July is here, and we couldn’t be more excited! We’ve got gorgeous peonies, birthday surprises, and an incredible deal from Carte Fini that you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive into the fun! 

First off, our tutorials for the month are some of the biggest and most ambitious we’ve ever attempted. Plan on a week to finish the giant peony (those 1200 petals won’t glue and ruffle themselves), or opt for the smaller version of Kate’s gorgeous Itoh peony. Or make them all! We love seeing your creations, so be sure to share with us on Instagram or Facebook.  

To make those beautiful peonies, grab our amazing deal from Carte Fini, an exclusive offer for our Posey Box Members. Log in to the portal and grab the code while you can because it will expire after this month is over!

Don’t forget to check out our Pinterest page where you can get more inspired by more beautiful peonies! 

We can't wait to see our members start making...

^{Post and photos by Kate Alarcon of The Cobra Lily.}

Last year, paper flower makers from almost fifty countries came together to celebrate our art form and our community. We shared our work, our experiences of love, and support from other paper artists. People called out artists who had influenced and inspired them. It was a day to lift up other flower makers and celebrate our passion for transforming paper into plant life. 

As I’ve been mulling over ideas for this year, I noticed that the neat thing about last year’s event was that it was so open. But Covid has changed every element of our lives. I’ve been thinking about all the flower makers locked away in our own spaces, making beauty flourish within those walls.

So here’s the theme I came up with: Secret Gardens. What are we making in captivity? What does flower-making mean for us when we can barely go out into nature? Does it help us hold onto our connection to growing things? Are there some kinds of...