I made dozens and dozens (didn't really count) of miniature crepe paper roses for the teachers' luncheon last Wednesday, using this cute video and other folded ribbon rose techniques. I bought the same dollar store streamers, every color they had except for blue (though Jessie really wanted me to make some blue roses). I used nearly an entire roll each of red, white, pink and yellow, and one and a half rolls of green. Almost every teacher and staff member commented on them and wanted to know how they were made, and I think they realized the time and effort that was invested in making them. It made me feel so nice that they were so well received.
I found some assorted jam, salsa and baby food jars, wrapped them in tissue paper and tied a ribbon around the lip, and put in as many miniature paper roses as would fit. Along with real cut roses and other potted plants, they lined the center of each row of tables.
You'd feel appreciated, wouldn't you?
Wow! Those are so beautiful! Did you get any sleep while you were making them? It must have taken forever!
Posted by: Beth | Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 09:56 PM
I love, love, love these! You are so smart and talented to make them! I'm going to follow your lead and make some for my daughter's upcoming wedding!
Posted by: Sandy Shirley | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 06:16 AM
The teachers are going to cry when your girls leave that school. I know that they feel loved and appreciated. Parents like you are every teacher's dream.
Posted by: Nancy | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 06:53 AM
Those are utterly gorgeous. I've said it before, and I'll say it again - those teachers are lucky to have you as one of the mums!
Posted by: dottycookie | Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 01:21 PM
I would indeed feel appreciated. The flowers look amazingly real and it's one bouquet that won't wilt and can always be around to remind you that people do care.
Posted by: Junie Moon | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 11:43 AM
You are going to be a legend in that place. The next classroom moms are going to be afraid to take your spot!
Posted by: Michele C | Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 07:28 PM
very nice flowers!
Posted by: carol | Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 06:10 PM
Those are beautiful Michelle. Girl, you are amazing!!!!
Posted by: Liz | Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 02:01 PM
You are amazing. The flowers are beautiful! man, I probably should be making our teachers some end of the year gifts too!
Posted by: regina | Monday, May 24, 2010 at 10:36 AM