CatchingColorFlies
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
Instant Download SVG, PDF, DXF Paper Flower Templates available here in the shop! You can also find my bestseller, The Art of Giant Paper Flowers book, and our paper flower shaping mat and toolset to perfect your papercraft creations!
Follow my work!
♥ Follow my blog AbbiKirstenCollectons.com for regular updates, tutorials & FREEBIES!
♥ Facebook.com/catchingcolorflies
♥ PINTEREST: pinterest.com/AbbiKirsten
♥ And tag your photos on Instagram @abbi_kirsten_collections
All rights reserved under Catching Colorflies Incorporation & Abbi Kirsten Inc. Products are intended for personal use unless otherwise stated.
Hope you enjoy and as always I'm here to answer any questions you might have.
Best wishes,
Abbi -the owner of Catching Colorflies Designs
Creating projects that capture creativity and color!
Announcement
Instant Download SVG, PDF, DXF Paper Flower Templates available here in the shop! You can also find my bestseller, The Art of Giant Paper Flowers book, and our paper flower shaping mat and toolset to perfect your papercraft creations!
Follow my work!
♥ Follow my blog AbbiKirstenCollectons.com for regular updates, tutorials & FREEBIES!
♥ Facebook.com/catchingcolorflies
♥ PINTEREST: pinterest.com/AbbiKirsten
♥ And tag your photos on Instagram @abbi_kirsten_collections
All rights reserved under Catching Colorflies Incorporation & Abbi Kirsten Inc. Products are intended for personal use unless otherwise stated.
Hope you enjoy and as always I'm here to answer any questions you might have.
Best wishes,
Abbi -the owner of Catching Colorflies Designs
Creating projects that capture creativity and color!
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Wendy on Sep 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAs usually Abbi has the greatest svgs for flowers, I love that there is a tutorial for it. Her svgs always are great quality and will always buy more from catchingcolorflies.
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Milery on Sep 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove these templates. Making a backdrop for my niece's birthday and was overwhelmed on where to start but this file was just perfect. I'm not an expert so this was fun!
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Brittany on Sep 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThank you! I truly appreciate the online video! This is for a bulletin board at the hospital for Daisy Award in Nursing!
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Avery on Aug 30, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe files are organized so well and provide easily accessible information on anything you could think of! Loved this project and they look great on my bulletin board!
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Kriztena on Aug 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWonderful tutorial! Easy to follow, easy to use and produces beautiful flowers. Thank you so much for sharing your tutorials.
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Tania on Jun 4, 2021
4 out of 5 starsEdited: she messaged and refunded. Great customer service.
Download was corrupted file, I messaged seller and still no response the next day.
I'm very familiar with how to unzip files but there was something wrong these downloads. Even though these were some of the more expensive SVGs on Etsy, I still purchased because of a last minute project request. I had to purchase another listing to get project done. Please refund ASAP as your files are unusable. -
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Chris on Sep 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSuper easy to follow the instructions. Uploaded the files into design space without issues, and everything came out so nice! I used thicker "pearly" cardstock.
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crystal on Sep 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love love love all your SVG files. I will be buying all of them little by little. thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
Updates
About CatchingColorFlies
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The Art of Giant Paper Flowers Book. Available in the shop.
Let your creativity blossom
My name is Abbi Gillespie. You will get to know me as Abbi Kirsten around the web.
I'm a blessed wife and Mother to two toddlers. I have a heart and head full of creativity. Teaching others to DIY for their personal events is my specialty.
I started paper crafting over 7 years ago. I have now evolved into sharing my designs in DIY form for other to decorate for their own events and special occasions. I have many creative ambitions and I hope you enjoy my work! Visit our direct site. http://catchingcolorflies.com/
And blog for freebies and tutorials! https://www.abbikirstencollections.com/about
Shop members
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Abigail Gillespie
Owner
Hello all, I am the owner and creator of Catching Colorflies. I am a stay at home mom to two energetic toddlers. I love expressing my creativity. I hope you enjoy my work! Blessings, Abbi
Shop policies
Here is our most important info/policies below.
