Several years ago I saw a Martha Stewart craft kit at Walmart for a tissue paper flower bouquet. It was only a couple dollars and I bought it on impulse and threw it in my closet, thinking that some day I'd make it.Well, my friends, that day has arrived. Maybe it was the spring fever, maybe it was being stuck inside for a few weeks with a bad knee but I pulled out my kit and went to work.
I know, I know, you're thinking, "Tissue paper flowers? Yea, I've made those before . . . in THIRD GRADE!"
Because I did too--third grade, and we put them in our hair and performed the Mexican hat dance for the school assembly. Good times.
But you know how it is with Miss Martha--she has a way of making dumb crafts cool and this was one of those times. I was very pleased with the results and if you'd like to make some for yourself there are terrific instructions on her website here and here. Or you can just come on over and make some with me. I've been thinking I could use a big bouquet of yellow dahlias.
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Those are lovely! And I'm loving the layout, btw!
These are way more beautiful than any tissue paper flowers I ever made (in 3rd grade, or otherwise)! Wow.
She does elevate a craft from cutesy to elegant, doesn't she? Those are beautiful.
psst... don't tell anyone but I love dumb crafts! and since I can't remember much from my childhood, it'll be all new to me :-)
Perfect activity for Cinco de Mayo. A table set with vase of these flowers and a platter of tacos, rice, and beans with some guitar music in the background - isn't a dinner party!
WOW!!! These are nothing like what we make in elementary school. Beautiful.
Brings back the memories of my childhood. Good times, good times..
BTW, Very beautiful and very creative. Good job!
Ritchie
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Wow, really? Those are gorgeous!
Those are alot prettier than the ones I made in school. I can hardly wait to make some with my grand daughter.
Holly
I have seen many variations of these lately. I think they are super cute. Have you seen the really big ones that people are hanging from the ceiling?
This is so cool, share a time.
This would make a rain day a fun day thanks for the links~!
The flowers are lovely!
Michelle,
This brought back those memories of making them for my mom for holidays or like you said for Cinco De Mayo but this would be a great task to do with my little one. Thanks for the creative idea today.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
Hard to believe they're made out of paper!
They look great!
I remember making these when I was in grade school and as a young adult for float decorating.
I'll be part of a team decorating a July 4th float. I'll be checking out the website you suggested. Thanks.
If I was anywhere near you, I'd be over tonight helping you make tissue paper flowers. It's fun crafting (dumb or otherwise) with others.
Love this idea- tissue paper flowers are great for kids- anything "flower" is great for Mother's Day! :)
Tissue paper flowers are one of my favorites. I remember making them for mother's day in school.
Thanks for the invitation. I'd love to take you up on it...if you weren't in Alaska, that is. ;)
Can my 3-year-old come too? She asks to do crafts almost every day. :)
stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
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