In November 2010, a longtime career in the fashion industry came to a close when my corporate job was uprooted from California to New York. We love living on the Monterey Peninsula & remained here which resulted in my layoff. I began to contemplate the possibilities of following my heart, tapping into my creative passion & nurturing dormant dreams into fruition.

For many years, I handcrafted notecards & invitations for family & friends & enjoyed collage as stress relieving, spirit lifting pastimes. I wondered if I could ever transform these artistic hobbies into something more? My layoff prompted an answer of "yes!"

I launched Plumeria Papercraft here on Etsy during the summer of 2011. Shortly afterward, however, I was diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. I am grateful beyond words that I am now in remission. I'm also grateful that across 20 months of blood transfusions & chemotherapy treatments, I was able to keep taking baby steps with my creative endeavors.

My handmade designs begin with a bit of inspiration - the sea, flora & fauna, the sweetness & whimsy in every day life, even the paper itself. I sketch simple images, turn them into templates, trace, cut with scissors, occasionally wield a hole punch or paper cutter, assemble, glue & embellish...always made with love! My assortment of offerings includes notecards, invitations, gift tags & bags, bookmarks, journals, memo pads, mini folders, paper ornaments, seasonal décor, curated "bits of inspiration" kits for DIY enthusiasts & collaged artwork.

As Plumeria Papercraft continues to blossom, I hope my heartfelt work will connect with you & bring you much enjoyment!

In addition to my shop here on Etsy, my work is available in these California locations:
Bella's Studio, Monterey
American Crafts & Jewels, Carmel
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Gift Shop
The Quail & Olive, Carmel Valley
Pebble Beach Market at The Lodge, Pebble Beach

I also offer card making & papercrafting workshops for adults & after-school enrichment classes for children, & I'm a trained SoulCollage(R) facilitator, offering workshops in this creative, intuitive & insightful process as well.

You can accompany me on a creative, mindful journey at:
www.plumeriapapercraft.com
www.paperandponder.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/PlumeriaPapercraft
www.twitter.com/PaperAndPonder