♥ All items are convenient INSTANT DOWNLOAD except for the hard copy book, The Art of Giant Paper Flowers and Paper Blooms Tool/Mat set.
♥♥♥ READ INSTRUCTIONS HERE FOR DOWNLOADING DIGITAL PRODUCTS VIA ETSY ♥♥♥
https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949?ref=help_search_result
DIGITAL REFUNDS
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♥ I strive for my customers to understand that because of the nature of a digital product being difficult to prove return we do not always offer refunds. However, we are always open to listen to our customers concerns and will weigh each order on a case to case basis. Please contact us if you have concerns. Your refund is more likely to be granted if you have NOT downloaded any of the digital items.
♥ Please understand that I will do everything I can to ensure success with your order however, I am not a tech support specialist nor am I familiar with ever computer, cutting machine or printer type.
♥ Please make sure you have supporting software and clear understanding before placing any orders.
OTHER REFUNDS
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♥ IF you purchased one of the 2 items in the shop that do ship out, our standard processing time is up to 2 business days.
♥ We do accept returns on these 2 products (book and tool set) so long as the product is in original unused condition with product packaging in tacked. You must contact me prior to a return.
♥ Book and tool set returns must be postmarked for return within 3 days of delivery for the refund to be valid. Buyers are generally responsible for return shipping cost unless other agreements have been made.
COUPONS
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Coupons MUST be applied at checkout. We cannot be expected to offer refunds if the customer does not enter the code at checkout. Current ongoing coupon is B4G1F must have at least $20 added to your cart BEFORE coupon can be applied to redeem the $5 savings.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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All flower templates are copyrighted under Abbi Kirsten and Catching Colorflies Designs and are intended for personal/non profit event use only. Seller's licenses are available for the flower designs. You can find the terms of use here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/478004581/new-updated-sellers-license-giant-paper?ref=shop_home_active_4
SVG cut files designs may be used for small business use with proper credit as stated in each of the qualifying descriptions. https://www.etsy.com/shop/CatchingColorFlies?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count§ion_id=18912607
NEVER ALLOWED
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Do not share these original graphics with others.
Do not resell any of our original designs.
Do not add other images to our designs for resale.
Do not alter our design and resell.
Do not take our photos off Etsy and use for your own products.
Per favor
No compartir estos gráficos
No revender nuestros gráficos originales
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Sometimes our emails get filtered by spam blocker. If you do not receive your download just contact me through convo and we will send it you ASAP.
If you are unhappy with a purchase please message me and I will do my best to help you.
Payment
Shipping
Additional policies and FAQs
- Q: Do I need special software to open an SVG file?
- A: Yes. If you are planning to use the SVG with a cutting machine you will need to make sure your machine is compatible with using SVGs. Often a third party program will be required to make the job easier (we recommend Sure Cuts A lot or Make it Cut)
- Q: What if I want to open the SVG and use it for another purpose?
- A: If you merely wish to open the SVG file and need a recommended program to do so, I suggest using Inkscape which is available for free download.
Q: Can I download the files to my Tablet, Smart Phone, iPad or iPhone?
A: No, A computer is required to download and cut.
Q: How do I open the .zip file I downloaded?
A: Zip files are compressed files that contain the contents of what you order. The reason they are compressed it so your download is faster. Most computers have built in decompression software but if you are having trouble extracting, I suggest using a free extractor. Windows users can go to www.7-zip.org and download a FREE extractor. Mac users can go to www.izip.com and download a FREE extractor.
Q: Are these collections compatible with "Print and Cut"?
If you have purchased a zip file that says it contains a PNG image then yes you can use the Print & Cut method. (at this time I do not offer jpeg files)
Q: Can I resell the flowers I make using your flower templates?
