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yoshigronk t1_ixtmaad wrote

I, a random stranger, am also proud of you for taking the risk and doing something you wanted to do.

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SableSlate OP t1_ixtnjsp wrote

Thank you! It's always fun to try new things.

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-Blixx- t1_ixtntox wrote

That’s super pretty. What would one do with an oversized flower?

I also want to see the orchid, please.

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SableSlate OP t1_ixtp5ao wrote

I have a friend who jointed this one on her wall in her living room.

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SableSlate OP t1_ixtlhfg wrote

Let me know if you want to see more creations. There's an orchid!

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TatoIndy t1_ixuehbs wrote

Good idea - wrong market. These would be better suited for consumer events and attractions.

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SableSlate OP t1_ixuygsy wrote

Totally!!! I wanted to do an installation but I just really don't know anybody to help with that.

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FlyWFO t1_ixw6q8j wrote

Or party stores? Fun for all seasons

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HowCouldYouSMH t1_ixtohtx wrote

That’s amazing. Being an artist is rough, good for you for giving it a go. You are incredibly talented. Cheers

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Hcmp1980 t1_ixtoggt wrote

Gorgeous! More pics please x

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Inverted_Antagonist t1_ixus5ip wrote

Who exactly were the intended customers?

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SableSlate OP t1_ixuybww wrote

That's a good question. I was thinking people who maybe are allergic to flowers but love flowers. Or maybe people who love Alice in Wonderland. I actually sent an email to Disney asking if I could recreate all their flowers from that movie for an installation and they said no. Ha.

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seanafeisteen t1_ixttx4c wrote

What made you start the business and any idea why it didn't take off? I could totally see a market for this.

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SableSlate OP t1_ixtulrm wrote

I saw ONE oversized flower on the internet and it was by a Bulgarian woman. All kinds of videos all over Eastern Europe of tutorials and was like "whaaaa - I wanna do that!" "Wow" so I made a couple wedding backdrops for friends for free. After that, I just didn't know where to go with it to get reputation.

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seanafeisteen t1_ixtuor4 wrote

Well, good on you for trying. Starting a new business is hard. I'm sure your chance will come again.

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chiralityfudge t1_ixw8pqn wrote

Never had the guts to start a business. Probably never will. Good luck to you.

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SableSlate OP t1_ixwa71i wrote

It already flopped but I'll tell past me you said good luck :)

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JayHeltrato t1_ixtuqn4 wrote

This is passion and amazing! Love it gif

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GreatsquareofPegasus t1_ixtxkqo wrote

It's all good! I've started two businesses and they both flopped after an incredible amount of work and time.

It's just business.

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SableSlate OP t1_ixuyuz7 wrote

I'm trying to do stained glass now, which is a lot more expensive than paper gif

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lux901 t1_ixubbvj wrote

I'd buy that

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Grove-Of-Hares t1_ixuzfl5 wrote

Those are cool! My wife runs a business selling crocheted items, often with hand dyed high quality yarn from other business owners. I’ve seen firsthand how difficult it can be to make it all work.

These would be awesome at events like weddings, too. My wife made the flowers at ours.

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hootsmcboots t1_ixvefje wrote

Out of curiosity, who was the target audience of this?

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SableSlate OP t1_ixveqxx wrote

I didn't really have one. Just people who saw them and thought "I want a giant flower in my home!!"

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duglarri t1_ixvu3y4 wrote

This being Reddit, we all want to know more about the dog...

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Status-Ad1464 t1_ixuavvm wrote

u have a great figure ... jeans compliment you

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SableSlate OP t1_ixuylmm wrote

Ya it's a nice compliment but the wrong place for that. I'm clearly showing off a piece of artwork I created, not my body. My body and dog are just there for size reference.

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