Hello everybody! I’ve been so busy over the last 6 months. Many changes to the shop. I’ll be writing more about that in detail over the next week. In the meantime, here are some highlights:
- The demand for hand-cut work finally surpassed my physical abilities. After much travel and research into our options, we invested in a laser cutter to help expand production. This change is HUGE.
- We are now a team of three. For more info about ¡Ay Mujer! and to see photos of our studio, you can visit our beautiful About page over on Etsy.
- At last, I can accommodate larger orders in a reasonable turnaround time. Hello event planners and brides with big ideas! Call me, girl!
Other highlights:
- I joined Twitter… I know. How late am I to the party? Anyway, if you feel so inclined, follow me. I’ll post works-in-progess photos, new designs and the occasional Sample Sale. @aymujershop
- My Los Novios banners are in the new October issue of Brides magazine!
- I’m pretty excited because now I have time to work on new designs. I can’t tell you how good it feels to be able to grab a pencil and get to drawin’.
One thing I’ve always wanted to do is sell framed original paper cuts. I’ll leave you now with a look at the first of these, available in the shop:
“May You Have Good Health and Happiness All of Your Life!”
Framed original papercut papel picado flag.
Ay Mujer! art & papel picado designed by Yreina Flores Ortiz for life's beautiful ceremonies: weddings, anniversaries, new baby celebrations, Dia de Los Muertos... Commission original papel picado! 
Finally! I’ve been waiting for your return! Hurray! We’re going up to Indio next month, and I really, really, really would loooove to see you at your studio! I’ll send you an email with more details. Welcome back… Your geocache is still in place, waiting for you to come find it. : ) -D. LP