About this Product
Five stalks of “Lucky Bamboo” are said to attract good fortune and represent luck in all aspects of life: body, mind, career, love and finance. Made entirely by hand using premium Italian and German crepe papers, the leafy, lifelike stalks are set in an embellished cement pot with a bamboo tray and surrounded by black obsidian chips. A gold ribbon around the stalks is said to mean additional good fortune. Perfect for a desktop.
Friendly to pets, allergy sufferers and frequent travelers, these detailed, intricately crafted crepe paper plants will last indoors indefinitely. No water required. Ever.
Overall height is approximately 10”
Pot with base 2.5” tall, base is 3” diameter
This item is complete and ready to ship.
Please note: color may vary slightly from what you see due to variations in monitors/screen settings.
Caring for your crepe paper flowers and plants
Suitable for indoor use only.
NO water! It will damage the crepe paper permanently!
Place away from a window. Crepe paper may fade in direct sunlight.
Petals and leaves may be gently reshaped with your fingers, stems may be carefully bent to the positions you like. Stems may be cut with wire cutters, but simply bending them to fit your vase will leave more options for future use.
Surface colorings are non-toxic.
Use a hair dryer set on lowest/coolest setting to remove dust.
Blooming
Meet the Maker
I’ve had “busy hands” since I was a child. With blunt scissors and scotch tape as my tools, the cardboard from my dad’s freshly pressed business shirts became everything from accessories for my Barbie dolls to miles (well, feet, actually) of fencing to contain my beloved toy horses—and not one ever escaped! That love of making stayed with me, leading to a BFA, a career in graphic design, and a lifelong habit of exploring different materials.
During the quiet of lockdown, I picked up some crepe paper and scissors (much sharper now!) and found myself immersed again in the joy of transforming a humble material. What began as a small experiment became something deeper: a quiet, focused practice that connects art and nature.
Today, each petal, each leaf is hand-cut, gently hand-shaped, and brought to life in paper. Before a new flower ever blooms in my shop, it goes through several prototypes, each one studied, reimagined, and refined until I feel confident in its expression.
My name is Mardi, and I’m proud to share my work with you here through goimagine, a curated marketplace dedicated to independent artisans. Even better, every purchase helps support children’s charities. You can learn more by clicking Our Mission at the bottom of the main page or visiting: https://goimagine.com/charity-partners/
How it’s Made
Fussy me, I take pride in handcrafting every flower and plant individually. Some flowers present with just a few petals, others have dozens, but even the seemingly simplest can take many hours to complete. My considerable attention to detail ensures the uniqueness of each—as in nature, no two will be exactly alike.
Each new flower type begins with research and experimentation with various paper weights and colors. This results in multiple prototypes testing shapes and sizes. Ultimately, premium Italian and German crepe papers come to life in my hands as the final version.
I hand color the papers as needed with the medium that will produce the desired effect—this might be ink, dye, paint, or even something from my kitchen. Every piece—petals, sepals, leaves, is precisely hand-cut. When possible, studying a live specimen is ideal. (Special thanks to my shamrock plant. Tracing those leaves was invaluable!)
Next comes gentle stretching, layering, folding, curling or twisting to coax the malleable paper into the shape and texture I’m after. Finally, I carefully position each component and secure it in place. A clear floral sleeve keeps flowers looking fresh, plants are carefully wrapped to safely make their journey to you.
Shop Policies
I want your shopping experience with Blooming to be smooth and enjoyable, so please take a minute to review my policies.
Shop inventory will vary. Flowers and plants from Blooming are all individually made by hand, by me—they are not mass produced. The process is slow. When a plant or set of blooms is completed, I make them available. Please keep an eye on my shop for new additions!
Processing time and shipping
All items shown are complete and ready to ship. To ensure your order is prepared and packaged properly, please allow 1-2 business days for processing and dispatch.
Standard shipping, 1-3 business days transit time, is free (note: this is in addition to the 1-2 days to prepare the order).
Once your order has shipped you will receive an email with the tracking number. Please be very sure you have entered the shipping address accurately. Blooming is not responsible for the cost of lost or stolen packages due to incorrect shipping information.
Returns and cancellations
Though I do not generally accept returns or cancellations, please contact me within seven days of delivery if you have a problem with your order. Should a plant pot arrive broken, please send me a photograph of the item and its shipping box right away so I may determine how to best remedy the situation.
Contact me
Like any handmade artist, I take joy and great pride in my work. Your satisfaction is my priority. If you are happy with your purchase, kindly consider leaving a positive review for me (you do need to have a goimagine account to do this). Should you have any concerns, please contact me first via the Contact Me link so I may address them.
I appreciate your support. Thank you for considering my Blooming creations to add a touch of handcrafted beauty to your life or someone else’s.
