DIY Paper Icelandic Poppy Kit

Congratulations to the winners: Dale Anne Potter, Beth, and Amy Honious!

If you are new to this blog, you might not have yet met Jenny Jafek-Jones of The Crimson Poppy [edit: site no longer available]. She and I go back several years to when I first featured her beautiful crepe paper flowers and then we collaborated on a bridal hair accessory.

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Bridal Bouquet - B&G Photography

Another collaboration was for the newly released All Things Paper book... Jenny created the large crepe paper flower arrangement on the cover and shows how to make lilacs as one of the projects.

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Knowing the quality of Jenny's work and the care she takes in detailing tutorial steps, I was delighted to see she now offers DIY flower making kits. (Feb 2018 update: not available at the present time.) How nice to have everything at your fingertips to get starting creating beautiful crepe paper flowers right away.

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She also has a variety of kits for making cute sculptural flower favor boxes. [not available]

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In other Crimson Poppy news, Jenny moved from Oklahoma to Texas this past year and plans to host flower making classes in her new studio. I would love to attend a class at this pretty oasis!

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Earlier this year Jenny created an amazing flower installation for the window of L'Occitane's New York City flagship store. The picture is deceiving... the largest daisy is 8 feet wide!

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Now about the giveaway... Jenny would like to send an Icelandic Poppy Kit to three readers. To enter, leave a comment below and you must sign up for The Crimson Poppy's sporadic newsletter. As an extra entry, pin any photo from The Crimson Poppy website and leave a separate comment with the link to your pin. This is primarily a U.S. giveaway, but international readers may enter too. Note that Jenny will request you pay the difference in shipping to your country vs. the standard U.S. shipping rate.

Giveaway ends on Sunday, June 30th. Winners will be chosen by a random number generator and the names will be listed at the top of this post after each person has been contacted. Winners will be able to select a poppy color.

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Actually, everyone wins because Jenny is offering a 20% DIY Kit discount to All Things Paper readers from today through July 8, 2013. Use coupon code ATP20 at checkout.

All other Crimson Poppy items, including custom orders, are 10% off through July 8, 2013. Use coupon code ATP10 at checkout for non-kit orders.

Good luck! 

 
Ann Martin
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  1. KimJune 24, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Just joined the mailing list! Awesome flowers!!!!!

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  2. SamJune 24, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    So pretty! How is it an Icelandic poppy?

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    1. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 1:36 PM

      Great question, Sam!

      Iceland poppies bloom in softer, pastel colors and have a yellow stamen ring around the center; Oriental poppies are bold jewel-tones with a black center and black markings on the petals.

      Iceland poppies have delicate, curving stems while Orientals are usually straight and prickly; this makes them perfect for arrangements with a just-picked look or less structured bridal bouquets. Iceland poppies are VERY popular in weddings these days.

      Hope that helps! :)
      Jenny - the crimson poppy

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  3. Dale Anne PotterJune 24, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    AWESOME flowers!
    Signed up for newsletter & will be pinning as soon as I press publish below.

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  4. DevblevJune 24, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Beautiful! I signed up for the newsletter.

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  5. DevblevJune 24, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Pinned at http://pinterest.com/pin/60094976250510202/

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  6. SUGANTHIJune 24, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Very very beautiful.The flowers in the last picture look so real.

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  7. SuzyMcQJune 24, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Pinned some lovely poppies here:http://pinterest.com/pin/52143308158495899/

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  8. SuzyMcQJune 24, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Signed up for the Crimson Poppy's newsletter. I would love to win the kit to try to attempt to make flowers as lovely as those she creates!

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  9. kcliJune 24, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    So glad you introduced us to The Crimson Poppy. I love the simplicity of her designs and am excited to follow her blog!

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  10. kcliJune 24, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Awww...the first sign that Spring has not forgotten us!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/242068548694053092/

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  11. marcelle schauerJune 24, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful flowers, spent so much time looking at the Crimson poppy site I am almost late for work. Great talent.

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  12. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    All of these flowers are so beautiful. I need to make one big flower for a flower girl and this kit would be a big help. I am also making big flower backgrounds for the reception and I need all the help I can get. I need to purchase this book. Thank you for all this information. Vicki

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    1. AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 6:48 AM

      Vicki, I have half a dozen giant roses in stock or I can point you towards a tutorial for them. If either is helpful to you, email me and I'll get you started. :)

      - Jenny
      Gardener@thecrimsonpoppy.com

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  13. Krista W.June 24, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    I signed up for the newsletter! My favorite flowers are peonies for sure... so stunning! Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  14. Krista W.June 24, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    I pinned an image here: http://pinterest.com/pin/571112796466552589/

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  15. Pratvam creationsJune 24, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    wow... so very beautiful :))

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  16. LindaSoniaJune 24, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Lovelovelove all paper flowers... thanks for this awesome chance... fingers crossed :)

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  17. chillin with QuillinJune 24, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    wow some of the flowers look so real !!!!
    Paula

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  18. TheCultivatedArtNestJune 24, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    beautiful work!

