Valentine’s Bouquet
Posted on: Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Today I wanted to share with you a super simple but really fun-to-make Valentine’s bouquet. The last time I was at the dollar store (Dollarama here in Ontario – not sure if they have this chain elsewhere), I found the most adorable Valentine’s sugar cookies. They came in a box of 5, beautifully decorated, and individually wrapped in cellophane. I immediately thought they would look fantastic as part of a Valentine’s bouquet, so of course, I had to buy them. My vase, also came from that same dollar store.
I then headed over to our local craft store and bought some wooden dowels, white acrylic paint and glass beads.
ETA (Jan 29th): If your dollar store doesn’t have cookies like this then you could also use some of those pretty foil-wrapped chocolate hearts you can buy – there are all sorts of different kinds to choose from at the dollar store, bulk food store or grocery store.
You can download a pdf handout HERE. The pdf includes a photo, supply list and step-by-step written directions.
You can watch the video on how I made the flowers below:
Here’s how I made my flowers:
- Take your wooden dowels and paint them white using a foam brush and white acrylic paint. Set them aside to dry.
- Dry emboss five 4″ x 4″ pieces of Whisper White CS using the Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions folder and your big shot. Do the same for three 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ pieces of Real Red CS and two 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ pieces of Pretty in Pink CS.
- Dry emboss three 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ pieces of Real Red CS and two 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ pieces of Pretty in Pink CS using your Big Shot and the small polka dot textured impressions plate from the Stampin’ Up! Backgrounds I Collection.
- You will now need your Big Shot, extended cutting plates and the Stampin’ Up! Flower Folds Bigz XL die. Die cut three Real Red and two Pretty in Pink flowers from the LARGEST of the flowers out of the textured 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ CS pieces. Die cut three more Real Red and two more Pretty in Pink flowers from the LARGEST of the flowers out of non-textured 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ pieces of CS.
- Die cut three Pretty in Pink and two Real Red flowers from the flower that is the next size down using the textured 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ pieces of CS.
- Now die cut five Whisper White flowers from the second smallest flower, out of the 4″ x 4″ textured pieces of CS.
- Stick the cookie to the center of each of the Whisper White flowers using Sticky Strip.
- Stick two of the white flowers to a medium-sized flower (three Pretty in Pink and two Real Red) using Sticky Strip.
- Stick the medium flowers to the large texturized flowers (three Real Red and two Pretty in Pink) using Sticky Strip.
- Take one of the plain large Real Red flowers. Lay it on a piece of scrap paper, using a glue gun at the low setting, place a dollop of glue in the center of the flower. Press the dowel into the glue and then place some more the glue on top. Take one of the large Red Flowers with the cookie and sandwich it on top of the flower/glue/dowel. Press them gently together and then set aside to dry. Repeat for all the flowers.
- Tie a 16″ piece of Whisper White organza ribbon in a bow around each dowel.
- Place the clear glass beads into your vase and then arrange the flowers inside. Shorten the dowels with a saw if necessary. You’re done!
Hope you enjoyed today’s project!
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Paper: Whisper White CS (100730), Pretty in Pink CS (100459), Real Red CS (102482)
Accessories: Sticky Strip (1104294), Whisper White Organza ribbon (114319), Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder (117335), Stampin’ Up! Backgrounds 1 Texturz plates, Stampin’ Up! Flower Folds Bigz XL die (115970), extended cutting pads (113478), Standard Premium Crease pad (113467), Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber (114615), hot glue gun, foam brush, white acrylic paint, wooden dowels, glass vase, glass pebbles
Andrea Walford 
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57 Comments
January 28th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Cute idea…thank you for sharing!
January 28th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
I am always delighted and amazed at how you can look a something and create such wonderful items. Thank you. HH
January 28th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Your flowers look beautiful. They would put a smile on anyones face.
Thanks for sharing the idea.
January 28th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Just way, way too, too cute!
January 28th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
These are so pretty. Great idea.
