San Diego, California, United States
HANDMADE PAPER FLOWERS HOME DECOR - WEDDING - EVENTS - CUSTOM GIFTS
Special occasion handcrafted origami keepsakes, DIY kits & team-building events, unique gifts to impress your clients.
Thank you so much for this beautiful piece of art. My wife loved it for our 1st anniversary present. We're looking forward to finding a vase to put it in and display it for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend them.
Dan Smeiska
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*pictured: Tory & Nick's wedding favors
MY STORY
Hi, I’m Mel.
Retired architect, mother of two girls, supervisor of two cats, and avid crafter.
Crafting has always been a therapeutic outlet for me, and as an architect, the shapes and folds of origami are infinitely intriguing. Constructing something new and beautiful from a single sheet of paper is a true architectural dream.
I’m fond of creating color pallets for my flowers that don’t necessarily match what you’d find in the natural world because I believe art and making are rooted in exploration and expression. But if you crave a traditional array of colors, I’m thrilled to make those for you, too. Your happiness and vision are my top priorities! To me, it’s not about racing to finish an order and move on to the next, it’s about infusing love and care into each piece I make.
A gift of live flowers is fleeting, but a Bee Mello origami flower is a lasting keepsake. The time and dedication that goes into a handmade gift make it special. Bouquets and wall art take many hours and a lot of love to craft, and I think that says ‘thank you’ or ‘I love you’ better than real flowers ever could.
If you have an idea or project in mind and require a helping hand to bring it to life, please don’t hesitate to reach out! I enjoy collaborating with clients and aiding in their vision.
The Origins of Bee Mello ❤
I moved to the US from Brazil in 2000, and began volunteering at my daughters’ school making collages, party decorations, flower arrangements, and even a few theater backdrops and costumes!
I started folding origami flowers to give to friends for birthdays, holidays, and just because. One day, as I was getting ready for a fundraiser for my daughter’s dance competition, an office aide suggested I make an online shop and sell my flowers online to raise the money. And so I did.
Now that my girls are older, a portion of the profits of Bee Mello Flowers go directly to local hospitals and retirement homes. I know I’ve been blessed in my life, so I want to give back where I can.
When I'm not working on my Origami Flower shop, you’ll find me playing with my cats, watching a movie with my husband, relishing a sunset with my family, or walking the neighbor's dogs!
Custom Requests of personal Keepsakes - Client stories
25th Wedding Anniversary bouquet
25th Wedding Anniversary bouquet
25th Wedding Anniversary bouquet
"I asked Mel to create an anniversary bouquet using my bridal bouquet as inspiration. She was awesome to work with and... what a beautiful keepsake she created! Now we have a lovely reminder of our anniversary that we can enjoy everyday!
Thinking of you
25th Wedding Anniversary bouquet
25th Wedding Anniversary bouquet
"Her favorite flowers are Peonies & Daisies.
Can you make her a bouquet in her favorite colors: red, white and purple?
I want to brighten her day, and have her think of me everyday when looking at them!
Sympathy Flowers
25th Wedding Anniversary bouquet
Mother's Day flowers
"Dear Mel, I really appreciate you and the time it takes to assemble a bouquet like this.
Thinking of my friend during the difficult time of loosing a loved one, and hoping to share some love comfort."
Mother's Day flowers
Wedding Tag - place holder
Mother's Day flowers
"These are without a doubt my favorite flowers"
This was a custom Rose bouquet sent to a very special mother for Mother's day.
Made of Jordi Adel, Yagi Yara & Mori roses.
Wedding Tag - place holder
Wedding Tag - place holder
Wedding Tag - place holder
How fun and original it was to create over 100 Origami heart name tags for a wedding in Paris!
The wedding theme was inspired by Japanese culture and décor, and delicate origamis were displayed throughout.
Each guest received an origami favor to take home.
Wedding Boutonnières
Wedding Tag - place holder
Wedding Tag - place holder
The bride's grandpa wrote a love book... she asked me to create 24 Boutonnieres with the pages of his book to gift to her family members to wear on her wedding ceremony, then keep as a special keepsake.
These matched the flowers I created for her Wedding bouquet.
Direct links to our Etsy shop...
Origami Wreaths
Anniversary Bouquets
Anniversary Bouquets
Front door or indoor wreaths, in a variety of colors, sizes and styles.
$88 - $155 + tax , S/H
Anniversary Bouquets
Anniversary Bouquets
Anniversary Bouquets
A Dozen paper Roses, everlasting yet eco-friendly.
In the colors of your choice.
$88 - $188 + tax, S/H
Daisies Bunch
Anniversary Bouquets
Origami Single Roses
A favorite of so many, these delicate and cute daisies with intricate details always surprise!
