Mothers Day

It's mothers day on Sunday, and this year I've remembered to buy a card, but I thought I might try something a little crafty too.  Am looking around the Internet for some ideas on how to make paper flowers.  These sites have a few good ideas.

http://www.origami-fun.com/
http://www.origami-instructions.com/
http://www.origami-resource-center.com/

I'm going to try one I found on Martha Stewart's site.  The pattern is apparently for children because it is sooo much easier than other 'folds'.  So far I just have what looks like a screwed up piece of tissue - will have to grab some serviettes on on my way out of work today so I can practise at home.
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/origami-finger-puppet-and-flowers?lnc=bf89cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&page=2&rsc=articlecontent_crafts

 

Here's my efforts so far....

These ones I made out of paper napkins, they worked quite well, but if I'm planning on making a bunch, the empty space in the middle needs to be smaller.

The photography is rubbish, but this one I made from crepe paper, much better that the napkin, but could still do with something to fill the void in the middle.

In the end I decided that the flowers looked rubbish, so just went with a Mothers Day card instead.

Plastic Bag Flowers

If you've forgotten valentines, or just want to give your loved one a token of your affection, but your wallet is empty, the last thing you'd consider using would be a plastic bag, but with the Instructable you can turn old bags into works of art.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Flowers-made-from-plastic-bags/step5/Finishing-off-and-notes/

Kissing Cards

I saw this idea and I thought it was great.

You Will Need

Card
Pencil
Ruler
Scissors

Print This Template on A4 paper

What You Do

Cut 12 cm off the top of the card, I suppose you could use the whole card, but I think it would make it to large.
Measure 8cm from the left of the card and draw (lightly) a line down, then do the same another 1cm accross. Do the same from the right hand side of the card. Fold along all the lines to make the card shape shown in the picture above.
Draw the outlines of the faces on the two front pieces of card making sure that the lips are at the same level and slightly open. Cut the shapes out.
You will then want to go over the pencil lines with a black felt tip, colour in the picture and write/decorate the inside..