Souvenirs Pliées

Something New!

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:11:00 +0000

My dear friend Ami has given me a wonderful idea! She asked me a few days ago if she thought it was possible for me to make flowers out of denim. So, I had a pair of jeans that were worn out and that I was going to toss. Well, the nagging artsy girl inside of my brain begged me to save those jeans. For what, I had no idea. But thank goodness I did, I now have supplies to try out my flowers!

Well, here's the finished product. It turned out pretty awesome! Thanks for the great suggestion Ami.

Kissing Ball

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:22:00 +0000

In addition to two wreaths that I am making, I am also currently making a fun decoration that will be perfect for your Christmas party.

I am using fun Christmas paper to make a cute little kissing ball, to the end I will attach some mistletoe made of paper. This item is available to purchase for $25.

Finished

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:49:00 +0000

I finished my first wreath, and it was so much fun! I completed it about a week ago for my good friend, and photographer. She wanted me to make her a Halloween wreath, so I made a super fun and whimsical wreath for her.

Currently, I am working on two Christmas/winter wreaths. I have them all wrapped with ribbon, and ready to fill with flowers.

Each wreath will be made up on 30 hand-folded flowers. The green wreath will be a classic Christmas wreath, made up of dark red and green flowers. The other wreath will have a pepperminty theme, made up of candy cane striped, red, and white flowers. I'm so excited to go shopping for supplies and get started!

Almost Finished

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0000

I've almost completed with the halloween wreath that I am making, and it is turning out so wonderfully!

It is so cute, that I think that I just may have to make a Christmas one for myself! This wreath has been so much fun to make!

Looking Spooktacular

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:37:00 +0000

I'm making good progress on the Halloween wreath that I am making, and I sure am pleased with how it is turning out!

Working Hard

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:20:00 +0000

I am currently working on a halloween wreath for my good friend, and here are a few of the fun flowers that I have made.

The First

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:22:00 +0000

Just completed my first hand-made greeting card featuring one of my paper flowers.

You can order greeting cards for $3 a piece. To specify what colors you would like to you, please email me!

Drumroll Please...

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 23:44:00 +0000

Due to the fact that I promised my sister that these flowers would be a total surprise, I have held off on posting any pictures to make sure that she didn't find out what I was planning. My efforts payed off big time, and she was so surprised, and thrilled with what I have done out of love for her.

Her wedding was beautiful, she looked stunning, her husband-to-be looked handsome, and the flowers added the perfect weddingy touch.

Without further ado, I would like to present to you my biggest and best project to date:

The first couple of flowers that I folded.

The bouquet without the stems attached.

The completed bouquet, I used the text from my sister's favorite
book, Pride and Prejudice to line each of the petals.

The Groom's boutonniere.

Close-up of the hand-folded origami leaf.

I Hear Wedding Bells

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 21:35:00 +0000

Well tomorrow is the big day! No, its not my big day, its my sister's, and I couldn't be more proud! I have had the honor of making her bouquet for her as well as making the boutonniere for her fiance. They both turned out better than I would have imagined. I am so proud of myself. Well, I have promised her that her flowers would be a total and complete surprise, down to the colors and everything , so I will hold off posting pictures until after the 'I dos' take place. I'm so excited to show everyone!

Its Time for a Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:44:00 +0000

I have been working on a small burnt orange bouquet for a client's flower girl to carry down the isle. I finally completed it last night, and I am very pleased with the result.

Orangecha Excited?

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:27:00 +0000

Remember when I told you that I had met with my first client, and that she was going to have me make a bouquet for one of the little girls to carry in her wedding? Well, I have started on it, and I can tell that it is just going to be beautiful! I will be making a burnt orange bouquet, perfect for a fall wedding.

It Was a Hit!

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 13:27:00 +0000

That corsage that I made a few weeks ago for my friend to wear at her baby shower was a huge success! Here is a picture of her wearing the chocolate brown, creme, and baby blue corsage.

To Do List

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:53:00 +0000

In the next coming months, I will be working on some very exciting projects! I have begun the planning for my sister's wedding bouquet, and it is going to be great! I will also be making a small bouquet for my first official client, which I am also very excited about! Then, I will be making a halloween wreath for my dear friend Ami! Here is what her wreath is going to look like:

I am going to put little friendly ghosts, pumpkins, and other fun trinkets in among the flowers.

