Okay. For those of you budget-conscious guys who are looking for a deal on Valentine’s Day roses, get ready to get busy.
There are, of course, no guarantees, but I’d be willing to bet that were you to present a dozen of these handmade (by you!) gems to your sweetheart, it would go a long way toward making up for whatever’s wrong with you in her eyes.
Additionally, along about the 5th or 8th or 10th rose, you’ll probably be getting good enough at folding paper that you could see yourself setting up a little cottage industry folding roses for your buddies and charging them big bucks.
Whether you’re romantically or entrepreneurially inclined or not, take a quick look at this demonstration on how to turn a piece of paper into a rose. I thought it was pretty intriguing…
…until I tried it, that is.
On second thought, there’s probably not that much wrong with you in her eyes anyway. Just blow the budget and go buy her some roses…or whatever she likes…unless you’re really inspired to start folding roses, in which case you should Google “how to fold an origami rose” and take your pick. But whatever you decide, take action now!
Happy Valentine’s Day.
You’re in Boardman Country!
Make yourself at home,
Brad
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February 11th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Brad, you are so funny! I am sure that Carrie thinks you are quite perfect, but go get her some roses anyways!
February 11th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Thanks Lori! I guess I’ll have to check with her on that…the “quite perfect” thing, that is. As for the roses, I would certainly be first in line to get some for her, but I’ll have to see if I have two red pennies for that after I get done having the new furnace installed today!
February 11th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Good idea, but I don’t know too many men patient enough to do this! Then, of course there is NO, smell. So, I think you better get the real thing!
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February 11th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
I think I’m going to go with ‘or not’. LOL More power to the man that wants to actually attempt that feat.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Yes, Barbara, but they LAST forever!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Hey Meg!
Maybe I’ll work on it for NEXT year.
February 12th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
I am in LOVE with your header picture….just saying!
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February 12th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Thanks Stephanie. So am I. It really was the one that caught my fancy when I first started. I think it fits pretty well with my blog name and range of topics too.
February 12th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
While I’ve always been drawn to this art, and I think fresh cut flowers are beautiful (but they die), I think sticking to a nice potted plant might be the best solution LOL!
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February 12th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Yes, Diane, I agree. Another good solution! Thanks, as always for coming by!
February 13th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Hmmmm… not sure I have time to make 12 of these little babies muchless one! They may last longer even if you add the smell but where are the STEMS?
Oh, they must sit in a bowl!
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February 15th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
I feel sure it’s the thought that counts so whatever you choose (chose) to give, will be happily received.
February 18th, 2010 at 6:19 am
Seem somewhat complicated. I think it takes me hours to finish one origami rose but it is lovely to look at.
Yes that is true a simple note saying “Happy Valentines” will do and added to it the “I love you” word. Wow! how precious it is to me. A simple gift for a simple girl like me.
February 18th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
I would be impressed that my husband took the time to make one! I’ll settle for his fine cooking.
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February 18th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Hi Linda.
Believe me, they take long enough even without the smell or stems.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Hello A.!
I’m certain you’re correct about the thought being what counts. But if I could just make a rose out of a piece of paper, how impressive would that be?
February 18th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Thanks, Charm, for the comment!
February 18th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Well, I guess you got me on the SMELL, thing, LOL!! I’m sure you got just the perfect thing. Hope you had a good Valentine’s Day. With a new furnace, at least, it must have been warm and cozy!
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February 19th, 2010 at 10:50 am
That certainly would have kept my husband out of the doghouse.
February 20th, 2010 at 2:23 am
I’d love if my husband made just one. It’s the simple things, or should I say the difficult things, that matter
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February 21st, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Origami always looks simple for a few steps then they do some little motion I just can’t replicate and look, suddenly it’s a dragonfly.
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February 24th, 2010 at 1:28 am
it’s an amazing video brad.. hahahahaha… but the truth is if i give my girlfriend a paper rose in spite of a real rose, she will surely kill me…
so tough i appreciate your idea about the paper rose, i can’t use it.. 
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February 25th, 2010 at 1:01 am
So, are you still working on making these roses? Maybe easier said than done! LOL!!
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February 28th, 2010 at 12:26 am
I have to agree, real ones are better anyway.
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February 28th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
p.s. where are you Brad? No new posts?
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