards.
Resources and Tips to Help Keep Your Arts and Crafts on Budget
Craft on a budget with Papercraft Miracles' tips. Utilize yard sales, upcycle items, and explore online and local stores. Follow creative blogs for inspiration. Track expenses for potential business ventures.
Mothering Without a Mother
Mother's Day, complex since losing my mom 20 years ago. A birthday near compounds feelings. Reflecting on her absence, healing, and celebrating with my own family.
Simple Tips for Planning the Perfect Eco-Friendly Wedding
For a perfect eco-friendly wedding, choose sustainable venues with features like energy-efficient appliances, and opt for eco-conscious vendors. Use recycled furnishings, eco-friendly extras, and minimize waste with thoughtful choices.
Define Possible: How We Made Half a Million Seed Bombs...in a month!
Creating 500,000 seed bombs in a month for Camp.com's project was an exhilarating challenge, overcoming COVID-19 hurdles with teamwork and creativity, benefiting the community.
Being a Mompreneur during the COVID-19 Pandemic is Hard AF
I am almost 40 and have 2 kids (5 & 3) and I've been 100% self employed for 5 years. It's hard AF!
Once Upon a Teeny Tiny Plumeria, or Why We Love the Holidays Here at Papercraft Miracles
Amid Buffalo's warm weather, our studio preps for the holidays with cozy work attire, tea, and festive tunes. Crafting each floral piece and custom gift is a joyous journey, imagining the delight when unwrapped. The story of the Teeny Tiny Plumeria captures the magic – from research to creation, a cute paper flower with a delightful backstory. Each item, like this plumeria, is made with love, ensuring a unique and heartfelt holiday gift from Papercraft Miracles.
Super Exciting Announcement!! Guess who we did a job for??!
We made some super fabulous personalized bouquets of paper flowers for Twitter to send to VIP clients! Check out the story inside!
Stuck at Home? Try a fun Mother's Day Room Makeover!
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Since this year will look a little different than usual and you can't go browsing around the mall for the perfect gift - it's time to get creative!
COMPANY UPDATE FOR THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK 3/21/2020
Papercraft Miracles company update for the Covid-19 pandemic. Our online shop is open and we have shipping and curb-side pickup available. Read more for how we have been keeping ourselves and others safe during this difficult time.
Guest Blog: DIY Darlin
Throwing a budget-friendly bachelorette party? Consider these tips: Set a budget together, plan a night in with DIY activities, stay close to home, keep it short and sweet for affordability, and take advantage of free local activities. Communication and thoughtful planning ensure a memorable celebration without breaking the bank.
We've been added to The Flower Circle on LiaGriffith.com!!
What does this mean? Well, first of all, we are licensed to sell crepe paper flowers made from the patterns on her website, which is great because it vastly increases the variety of beautiful flowers we can offer in our bouquets and arrangements. Secondly, we are also licensed to teach workshops so we can show others how to make these wonderful flowers!
Custom Photo Albums
We recently made these two custom photo albums for a client who’s best friend has entered hospice care. They contain photos of her friends’ entire life, in order.
“As the sun colors flowers, so does life color art.” -John Lubbock
Nothing sets the mood of your wedding more than the visual details, and color is a huge component of establishing the tone of your special day and what better way to do that than with handmade paper flowers?