Making a Job at Home

Let me give you a few pointers about paper flower making at home. You will find that you can save money by just being home with your children instead of having to pay a babysitter if you work outside the home, besides not having to drive back and forth to work which of course uses gas money. And of course it can be a real rewarding job for anyone that likes working with crafting.

Just take a look at all the different types of floral arrangements you can make and sell if you decide paper flower making is the right career choice for you. Bouquets, centerpieces, corsages or any type of floral arrangement for holidays, weddings, birthdays, get well wishes and even memorial services, and these are only a few suggestions for you to start with.

This article will look at what you will need to do and a few of the basic supplies that are needed to start a flower making business. The basic things you will need to start your business making paper flowers:

• A flower making book with instructions, patterns and pictures.

• An assortment of crepe or tissue paper whichever you prefer

• A few pieces of stiff paper such as card stock – to trace your patterns on or quilting plastic which will last longer if you are going to make a lot of flowers

• Clear drying glue for paper

• Shears (pinking or crafting)

• Floral wire a couple of different sizes and floral tape

• Wire cutters

• An assortment of markers, chalk and paint

• Pencil, ruler, tape and stapler, and sharp scissors preferably small

• Plus a few other items listed in your book

You will most likely have a good number of these supplies and tools already in your home as well as the items listed in the book. You can also be creative and add your own touches to your flowers.

Assuming you have been making the paper flowers for a while then you can just get started and find a craft store, floral shop, consignment shop, bridal shows and fairs or a trade show to sell or display your paper flowers in. If you are new to paper flower making then you will need a little time to learn and get comfortable making your flowers.

We are going to take a look at how to get the word out about your flower making business. In all honesty, word of mouth will be your number one source of business so it is important to say right from the start that the flowers you show people will need to be great! If you are new to making flowers, you will just need a little patience and practice nothing more.

You also have the option of inviting family and friends over and having a paper flower party and selling your flower creations that way this will get your creations out there for others to see.

Craft fairs are another way to sell your paper flowers you will also want to keep in mind the time of year you are starting your business; you will want an assortment of centerpieces for everyday use and a few more for any of the upcoming holidays.

Be sure you have plenty of business cards. You can post these in numerous places from the grocery store, laundry mats, community centers, small private owned boutiques, day care centers, schools and even hospital gift shops any public place that allows business cards.