Something For Mama

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:26:00 +0000

A friend of mine saw the corsage that I made for the baby shower that was held back in May, and she absolutely loved it! Her daughter will be having a baby boy in September, and her baby shower will be in early July. Well, my friend absolutely wanted one of my pretty corsages for the mommy-to-be to wear. The nursery colors are baby blue, chocolate brown, and creme, so this is what I have come up with:

Its A Raffle

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Yesterday, I made a small bouquet to donate to UTA for an end of the year raffle that they are having. I think that it turned out quite nicely!

For The Grads

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:55:00 +0000

Over the weekend, I attended two graduation parties for two high school graduates.

One will be attending Notre Dame in the fall, and she graduated with not only the honor of being valedictorian, but also number one in the entire district. For her, I made a bouquet with flowers in Notre Dame colors.

The other grad will be attending A&M in the fall. So, I made her a bouquet in A&M colors.

I am so proud of both these girls! I wish them both the absolute best in their futures.

Announcement

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:10:00 +0000

I have been thinking that I would like to make wreaths out of my paper flowers. I think that these would be really fun and festive for Christmas (done in red, green, and white, maybe with some jingle bells in there) or Chanukah (blue and white.) However these wreaths could be done for any occasion, (a baby shower would be so cute! A pink and white, blue and white, or neutral wreath to hang on the door) and I could use any colors and incorporate any little trinkets (beads, ribbons, little tiny cute fuzzy bears...) that you would like. Contact me to place an order, and to discuss exactly what you would like.

***Remember that I need 4-6 weeks notice.***

FREE Photo Shoot CLOSED

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:09:00 +0000

Alright loyal readers, I need your help! Carpe Diem Photography is having a referral contest, and the winner gets a free (yes, you read correctly, FREE) photo shoot. All you have to do is 'like' Carpe Diem's page, and comment on the wall saying that Souvenirs Pliees sent you. If you're interested in a free shoot as well, share Carpe Diem's page with your friends, have them like her page, and make sure to tell your friends to comment saying that you sent them!

I truly appreciate each and every one of my readers! Thank you for your help. :)

***This contest is closed, but still head on over, and 'like' her page. I know that Carpe Diem would be really appreciative!***

Stunning!

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:12:00 +0000

As I mentioned in my last post, this weekend Ami had a photo shoot with a friend of ours' and her children. The pictures turned out so nicely. Ami decided to use the pink and purple bouquet that I made for her a little while ago. Here are a couple of shots:

Framed

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Sat, 26 May 2012 22:11:00 +0000

My Friend Ami had a photo shoot this morning with our friend Bri, and she took this picture of the pink and purple bouquet that I made.

Bring On The Baby

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:16:00 +0000

My dear friend over at Carpe Diem Photography did a maternity shoot for that friend of her's that had the baby shower a couple of weeks ago. She incorporated some of the flowers that I made for Carpe Diem Photography in her shoot.

Support For Lupus

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Sat, 19 May 2012 11:14:00 +0000

My friend recently asked me if I could make her a purple (because that is the color for lupus) wrist corsage that could be put into a basket that is being made for the Lupus Foundation of America's auction this coming week. So, to support this worthy cause, this is what I made:

Your Big Send-Off

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:25:00 +0000

I have been invited to a long-time family friend's graduation party. We are all so proud of her! I fondly remember what it was like 10 years ago (has it seriously been that long?!?) when I was getting everything ready for my graduation. In the fall, she will be attending A&M. I have decided to make her a bouquet in A&M colors to mark this huge milestone as the begins the journey to adulthood.

A Success

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:14:00 +0000

My friend Ami held a baby shower for her friend (who I have met before, and she's very sweet) Tiffany yesterday. I had made her a wrist corsage to wear during the pre-baby festivities, and I have gotten word that she loved the corsage!

Ami, the founder of Carpe Diem Photography, took some excellent pictures of Tiffany wearing the corsage that I made. This is one of my favorites:

Small Project

noreply@blogger.com (Chef Megs) — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:19:00 +0000

A friend of Ami's is going to be having a baby here soon, and her baby shower was last weekend. I made her some cake balls for Christmas, and she simply flipped out at how delicious she thought that they were. I, of course, am completely flattered. So, she employed me to make cake pops for baby event. I was very excited to do so!

In addition to the cake pops, I have also made a special gift for the mommy-to-be. I have made her a sweet little wrist corsage.