The Svenskt Tenn-approved artist delivers a masterclass in the simple art of DIY flower arrangements to adorn your home this holiday season
In her own words, 52-year-old Swedish artist Sofia Vusir Jansson has “worked with my hands and with creative stuff all my life”. Yet her foray into paper flowers was somewhat unanticipated. Having started as a hairdresser, the artist later pivoted to photography. In 2015, she was booked for a shoot requiring a large flower. Being a crafty person, Vusir Jansson decided to make it herself. “I made that flower from tissue paper and got some inspiration from my garden,” she says. To her surprise, the floral creation quickly garnered attention and soon requests for more paper flowers came rolling in.
in 2020, Vusir Jansson received the biggest request so far: the iconic Swedish design house Svenskt Tenn commissioned her to produce paper flower Christmas tree ornaments. Unbeknownst to many, self-made paper flowers are the oldest festive tree decorations in Sweden, and via Vusir Jansson’s work, Svenskt Tenn brought back a cherished holiday tradition.
Here, the artist gives us an exclusive tutorial in how to create your very own paper floral decorations that will last for years to come. Hit play below for the step-by-step instructions and scroll on to save and print the template.
