Paper Wishing Stars
Gemma, the owner of Paper Wishing Stars, was always told in her 10 year Naval Career she was "too fluffy", so on leaving the service she decided she would embrace the fluffiness.
Surrounded by thousands of handmade origami stars whilst self-isolating from Covid and continuing to make more than the house would ever fit. The stars were gently squeezed into jars and made into bunting so people could have their own jars and displays of love, happiness and well wishes. Something that was very needed in those dark times.
Paper Wishing Stars has evolved over the last 4 years into a small business creating and making items to bring some humour and brightness into peoples lives. Gemma frequently sells at markets, indoors and outdoors, you'll always be able to find her under her star bunting and surrounded by star wall hangers with a tub of dog treats for those 4 legged pals. She also is in the process of setting up her own website with the aim to appeal to a wider audience.
The plans for the future are to try and break into the wedding market. Wouldn't it just be beautiful to get married and celebrate under and surrounded by hundreds of stars!? However, with a small human at home, she's currently happy at markets meeting lots of new people, selling her stars, spreading some joy and making custom orders.
Dates and locations of upcoming markets all can be found on her social media.