Billy Balls

Meet the flower that never takes itself too seriously—Billy Balls!

Also known as Craspedia globosa, these bright yellow spheres are native to Australia and are loved for their sculptural shape, long vase life, and almost unreal texture. They are bold, minimal, and instantly uplifting—exactly the kind of bloom that transforms a space.

In this brand new online course, I will guide you step-by-step through creating your own Billy Balls from paper—perfect for bouquets or statement pieces that need a pop of texture and color.

Here is a behind-the-scenes reality check: in my latest large-scale commission, my team and I cut nearly half a kilometre of fringe to bring these flowers to life.

Half a kilometre.

The good news? You will not have to do that.

However, you will learn the exact techniques, shortcuts, and hand-saving tricks I use to make the process efficient (and actually enjoyable). These are the details that make the difference between frustration and flow.

Inside the course, you will learn:

- How to create perfectly dense, even spheres with subtle textural elements which add to their realism

- My method for cutting and handling fringe efficiently

- A method to create botanical details that can be applied to other similar flowers

- Finishing details that elevate your work to a professional level

If you have taken my previous courses, you already know how much care goes into each one. This is no exception.

Total Course Instruction Time: TBD

Catherine designs and creates beautiful paper flowers for magazine editorials, the fashion industry, and special events. Her flowers are sought after when realistic, artisan quality flowers are needed to create special installations both on camera and in person. Her work has been featured in Canadian bridal magazines and on Canada's #1 morning show, Cityline.

Join Catherine as she shares her techniques and tools to assist you in creating stunning paper flowers at home. Her easy to follow video instructions guide you through the entire paper flower making process, from paper to completed flower.

"Learn how to express your love of flowers through their reproduction in paper. Your completed pieces will honour the spirit and joy that flowers embody, one petal at a time"