you don’t bring me flowers anymore

Posted on | February 12, 2010 | 15 Comments

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The last time my hubby gave me flowers on Valentine’s Day was four years ago. It was delievered by mail. Urmm… we live together so don’t know why he didn’t bring it in person, heehee. I was very surprised as I never received flowers by mail before.

It was tulips. His mother’s favorite flower, not mine. What was he thinking! Ugh! Heehee.

And I thought he was being cheap for not getting me the roses. He said the tulips costed as much. So I got mad that he spent too much money on the flowers that will wither. No wonder he doesn’t bring me flowers anymore. Hehe.

I was planning on making these flowers for a while, and finally was motivated to make it after seeing Sassafras’ challenge to create something for someone you love.

I love my kids the most, but if I didn’t love my husband first, they would not be here. So here it is… Fake flowers for the love of my life! =)

PAPERS: Sunshine Lollipops and Hog Heaven from Sassafras;
BRAD: Dainty Dots from Sassafras;
FLOWER POT TEMPLATE: Tapered Box by Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs

Flowers were made almost the same way as the “snow flowers” I made last year. Except I used a smaller scallop circle punch. I was going to use a plain circle punch, but I was inspired by Sinead’s Uptown Citrus Flowers.
Little blue dot is where I made a hole to put the wire through.

Roll it tight starting from the outside.

Then squash it down. It’ll give the flower some distressed look.

Then, pull the center part up. Looks like a little cobra. =)

Make some stamen using beads and flower wires.

Insert the wire through the flower. Remember the blue dot?

Put a little dab of glue on the bottom/center of the flower.

Wrap it around the wire.

I used bamboo skewer and wrapped the wires around.

Wouldn’t this look nice as a table centerpiece? =)

I made it for my husband but since he doesn’t bring me flowers anymore, I’m going to keep it. Heehee.

Thank you!

Category: 3-D, How to Make, Hybrid
Tags: Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs > sassafras

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15 Responses to “you don’t bring me flowers anymore”

wendyp
February 12th, 2010 @ 7:45 AM

These are gorgeous!!! I just making paper flowers the other day…fun!!!

DH surprised me with a flower delivery about 6 valentines ago. It was potted mini roses and I had a fit when I found out how much he spent. Especially since I was sure I was going to end up killing the flowers like most of my plants. I don’t think he’s given me flowers since. He sticks with paper, stamps and chocolate now! LOL!!!!
Stephanie J
February 12th, 2010 @ 10:45 AM

You are too funny! The only time Scotty gave me flowers was for my birthday last year – I was working that day, and he was out at the farm (1.5 hours away) & couldn’t be bothered to come in & see me – and boy, was I mad. Since I wasn’t answering his calls, he wound up sending me a huge bouquet of stargazer lillies… and then I figured out about 3 days later that I was pregnant with our Lily… (and I’m blaming that for the over-emotional-through-the-roof-angry that I was about him not being around for my bday! LOL!) Oh, and about the book – of course I made it! I’m glad you like it!!!!
Corinne
February 12th, 2010 @ 12:23 PM

Buwahahahahah!! You always have me laughing out loud!! Your hubby…what was he thinking?!!! Har har! But your flowers are beautiful! Someday, I’ll get to make some paper blooms! I love the details and dimensions!! You’re right, it would make a great centerpiece! He better like it!!!!
mina
February 12th, 2010 @ 5:38 PM

Sunghee, your ideas and talent kill me girl! Way to go, these are gorgeous. I think my little girls would like to try these!

And fresh flowers for valentines? What’s that? lol. Though I’d rather have the same amount in scrabooking supplies instead.

Hope he surprises you! x
Kelleigh @ Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs
February 12th, 2010 @ 7:24 PM

I love these!! I totally need to try this, huh? So very pretty!!

My hubby bought me roses last Valentines Day. I was so irritated that he spent the money!! LOL! I’d much rather go out to a nice dinner or buy an upgrade on my software with the money. Hee, hee!
Diana
February 12th, 2010 @ 9:21 PM

you kill me my friend!! these flowers are gorgeous and the tutorial too BUT the story just sooooooooo funny!! they will look awesome as a centerpiece! you did an amazing job!
tiffany
February 12th, 2010 @ 9:55 PM

How very cute is this!!! Gosh, and I just love your detailed instructions, I must give this a try sometime!
Cristina
February 13th, 2010 @ 10:14 AM

I feel the exact same way about flowers: they are so pretty, but such a waste! Tulips are gorgeous, though! My DH never gets me flowers anyway – and not because I think it would be a waste.. I’d like it if he did some time! I love your paper flowers!
danielle young
February 13th, 2010 @ 3:25 PM

wow, these are gorgeous sunghee! and they will definitely last a lot longer than some *dying* tulips! LOL you did an amazing job!!
Jeanne
February 14th, 2010 @ 8:28 AM

Now I’ve got that song stuck in my head…thanks very much! LOL
Seriously, you had me giggling like a madwoman as I read the story that went along with your project. You are wickedly funny.

The paper flowers are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the details on how to create them.
Sonia
February 15th, 2010 @ 2:41 AM

I seriously LOVE these! So much fun to make and yet so simple..Going to make loads of these for my center table!! Thank you so very much!
Nancy L.
February 15th, 2010 @ 8:12 AM

such wonderful flowers! thanks for the tutorial!!
Katie
February 17th, 2010 @ 11:33 AM

Love the flowers, I am always amazed by the ways creative people, such as yourself, come up with to use supplies I forget about…like the humble shape punch. I always love to get flowers and it wasn’t until my 30th birthday day my husband ever sent them to me. I always wanted flowers to be sent to me, it seemed more special to me because he’d have to put in some preplanning…something he is not good at.
Jacinda
March 10th, 2010 @ 7:35 PM

Oh, these are just awesome Sunghee! I am seriously going to try this. Just as soon as things quieten down long enough for me to get working on it. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Security Light
August 15th, 2010 @ 2:48 PM

i love freshly picked flowers coz they look very healthy and smells great too*;~