I’m Serina Elvaris, the person behind Petal Trace. I draw botanical shapes the way I’d draw them for myself, then I turn those lines into paper projects that hold up in real life: mini prints, shelf pieces, cards, and gentle decor that looks like it grew there. My process stays visible because that’s where the learning lives. You’ll see materials I actually use, time estimates that feel true, and small adjustments I make after a test run. If you like tidy steps and plant notes you can follow, you’ll feel at home here.
My story
I started Petal Trace after I spent one weekend trying to make a simple gift wrap setup that kept falling apart. I bought the wrong kind of tape, my measurements were off, and I ended up laughing at myself while I taped everything back together anyway.
A friend asked where I found the idea, and I realized I hadn’t bookmarked anything useful. So I began writing down what worked, what failed, and the little tweaks I wish someone had told me. I’ve been adding projects ever since, one test batch at a time.
What I cover
On Petal Trace, you’ll find DIY projects, small home upgrades, and paper-and-plant style ideas that I’ve actually built in my own space. I write from my process: what materials I used, what I’d do differently, and how long it took me. I’m careful with recommendations because I’m the one making them, cleaning up after them, and seeing whether they last through real use, not just a before-photo.
