Paper has a general "Flash point" of 451?F. Hence the famous book, "Farenheit 451".
However I think what Chachi is concerned with is the proximity of the 'paper' to an 'open flame' which greatly increases the likelihood of the paper bursting into flame rather than slowly heating up and 'scorching'.
I think that a candle flame which is not affected by drafts or air currents, a la room drafts from A/C or Heating, ceiling fans, etc. could be easily place 1 1/2" from the flame and be relatively safe.
Chachi...I bought a pad of "Parchment" papers from either Michaels's or Joann's with about 50 sheets of various colors that I have used with the 'tealight candle holders' and it is translucent enough to allow the battery powered candle to at least show thru. Using a votive candl holder with a tealight candle in the bottom should work as well.
~~~GB~~~