It’s this accessibility that makes Kim’s paper flowers all the more intriguing — the thought being, If she can do it, then maybe I can, too. Crafting, democratized. Her paper creations will outlive actual flowers, yes, but by using an inherently impermanent material (it creases, it tears, it warps when it gets wet), she’s also capturing the ephemeral spirit of the real thing. The fact that it looks like the real thing helps, too — it’s a point of pride. She’s self-taught, and a lot of her technique comes from trial and error. But she was able to level-up her work, all with the help of Cricut, the purveyor of versatile smart cutting machines that, through precision cutting and crafting, empowers users to bring their creative, DIY visions to life.
