Rose Petal Power For Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day décor is the pinnacle ofRose Votives:
the love fest we have come to know and enjoyThis craft idea gives a Valentine twist to a plain
each February. How can we forget the colorfulglass votive. Glue silk rose petals around a clear
construction paper Valentine's card holders weglass votive, layering out like the natural shape of
made as kids, eagerly waiting to take them homea rose. Glue a few silk rose leaves on the bottom
and open the tiny tokens of friendship from ourof the votive, like the base of the rose, add a
friends and crushes? We've come a long wayvotive candle and you have a beautiful custom
from paper doilies and temper paints, but thatvotive holder to add a soft glow to your setting.
doesn't mean there's any reason to stop craftingPillows, Books, Cards:
gifts of affection!Your imagination is the limit. Use rose petals to
You can create a sweet and romantictrim Valentine's Day cards, special books and
atmosphere with just a few items and not a lotaccent pillows. Use the same layering technique to
of time, using the ultimate floral symbol of thecomplete these projects.
season: the rose.Table Settings:
Silk rose petals have become very popular andJust spread some petals on the dining table or
readily available for purchase in practically everybuffet table, use silk petal garlands to wrap
color of the rainbow. Shades of red, cream, pink,napkins as napkin rings, or glue petals onto a
peach, orange, lavender, green, yellow...and evenplacemat.
black, give you ample opportunity to create aSoap Petals:
unique and thoughtful gift or room setting accent.This thoughtful and useful idea is not only great
Romantic Lighting:for Valentine's Day but year round for your
Lighting is a key element in creating the romanticguests. Create a beautiful bowl of single use soap
and sentimental Valentine mood. Using glue,petals by dipping individual petals into melted clear
arrange silk petals like roof shingles around a lampglycerin soap. Carefully melt the soap in the
shade for a sweet floral look. You can use amicrowave, add a few drops of skin safe
monochromatic look (red only, pink only, creamfragrance oil and use tweezers to dip the petal all
only) or mix and match complimentary shades tothe way in the soap. Let the petals dry and
give it a more cottage look. You may wish toharden on a piece of aluminum foil, place all of
paint the lampshade a base color to complimentthem in a decorative bowl and set the bowl next
whatever color scheme you choose in order toto the bathroom sink or vanity. Place a small tag
have "full coverage". You can get even moreor sign next to the bowl stating their use: "Single
creative with green leaves or beading glued to theUse Soap Petals". Your guests can use one each
bottom of the shade. Add a soft pink light bulbtime they wash their hands and then dispose of
for a romantic glow.the used petal.