When I was a little girl I was always finding tiny things and putting them in my pocket. Even at a young age I was very creative with my findings and I had a great imagination. I remember taking wing nuts from my father's tool room and gluing them to the heads of my Little People toys - they looked like Mickey Mouse ears.

As I got older I developed a desire to share and sell my creations. I tried my hand at everything including cloth dolls, customized pens, dried flower arrangements, wood carving and mosaics. For several years, I successfully designed and sold greeting cards through an excellent wholesaler to specialty stores like Neiman Marcus, Papyrus and others.

Of all my creations, I have come to favor anything made of paper. Keeping a journal on hand at all times keeps designs fresh and unique by sketching my next planned paper project.

I sell my creations through craft shows and online through two shops on Etsy. At
M Ann M Creations, you will find works including paper art dolls, paper mache hot air balloons, jack in the boxes and other playful decorative folk art - all made of paper. These pieces are one-of-a-kind. At my Watermelon Party shop you will find paper party gifts and decor including cupcake toppers, cupcake carousels and my very popular (and super fun to make!) Surprise Balls.

I welcome custom orders to keep up with the challenge of creativity. I truly enjoy making my art and I hope to share it with anyone who is looking for something unique, innovative and fun.

~ Melanie Ann Mercado