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

[blackkitty2014]

@SportyGirly125, how do i start doing simple ones?  These are gorgeous!!! When my college roomie was getting married, she had a paper bouquet too and i always think it is absolutely beautiful

[SportyGirly125]

@blackkitty2014 Thank you!

[SportyGirly125]

@blackkitty2014 I watched YouTube videos to get ideas. All you need to get is a bone folder, construction paper, a hole punch in a flower design, scissors and a glue gun.  It is a lot of trial and error. 

[blackkitty2014]

Thx you @SportyGirly125.  I'll looking into it.  Not sure i have time to get it going but i always want to learn how. 😉 It'll be a nice hobby 😉

[SportyGirly125]

@blackkitty2014 It’s a great stress reliever for me and fun. 

[greeneyedgirl107]

@SportyGirly125 Stunning!  These are so beautiful, and so intricate.  You are very talented!

[SportyGirly125]

@greeneyedgirl107 Thank you!

[sister13]

I love your paper flower bouquets! They’re so colorful and lovely! @SportyGirly125 💗💕💗

For my wedding, I made a bunch of paper flowers for our ceremony backdrop  and we made some smaller coffee filter flowers and spray painted them gold and scattered around the venue. It turned out better than I could have expected! Mine were very roughly done, no so nice individually, but collectively, I loved how they turned out! 

[imlostagain]

@sister13 So pretty! I would rather do this than have real flowers, especially since they dry and crumble up! Also, that is a beautiful dress!

[Indy701]

@sister13 Those are lovely!  They are a great idea as you can keep them forever. 

[keana1]

Everything is so beautiful @sister13 ! 💕 

[sister13]

Thanks @keana1, it was a fun day! ❤️❤️❤️

[ZombieMetroAnt]

Oh my goodness gracious @sister13   I absolutely LOVE this and your wedding dress is so gorgeous!   

[sister13]

Aww thanks Z! It’s actually a corset top and skirt, I loved it too! @ZombieMetroAnt 💕💗💕

[prettyinpa]

Very pretty, @sister13!  I love that you had the time to make flowers while getting ready for the wedding, that's dedication!

[sister13]

Haha, I barely had time, and I enlisted my “village” -I have some very dear friends who love me! 💗💗💗 @prettyinpa

[SportyGirly125]

@sister13 They look amazing!!!!  I made some for my wedding banquet too!!!

[sister13]

Thanks @SportyGirly125! I envisioned making millions of them, but I totally ran out of time, lol! 😂😂

[SportyGirly125]

@sister13 I totally know what you mean. 

[faeriegirl]

They look great @sister13!

[sister13]

Thanks @faeriegirl!