$88 + tax, S/H
Origami Single Roses
Custom print Origami Rose
Origami Single Roses
The rose is a universal symbol of love, a timeless gift for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and simply to say ‘I love you’.
Crafted with premium art paper in the color of your choice.
Paper, assembly, and composition designed by Bee Mello (variation of a Jordi Adel's rose)
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:
8" tall
rosebud - 1.75 "in diameter
stem - 6" long
with the leaf - 3" wide
WRAPPING:
Each rose comes wrapped, ready to be gifted
~$21 (+S/H) to $26 + tax
Custom print Origami Rose
Custom print Origami Rose
Custom print Origami Rose
This custom origami rose is crafted with premium ivory paper printed with your vows, names, wedding date, or custom text.
Romantic keepsake paper gift for first wedding anniversary.
SELECT:
~ Paper with the words I love you in 5 languages
(pictured) or
~ Custom paper printed with your vows...
~ with added matching card & heart
DIMENSIONS:
Same as Origami Single Roses
(8" x 1.75")
WRAPPING:
Each rose comes wrapped, ready to be gifted
$25 (+S/H) to $38 + tax
Create your Posy of Roses
Custom print Origami Rose
Custom print Origami Rose
All the colors of the rainbow!
Order one or a bunch in the colors of your choice, to create your own colorful arrangement of everlasting roses!
These are custom made for you, so if you can't select the right # of roses for your order, send us a message and we'll adjust the number available for purchase.
DIMENSIONS:
Same as Origami Single Roses
(8" x 1.75")
WRAPPING:
Ready to be gifted, as single or as a bouquet, according to your order.
starts at $21 + tax, S/H
DIY Origami Flower Kits
Sponsor a rose to a Cancer Patient
DIY Origami Flower Kits
Learn how to make easy Origami flowers with this beginner's Origami kit for kids or adults.
Do it yourself, or Do it together, also perfect for Corporate Bonding Team events.
INCLUDES:
- 36 paper squares colored on both sides
- (for 10 flowers, calyxes & centers)
- (and some for practice)
- 1 pre-folded flower & center as a model example
- Origami folding diagram
- 10 Stems (Eco-friendly Bamboo or Wires)
- Instructions & Tutorial for assembly
SELECT BETWEEN:
Yellow + Orange centers + Olive green
Red + Yellow centers + Dark green
Rainbow + White centers + Dark green
Custom Kit (you choose the colors)
$20 - $25 + tax , S/H
DIY Heart-Card Kits
Sponsor a rose to a Cancer Patient
DIY Origami Flower Kits
his is an origami kit for the beginner level, a craft activity for adults and teens, where you will learn how to make a versatile Origami heart to fill your cards with love!
This kit makes 3 cards.
INCLUDES:
- Three 4x6 folded blank cards in smooth ivory cardstock
- 3 Handmade Kraft Envelope
- 21 precut paper squares sized 3”x3” or 2.5"x2.5" colored on both sides.
- 6 Extra practice precut paper squares
- Traditional Origami Heart Diagram
- 1 pre-folded sample origami heart
- Link to a tutorial video.
SELECT BETWEEN:
Rainbow Hearts
Custom combo colored Hearts
or Single Colored Hearts
$17 + tax, S/H
Sponsor a rose to a Cancer Patient
Sponsor a rose to a Cancer Patient
Sponsor a rose to a Cancer Patient
Bee Mello started with the idea to donate everlasting roses at retirement homes and to cancer patients.
We've been donating them ever since, at hospitals & retirement homes, or randomly to strangers around town.
Often asked by clients and friends if they could help the cause, we decided to create a Sponsorship program with that in mind.
Click in the link below to make a donation and sponsor one (or multiple) rose(s) in your name or in honor of a friend / family member to a cancer patient.
Roses are donated locally in San Diego at Cancer treatment centers, and we'll share a photo on our social media when a donation is done in your name.
I've seen up-close how much these patients appreciate the love and support from a stranger at this difficult time of their fight.
Thank you!
Origami Heart Fortunes - 5 to 500!
Origami Heart Fortunes - 5 to 500!
Sponsor a rose to a Cancer Patient
5 in a custom love card or X00 Party-Favors as Wedding Reception Name place tags!
$15 - $555 + tax, S/H
Vintage Musical Notes Rose
Origami Heart Fortunes - 5 to 500!
Vintage Musical Notes Rose
Original gift for a music lover!
$30 - $33 + tax, S/H
Add a Custom Card
Origami Heart Fortunes - 5 to 500!
Vintage Musical Notes Rose
Sold as single or packs of 5 & 4
Stamped with custom messages
$7 - $31 + tax, S/H