From Forever Flowers
I started painting flowers simply because I enjoyed it. They’re nice, simple shapes, and they brighten up any space.
The process is quiet and repetitive in the best way — sanding, painting, layering colour, letting things dry, then coming back again. There’s no rush. Each flower takes the time it needs.
Forever Flowers are made from a new supply of PVC that would otherwise be discarded, given a second life with some extra time and care. Making something lasting from something overlooked feels important, especially in a world full of disposable things.
At first, these flowers were made as part of my events work — elements for backdrops, archways, and larger installations. They were designed to be reused, rearranged, and brought out again over time. More recently, I’ve also made Forever Flowers available to purchase through the store, for people who wanted to live with them more permanently at home.
As I shared the flowers with friends, kids, and families, something interesting kept happening. People didn’t just want to look at them — they wanted to make their own.
Kids would ask if they could paint one. Parents talked about how calming it looked, or how nice it would be to create something together that didn’t need to be finished in one sitting — something that wouldn’t break or crumple if left alone for a few days, like so many projects that start with good intentions but never quite get enjoyed.
To DIY Flower Gardens
Participation has always been at the heart of my work. Murals, interactive displays, and shared creative projects are the things I love most. That’s where the DIY Flower Garden came from.
The DIY Flower Garden invites people into the same slow, creative process — painting, layering, experimenting, and coming back later — but in a way that’s open-ended and shared. It can grow, change, and evolve over time, just like ideas do.
This work sits comfortably alongside everything else at Zero Balloons. It’s still about celebration, creativity, and connection — just expressed in a quieter, smaller, more hands-on way.
- Michelle
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