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"It is only a paper moon
Sailing over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me"
"Paper Moon" is one of those old-timey songs that almost everyone is familiar with or has heard. Whether it's the Ella Fitzgerald version or the Nat King Cole version, this song always makes me ridiculously happy. And never has a paper moon or a cardboard sea -heck, any paper product for that matter!- ever been so romantic! Well, until now, that is!
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Inspired by the Floral wall decor pieces from this past Monday that are so new and exciting, I started looking around at other fresh decor ideas and there were some eye-catching gems made from - you guessed it - paper! And the absolute best part? They were all DIY pieces! Think of the effects that are possible using different papers and techniques; texture and dimension ....
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fluttery and delicate....
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multi-hued, coloured and brilliant .....
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The article that really captured the possibilities featured a 3D wall piece that could showcase the colour palette of the day, gorgeous florals blooming in both arches and framed wall panels and my absolute favourite piece, an arch that featured a collection of folded paper cranes. It was so, so lovely, not just in its aesthetic, but also in its tip of the hat to the symbolism of cranes. Long held as a Japanese symbol of luck, cranes were believed to live for a thousand years; fathers would give a thousand origami cranes as a wedding gift to wish the couple endless good luck and well wishes. Imagine getting married under a sea of cranes, in the midst of a harbinger of good luck and positive energy!!
Take a look at these paper ideas! Here is the post in its entirety:
*~DIY wedding gold made from paper!~*
April made a whole army of assorted paper florals a few years ago. They were part of staging we did for a bride's home using both both curated and hand-made items; we draped the staircase and it was not only beautiful in person, but it photographed a DREAM! We've seen first-hand how paper can hold its own against traditional decor, if done right! So if you're looking for ideas that are off the beaten path, you could be pleasantly surprise - or completely enamoured - with a little help from paper!
Wishing you a day as limitless as you are~
Lisa and April
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