January 28th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
CUTE!!
January 28th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Totally adorable, and as usual, your tutorial is excellent. Thanks for sharing!
January 28th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
I admire your creativity, there is no way in the world I would have seen the sugar cookies in the store and thought Valentine’s Bouquet! But I love it! Now I need to find some of those darn cookies!! Thanks so much for sharing!
January 28th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
OH MY GOSH, you have truly outdone yourself this time. I love it. Can’t wait to make it.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
These are so CUTE! i was trying to think of a way to make a valentines day paper bouquet, and think this just takes tha cake. I cam so excited you shred this idea, i will be making a few for sure. Got lots of ladies in the office who would love something like this. It will be something you can make all reay wound to brighten someone’s day forsure. Thank you so much for sharing you creativity with us all. I can not say it enought I LOVE YOU BLOG, AND THE CREATIVITY YOU LADIES HAVE AND ARE WILLING TO SHARE IT WITH US!
January 28th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
What a cheery bouquet to have at home. I love how the petal layer on top of each other and how the flowers are presented. Simple and yet has such an visual impact. Thanks so much for sharing this idea. Yet another wonderful creation from Sunny Stammpin’Inc.
Karen
January 28th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Andrea,
Super cute!! Off to Dollarama to get some cookies.
Thanks for sharing.
January 28th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Adorable even if you can’t find the exact cookies you used. Thanks for the fun and easy idea!
January 29th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Oh my goodness that is adorable!
January 29th, 2010 at 12:57 am
These look so cute and yummy!
January 29th, 2010 at 2:01 am
Andrea,
these are soooooo cute. I wonder if they have anything like those cookies around here; I need to check it out or at least find something similar to use. I love the flower die cut, but haven’t had a really comfortable feel for it, but this is perfect. I will be trying this out with my customers. Thank you for sharing. I love how you are sharing some of your ideas with instructions with us!!! Thank you very much!
Janet
January 29th, 2010 at 2:22 am
What a great idea and living in Newmarket, I have access to Dollarama stores! Only one small problem! I don’t have time to order the die in time to make these for my craft show feb 7th bummer, these would be great to sell these!
January 29th, 2010 at 3:24 am
Andrea,
So very cute I just love them going to my Dollar Store and see if they have the cookies…..
Sharon
January 29th, 2010 at 3:45 am
awww, what a cute project. all the colors together make the bouquet so beutiful. thank you so much for sharing your wonderful idea.. i will try to make one and put it on my desk at work.. i will make feel better on good and bad day at work. Need to visit the dollar store.
Thanks again
January 29th, 2010 at 5:41 am
these are so cute…what a great idea…high impact, wow factor.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:33 am
Great flowers! Love dollar stores!
January 29th, 2010 at 8:02 am
These will be perfect for my daughter to give to her grandparents. Will definitely be hitting Dollarama in search of some cookies. Thanks for sharing this.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Super cute!
January 29th, 2010 at 8:45 am
How pretty are these?! I think I’ll make a bouquet for the ladies at work. What a nice surprise it will be. Thank you for the inspiration.
January 29th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Those are so pretty. I’m glad the dollar store cookies inspired you.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Ahhhh…this is so cute. I love this idea. Thanks for sharing the dollar store advice too.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Andrea, this is a fantastic idea. You’re creativity is amazing!! I wish I had your eye for looking at items and coming up with such an inspired gift. Perfect for teachers. Thanks for sharing!
January 29th, 2010 at 10:26 am
I think this is original and easy to make and personalize. Thanks again for sharing with us
January 29th, 2010 at 10:29 am
What a darling project……would be cute for other occasions as well. I love those adorable cookies!
January 29th, 2010 at 10:30 am
I love this idea, I don’t have the flower dies but will try something simpler with the extra large flower punch. I first saw it on Stampin Connection,(right under my wedding cake!) and I have a question for you… How did you upload the picture itself, instead of just the link? I’d appreciate the info!
