Paper Flowers

[SportyGirly125]

I never imagined that I was going to get a huge response like I did as soon as @CC3616 unboxed her Galentine's gifts yesterday.  I thought okay they know I like crafting because I posted a pic from my son's first birthday party.  The amount of responses with nothing but kind and sweet words definitely brought tears to my eyes.  I was overwhelmed with the love and feedback I was getting on just doing something I truly loved.  Making gifts.  I never thought that someone besides a close family member and friends would have a bouquet now. 

As soon as @Mcakes posted about the Galentine gift exchange I was hesitant about signing up but in the end I am so glad I did.  I knew from the moment I decided to sign up that a paper bouquet is what I wanted my Galentine to have and that I would make it in her favorite colors.

Here are other bouquets I have made in the past:For my Mom for Mother's Day

[SportyGirly125]

Newest arrangement for someone special

How it starts

Laying it all out

Finished and off to a new home

[peculiarzmakeup]

@SportyGirly125 These are absolutely stunning and so creative, amazing work 🌻

[SportyGirly125]

@peculiarzmakeup @Thank you ☺️

[ChristalM]

@SportyGirly125 Spectacular! seriously amazing I am in awe!

[SportyGirly125]

@ChristalM @Thank You ☺️

[Mellmars1185]

@SportyGirly125 Beautiful bouquet 💐. I am sure these will bring a smile to the recipient.

[SportyGirly125]

@Mellmars1185 @Thank You. They got the gift and loved it 😊 

[lmaster]

@SportyGirly125 this is the most brilliant way to send someone flowers that last forever!! They truly are gorgeous 

[SportyGirly125]

@lmaster @Thank You ☺️

[ChristalM]

@SportyGirly125 WOW that is truly incredible and amazing! Beautiful. You are very talented and your receivers are very lucky 🙂

[SportyGirly125]

@ChristalM Awww Thank You so much for your kind words ☺️

[Skunk12puzzola]

@SportyGirly125 Another nice thing about these creations is that, normally flowers don't last long....and you have to throw in the bin a nice present from someone in a few days....these ones will last forever, if you keep them in a clean space (without dust) and repaired from the sun (maybe the colors can change with time).....so, it's a brilliant idea, and it takes a lot of work to do them 💐🤩

[SportyGirly125]

@Skunk12puzzola yes agree. The ones I made almost 8 years ago still have not changed in color and look great. 

[Skunk12puzzola]

@SportyGirly125 it's because you are taking good care of them....I imagine that your flowers are still great after years, I was assuming that maybe the sun can change the colors, but you just confirm me that it's not the case 😊

[SportyGirly125]

@Skunk12puzzola I never put them near the window so I think that’s why. 

[Emy10]

@SportyGirly125  i need to ask, how do you cut the flowers so perfectly?? Do you have paper "models" (not the right word but i cant remember the right one) ??

Also, i imagine it might take Alot of time to finish even a small/medium size bouquet!! 

You have alot of talent!! 😊😊😊

[SportyGirly125]

@Emy10 Thank you so much.  Yes it takes a lot of time to make one.  I timed myself in January and can make 4 within 30 minutes if I don't mess up.  I have a paper cutter for them but I know others use a Cricut which I don't have.

[eshoe]

@SportyGirly125 you are so talented, in many, many ways. These flowers are just a sliver of the beauty you exude! Your acts of kindness in creating these intricate and gorgeous bouquets is so graciously appreciated. What a wonderful gift, @CC3616. Now I have to book it on over to the Galentine’s thread to check it out🤩 I know it will be stunning, you have never given anything less than your absolute best, SportyGirly125😘💐

[SportyGirly125]

@eshoe Awww thank you so much for your kind words. I’m glad you have your own bouquet now. 😘🤗

[eshoe]

Me too, @SportyGirly125! I don’t think you have any idea how special of a gift this was to me. Or maybe you do. You probably do. It is kind of just the perfect gift from a friend.