Episode 33: Artist Spotlight: Overcoming Workshop Fears
We welcome our first artist of this brand new year - Emily Paluska of Revery Paper Flora - on Paper Talk to learn about her paper flowers and business.
Known for her colourful and realistic paper flowers, Emily strives to make each and every piece special and unique. In addition to making paper flowers on commission, for wholesale, and events, she’s a prolific workshop instructor. In 2019 alone, she taught a total of 35 workshops in the Washington, D.C. area and Austin, Texas! Can you believe that before her very first workshop, she was so terrified that she considered not showing up?
Listen to Emily as she shares her workshop experiences through the lens of a successful entrepreneur. You won’t want to miss her tips and tricks invaluable for anyone considering teaching workshops.
First, let’s get to know a little bit about Emily:
1. Who is Emily Paluska?
I'm the owner and botanical artist behind Revery Paper Flora. I live in the...
Episode 32: Over Coffee: Setting Goals for the New Year
Welcome back! In this first Episode of the new year, Quynh and Jessie discuss the special events that took place over the holidays and how they set/manage their goals for the new year. Catch up with us while we talk about what we are hoping to achieve for Paper Talk and The Paper Florists Collective this year.
Episode 31: Over Coffee: When to Take a Break
In the last Episode of the year, Quynh and Jessie discuss the importance of taking a break to reflect, to recollect, and towards making plans for the future. This Episode reminds us that although there is no perfect time to take a break when you’re an artist and/or entrepreneur, it’s something we all need in order to grow. And what is a more perfect time than during the holiday season? Exactly. Not to mention that it coincides with the start of Jessie’s maternity leave!
Looking forward to returning in the New Year with more fascinating talks with artists and friends alike!
Episode 30: Over Coffee: 2019 Paper Talk Recap
In the last Episode of the year, Quynh and Jessie discuss the importance of taking a break to reflect, to recollect, and towards making plans for the future. This Episode reminds us that although there is no perfect time to take a break when you’re an artist and/or entrepreneur, it’s something we all need in order to grow. And what is a more perfect time than during the holiday season? Exactly. Not to mention that it coincides with the start of Jessie’s maternity leave!
Looking forward to returning in the New Year with more fascinating talks with artists and friends alike!
Episode 29: Friends of TPFC: Craft Show Success with Kristen Rask
Urban Craft Uprising organizes and creates makers events in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It’s objective - to establish a strong makers community and to create a showcase for crafters - is facilitated by its President, Kristen Rask. Kristen, an artist in her own right, has been involved with UCU since 2008. She has organized and curated numerous craft show and has vast knowledge of vendor and artist experiences.
Listen to Kristen as she talks about her involvement in a large craft show and her advice for crafters who want to enter craft shows.
Let’s first learn a bit about Kristen:
1. Who is Kristen Rask?
Oh man. I am a daughter, sister, fiance, maker, business woman. More or less that's me!
2. What type of artistic pursuits are you currently involved in, if any?
I love making stuff for my home right now as we just bought a house. But I just don't have much time for making these days.
3. Tell us...
Episode 28: Artist Spotlight: Clever Designs
This week we talk to Laura Richey the artist and face behind 2CLVR Designs. From her home studio in London, Ontario, Canada, Laura specializes in using card stock paper to create beautifully realistic and detailed paper flowers for weddings, home decor, and gifts. One look at her work and you’ll be blown away by her attention to detail and colouring techniques.
In this episode, we talk to her about how her paper flower journey began, her challenges juggling her family and a successful business, and her experiences with card stock, flower wall rentals, and related topics.
First, let’s get to know a little bit about Laura:
1. Who is Laura Richey?
Hi, I am Laura Richey. A wife, and a mother of two boys Max and Sebastian. Max is 10 soon to be 11 and Sebastian is 9 and has autism.
2. How did you get started making paper flowers? Why did you decide to focus on card stock as your main medium?
Why did I start making flowers...well the reason is...
Episode 27: Over Coffee: Paper Flower Art
In this week’s Episode, Quynh and Jessie talk about Jessie’s book, Paper Flower Art: Create Beautifully Realistic Floral Arrangement, published by GMC Publications. A year after writing and shooting the book, Jessie shares the types of flower tutorials and arrangements in the book and how she hopes readers/crafters will use the book.
Paper Flower Art is now available for order and pre-order and it will be released on November 7, 2019 in the UK and January 7, 2020 in USA and Canada.
GIVEAWAY!!
Jessie is giving away a copy of Paper Flower Art to one lucky winner! To qualify for the giveaway, leave a comment below this post (along with your full name and email address/contact information) to enter! The winner will be drawn on December 1, 2019. Read the full Terms & Conditions below.
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Episode 26: Friends of TPFC: Pricing in Retail and Wholesale with Marlo Miyashiro
Episode 25: Over Coffee: What's in Our Toolbox
Join Quynh and Jessie as they chat about the tools in their toolboxes such as their favourite cutting tools, glue, and paper shaping tools. The bottom line - use what you have and what works for you. Take a listen as they share their inside tricks and tip, including their “Golden tool”.
Wondering where to get the items mentioned by Quynh and Jessie? Here are some of the items they mention in this Episode:
Fiskar Spring-Loaded Microtip Scissors
Westcott Guillotine Paper Trimmer with Wood Base, 12" Base
Aleene Tacky Tube or A Variety of Aleene Tacky Glue in different forms
Episode 24: Friends of TPFC: Building Lasting Relationships with Kelly Lemon
I’m a talkative extrovert, a hugger, inspirational speaker, wife, dog-mom, Jesus lover, chocolate chip cookie connoisseur and a Seattle based wedding + lifestyle photographer. I am also a mom to be! We have a baby girl on the way via surrogacy...