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  19. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Gorgeous! I've been wanting to try using crepe paper for flowers.

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  20. AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    The art of so closely imitating nature is a gift from God.... I would be delighted to be given that opportunity

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  21. CindyJune 25, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Signed up for the newsletter. Love making paper flowers myself. It would be great to win a kit!

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  22. CindyJune 25, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Pinned http://pinterest.com/pin/99571841734284359/
    to my Creative Blogs board!

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  23. KarenJune 25, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Wow! Such exquisite flowers. Just signed up to receive your newsletter :-)

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  24. KarenJune 25, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Just pinned (the board coincidentally happens to be titled All Things Paper) http://pinterest.com/pin/65020788342867483/

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  25. Deb PlappJune 25, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    I signed up for the newsletter. I love poppies, hope I win!

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  26. LeanneJune 25, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful poppies!

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  27. AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    http://pinterest.com/pin/17803360999918510/

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  28. AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Bailey Dexter I signed up for the newsletter & pinterest
    I love all flowers

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  29. AnonymousJune 25, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    simply amazing how realistic the flowers look.

    signed up for the newsletter.

    wenonah

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  30. BevJune 25, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Really stunning flowers! signed up for the newsletter.
    -Bev

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  31. Jan CastleJune 25, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    The poppy is GORGEOUS! Paper flower making is a new venture for me and I have some dies and tools on order. The kit would be a wonderful start into the world of flower making...thank you for the chance to win one!!!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  32. Karren Doll TolliverJune 25, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Newsletter signed up for: check! Enter me! I am astounded at the creativity! Karren

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  33. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    So glad someone explained Icelandic and Oriental poppies, I didn't know the difference but I do love these gorgeous paper flowers! Signing up for the newsletter!

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  34. YoLyndaJune 25, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    These poppies are all so lovely. Thanks for the opportunity for anyone to win a kit!

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  35. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Your roses are to die for.
    Love how these flowers can last forever. Would look amazing framed after the wedding.

    Dave

    signed up for the newsletter.

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  36. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    http://pinterest.com/pin/105130972524395784/

    Here's my pin on pinterest...wow...on one of my favorite boards...Papercrafts...this blog inspires me!!! Thank you Ann!

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  37. Beulah BeeJune 26, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Paper flowers never die. 123beulahbee@gmail.com

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  38. Beulah BeeJune 26, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Good luck on your new venture, here is my pinterest link for an extra chance to win. http://pinterest.com/pin/341781059191436073/

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  39. tsamJune 27, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    These are so pretty and they actually look real!

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  40. UnknownJune 27, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    omg-thanks for introducing me to this wonderful new website! what a grand idea and i really really want to win. not sure what color i would pick, though....i also subscribed to their emails (h ma mapi gg ya ta old ot com)

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  41. CynthiaJune 27, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    They are beautiful!!

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  42. CynthiaJune 27, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    I signed up for the newsletter!

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  43. CynthiaJune 27, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    I pinned http://pinterest.com/cynpurple/paper-jewelry/

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  44. dmkdealsJune 27, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Love these! I signed up for the newsletter!

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  45. dmkdealsJune 27, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Here's my pin!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/529876712378415427/

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  46. AnonymousJune 27, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    What a beautiful prize. I've signed up for the newsletter. Would love to try lots of different paper flower makings, anything that is out of the ordinary.
    Susan
    shw_samuel@sky.com

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  47. bethJune 28, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    just joined the mailing list, would love to win
    dez3b@yahoo.com

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  48. AnonymousJune 28, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Joined the mailing list and Pinned several of your beautiful blooms. I've been doing a number of paper flower projects and am doing my second big wedding now. I use cardstock instead of crepe paper. Would love to see your kit. http://pinterest.com/pin/265501340505392759/ eberney@mac.com

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  49. ginnyJune 28, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Swooning over these pretty poppies!

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  50. SsfJune 29, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Love your work

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  51. sunflowerally22June 29, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    These are stunningly simple and beautiful! i want these for my shower!! i signed up for your newsletter-sunflowerally22@aim.com.

    Allyson Tice
    sunflowerally22@aim.com

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  52. Ann MartinJuly 1, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    The giveaway has ended; thanks for entering!

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