Paper Heart Roses

It's no secret that once Valentine's Day comes around, roses can cost an arm and a leg. Skip the $50 bouquet this February 14, and make your own paper heart roses! Sure, they may not smell as nice, but they are just as pretty and will definitely last longer than the fresh ones!

Supplies

Scrapbook or construction paper
Heart punch or scissors
Floral plant stakes
Hot glue
Flowerpot
Styrofoam
Moss

Directions

Step 1: Punch or cut several hearts of identical size

Step 2: Wrap one heart around your finger to curl it.

Step 3: Add a dab of glue to the inside/bottom area of the heart and adhere to your stake

Step 4: Continue to curl hearts, dab glue and add them to your stake in concentric circles

Step 5: Continue until you have filled out your rose...

Step 6: Wedge your styrofoam into your pot and glue the moss over the styrofoam to cover it.

Step 7: Arrange your roses and add a coordinating ribbon.