Meet the Heart Behind Republica Fiesta

Karla — Founder & Creator of Smiles on Paper

When I was little, my mom once ordered ballerina tutu gift tags just for me.
They were pink, sparkly, and absolutely perfect.
I still remember how proud I felt sticking them on my presents — like every gift suddenly had a little piece of me on it. (Thanks, mom 💖)

That moment stayed with me.
It taught me that the smallest details — a ribbon, a color, a name in shiny foil — can make something ordinary feel unforgettable.

Years later, República Fiesta became my way of recreating that same feeling for others — the joy, the love, the intention behind every tiny detail.

Everything you’ll find here comes from that same place of wonder I felt as a little girl.
Each design is a reminder that happiness can live inside something as small as a tag.

✨ Always made with love, and meant to make you smile.

With love (and lots of bows),
Karla — Founder of República Fiesta