A: I kindly ask that you please only keep the flower designs as personal/non profit event use only. I have spent 5 years designing these and building my business. Designs are all copyrighted. Please to do not violate these copyrights and if you know of someone who has please report them to me through a message.
Catching Colorflies reserves the right to modify the Terms of Use at any time.
NON-PROFIT/PERSONAL USE
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You can use our graphics on personal or non-profit projects without credit as long as NO MONEY is made on your behave from our images.
If you share your personal/non-profit project on your personal/non-profit site, blog or social media all Catching Colorflies materials must be uneditable and unextractable. Please give graphic credit to Catching Colorflies including a url that links back to CatchingColorflies.etsy.com within the description and on the same page as the item.
COMMERCIAL USE *CREDIT REQUIRED* (DOES NOT APPLY TO PAPER FLOWER TEMPLATES)
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Our artwork packs come with small commercial use however to use images commercially we require graphic credit be given to Catching Colorflies including a url that links us CatchingColorflies.etsy.com . The link should be placed on the same page as the product that is being sold or displayed.
COMMERCIAL USE- Royalty FREE
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If you want to use our artwork commercially and simply do not wish to put our name or link anywhere then you have the option to purchase our Royalty FREE - NO credit license. The Royalty FREE license gives you the right to use our products, but you do not have to reference us with credit.
There is an extra fee for this license. Please contact me if you would like to purchase the license.
MASS PRODUCTION
The commercial use Royalty FREE license is NOT a mass production license, it allows for up to a maximum of 1000 copies sold, for quantities exceeding 1000 you need a MASS PRODUCTION license, please contact me for more info.
NEVER ALLOWED-
You cannot sell to a third party.
You cannot sell or claim our designs as your own.
You cannot sell, trade, swap any images in our shop.
You cannot share our graphic files for free even if it is personal use.
All Catching Colorflies Designs are copyrighted and cannot be claimed as your own.
Please contact me if you would like to report a violation of our Terms of Use.
Other info for opening your images-
Please make sure that you have unzipped or extracted the files from the .ZIP folder the files come in before trying to use them in your program or software. The files will not open in any program until they have been extracted from the compressed .ZIP file.
You will need an extraction program to unzip or open your files. There are many different programs available, we recommend WinZip (for PC users) or StuffIt Expander (for Mac users). If you are on a iphone or ipad you will need a free third party app to open .zip documents such as Winzip or izip.
If your download appears to be empty or damaged it may mean that your purchase probably didn’t download properly. Delete the .zip file from your computer, empty temporary files and recycling bin and then try downloading again. Contact me if you still have issues.
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Frequently asked questions
Sizing for Giant Flowers
♥ So the way my flower sizing works is to subtract the use of the XL petal to downsize to a large.
Likewise, you can subtract the XL and large petal to downsize to a medium and so forth with a small.
You can still create 3 or 4 layers to keep the flower full, but only use 2 or 3 of the smaller petal sizes instead of all 5 for an
♥ You can always enlarge petals using the PNG image in any basic program or the SVG in any supporting program or cutting machine software.
Keep in mind that the petals have to remain small enough to cut out on 8.5x11 or 12x12 card stock.
♥ Smaller bouquet size flower templates measure around 3-4 inches. Each listing contains more specific to that flower.
What paper and how much do I use?
♥ I use 65lb weighted card stock.
You can find a variety of options at craft stores.
♥ All templates are designed to be able to print on any home printer or can be emailed to your local printer if you do not have a home printer.
Sheets of paper per flower?
♥ It may vary slightly for everyone but you will use about 16-17 sheets of 8.5 x 11 cardstock for an XL flower.
About 10-11 sheets when downsizing to a large flower and about 5-6 when you downsize to a medium.
Exceptions to this may be the rose designs which may require more paper. Ella rose requires up to 22-24 sheets of 8.5 x11 for an XL flower. If you have further questions please contact prior to purchase.
Refunds & Customer Service
I am always here to help my customer however I am able.
