I’m Deaney Bautista, founder and designer of Deaney Weaney Blooms. I’ve been creating professionally since 2017, specializing in large-scale paper and organza flowers, digital templates, and immersive floral installations. I first started making paper flowers for my own wedding in 2016 — hard to believe it’s been a decade since. With a background in Industrial Design and exhibit marketing, I blend art and strategy to create statement florals and digital tools that don’t just look beautiful — they empower other makers to turn their creativity into confidence, income, and opportunity.

My ultimate favorite: Surebonder Cordless/Corded High-Temperature Mini Hot Glue Gun with Fine Tip. And I only use Surebonder's mini hot glue sticks for my crafts.

I’m inspired by transformation — how something as simple as paper can become a six-foot flower or a meaningful backdrop for someone’s milestone. I’m also inspired by the women in my community who want to create beauty and income from home. What I love most is the building phase — turning an idea into something tangible and larger than life. The hardest part is the in-between: refining, testing, and pushing through when the vision in my head doesn’t immediately match what’s in my hands. But that tension is usually where the best designs come from.

I really admire my friend Jhomarie of Bloomingdale Collections PH. I might take a little credit for introducing or influencing her in this craft, but everything she’s built since then is entirely her own hard work. Her growth, consistency, and the quality of what she creates are all a reflection of her dedication. It’s been inspiring to watch her develop her own style and turn her creativity into something truly successful.

I manage creative burnout by reminding myself it’s part of the process — not a failure, especially while balancing motherhood and business. When I feel drained, I stop forcing ideas. I take in inspiration without pressure, revisit older projects, experiment small, or step away completely. Sometimes I switch to admin tasks instead of pushing creativity. Most importantly, I allow myself to rest. When I give inspiration space, it usually comes back on its own.

I haven’t had a major project failure (thankfully), but I’ve definitely felt like a failure when I hear “no” — whether from a proposal or partnership. Over time, I realized a “no” isn’t failure; it’s part of growth. The more I put myself out there, the closer I get to a “yes.” Rejection has taught me resilience, detachment, and the value of consistently showing up.

Start before you feel ready. Don’t wait for perfect tools or perfect timing. Use what you have and begin, even if it’s messy. Your first projects won’t be great — that’s normal. You get better by doing. Stay consistent, not perfect. We all start somewhere.

As a new mom to an infant, I’m quietly restructuring my business. The past few years of in-person projects, rentals, and commissions were exciting, but they’re not sustainable for this season of life with a growing family. I’m slowly returning to my roots — focusing on digital products and tutorials, and improving them in a big way. Long term, my dream is to publish a book. That’s the bigger goal down the pipeline — eventually proposing to a publisher and turning everything I’ve learned into something lasting.