Thanks for all you do, I’m a faithful follower!
January 29th, 2010 at 10:58 am
These are just too cute. And a nice center piece to boot!
January 29th, 2010 at 11:58 am
That is so cute! I wish we had those cookies here!
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January 29th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
This is such a cute idea–my granddaughter’s birthday is on Valentine’s day–I may have to use this idea.
January 29th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Adorable!!! The perfect treat!!! Thanks for sharing!!
January 29th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
I love it! Very cute idea. This wold work also for Valentine’s for the kids to give to their friends. Not the whole bouquet, just one flower.
January 29th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Very festive!
January 29th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
What a super cute idea. The bouquet is just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing yet another fab idea with us.
January 29th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
You really inspire me. Excellent video and craft. Thank you for sharing.
January 29th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Fabulous idea – thanks for sharing! Wish we had a Dollarama here…the closest one is about 1/2 hour away…
January 29th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
WOW! You are so talented and creative! I just recently found your blog and you are my favorite…I check it everyday.Your so inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing. Also, I just recently purchased one of your tutorials…fabulous! It’s worth every penny.
January 29th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
awwww…these are SO cute. I just love the look.
January 30th, 2010 at 5:48 am
FANTASTIC IDEA!!!!!
I love this project and will be making it for sure.
Thank you for all of your creative creations.
January 30th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Wow! These are fantastic! They would be great for any number or biorthday or other holidays in various colors and with different candies and such. You always have such great ideas – I am truly amazed! Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
January 30th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Such a great project. I think some of the older kids would love to help making them too. TFS.
January 30th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Awesome project! I don’t know where you find the time to do all these great things and post them to your blog with videos AND pdfs!
January 30th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Oh My, now I must go on a hunt for some special cookies, otherwise I will have to end up making them. Lol. I love this project. I am definitely going to CASE you on this one and make it up just like you did. Wonderful idea that that you came up with. Thanks so much for sharing with us. Your house’s sure are going to be pretty for Valentine’s Day, with all the crafts and cards that you keep coming up with.
Trish in Wisconsin
January 30th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
This is so much fun! While I love real flowers, I think that this would put a huge smile on my face on valentines day! Or what about Mother’s day? This would be the perfect thing for me to make with my church Primary class. I teach a group of 3 year olds and I know they could help glue these together! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
January 30th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Absolutely gorgeous Andrea, thanks for sharing
Eileen
January 31st, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Very cute idea!
January 31st, 2010 at 6:32 pm
thank you for your post and instructions to download…..Really appreciate it…since there are times when i can not get right to your website….You and your sister are great creators and I totally love all your ideas….
Thank you so very much
Avis
January 31st, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Thank you very much for your post and downloadable instuctions…It has been very appreciated since there are times when I can not get right to that project…I really appreciate it…you and your sister are such great creators…It inspires me to get to stamping….
Thank You so Much
Avis
February 1st, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Such a great idea! Thanks for making the instructions available in a PDF. It’s so great to be able to print them out and then head to the craft room.
February 2nd, 2010 at 6:53 pm
That bouquet is precious. Your dollar store is more diverse than mine and those cookies are soooo cute. Great idea. Thank you.
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Thanks for all the wonderful ideas. I need them.
February 4th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Andrea,
I want to send a HUGE thank you to you both!!!
You and Sophia are so generous and talented.
Thank you for sharing all this with us. Especially the handouts…..and the wonderful videos.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:23 am
Andrea & Sophia,
Your work is awesome! I love everything. I’ll be checking back often! Thanks for sharing!
February 12th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Hello Andrea:
thanks so much for this idea. Not only did my daughter and I make these pretty much exact for her teachers and daycare providers, but i adapted the idea to make Valentine day cards. Instead of being on a stick, they were on the card front and have one less layer. I brought them to work for a Haiti fundraiser and they sold like hotcakes – i’m completely sold out having made close to $100 for the fundraiser (I was selling them for $5 / piece).