♥ Please understand that I will do everything I can to ensure success with your order however, I am not a tech support specialist nor am I familiar with ever computer or printer type.
♥ Please make sure you have supporting software and clear understanding before placing any orders.
♥ Above all PLEASE do not leave a negative review without consulting me and giving a chance to help you!
I can't be held responsible if you do not send me a message and allow me to help.
Thanks! :)
Flower Instructions
♥ I have designed these flowers around a universal building method that can applied to all the giant flowers in the shop.
♥ The PDF instructions are included with all giant flowers.
There are also SEVERAL SPECIFIC VIDEOS on my Youtube channel for many of the giant paper flowers and centers. Any flower that does not have a specific video can be easily build using the universal PDF method.
♥ And if you have purchased a small bouquet size flower I always have a specific video on my channel provided for those.
♥ You can access my Youtube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/abigailgillespiepapertopetal
If you have any concerns about this please feel free to message me.
Do I need special software to open an SVG file?
♥ Yes. If you are planning to use the SVG with a cutting machine you will need to make sure your machine is compatible with using SVGs. Cricut design space is compatible with SVGs as well as Silhouette designers studio.
♥ If you are using silhouette studio please use the PNG image or contact me to acquire a dxf file (I do not included dxf with the original downloads simply because it's a lot of files and overwhelming to some of my customers. I am happy to provide upon request.
♥ Often a third party program will be required to make the job easier ( I recommend Sure Cuts A lot or Make it Cut)
PDF vs. Cutting Machine Sizes
♥ All templates in my shop measure the same whether using a machine or the PDF.
♥ Anything I cut on my machine is scaled to the same size on an 8.5x11 page just like the PDF for hand cutting.
♥ If you are using a cutting machine the petal will not scale in to the same size as I saved them because Cricut/Silhouette can read the files at the larger scale (this may not happen for everyone).
♥ If you need a petal layout guide for a cutting machine you can follow these 2 videos.
General petal layout guide:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBjyBKMlQMg
Rose layout guide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFrgVK7u0KQ&t=31s
WHERE IS MY ORDER?
♥Your zip files can be found right after payment clears. Etsy will send an email with a receipt that can take you to your files.
You can also find your files for download anytime under your Etsy account> purchases.
♥♥ Please download on a computer and not a phone. If you need help un-zipping the files please simply contact me and let me know which file type you prefer (PDF or SVG) and I will email them.
♥♥♥ READ FULL HOW TO FOR DIGITAL PRODUCTS VIA ETSY HERE♥♥♥
HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS ON DOWNLOADING
https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949?ref=help_search_result
Paper Dresses
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR PAPER DRESSES
1. If you are hand cutting and want your bodice to be as large as shown in the tutorial video you will need to send the PDFs to a printer and use the included “ledger size” PDF. Make sure to buy 12 x 12 inch cardstock in this case.
2. You can print at home and use the 8.5 x 11 bodice. In this case the dress will be about 50% smaller.
3. The bottom skirt is made using any one of my giant flower designs. The choice is up to each person. No matter which flower template you choose the same steps can be applied to build the dress.
4. Embellishments are also totally up to the maker. Rhinestones, ribbon, smaller paper flower designs, etc.. all make great decorations.
5. Check out our blog post on the dress as well.
IMPORTANT: RESIZING PETALS FOR MACHINES
Cutting software does not read the files as I save them.
PLEASE KINDLY understand this is beyond my control since I do not own Cricut or Silhouette.
I have created ease of use though for this issue.
If you look inside the zip downloads included you will see a Tips for Cutting Machines PDF that will help with this.
The exact petal measurements can be found in the specific flower's Youtube video.
This only takes a couple moments to plug in the sizes and then you can save your project so you don't have to repeat the process.
Some customers may not be happy with this but like I said I cannot control the software. Plugging in the dimensions literally takes less than 5 minutes.
Please kindly contact if you have further questions.