Craft projects that can turn your bouquet into a masterpiece

Flowers are always an ideal choice for an anniversary or birthday for that special someone in your life, but when you order flowers, you will want to do something a bit extra to make your gift stand out. There are a variety of small craft projects that any man can teach himself how to do that will communicate just how much you care about your sweetheart and you may even surprise yourself with your ingenuity. Keep a few of these crafts in mind the next time you surprise your wife or girlfriend with floral arrangements.
1. Paper flowers. Origami is an art that requires a lot of trial and error, but with the wide world of the internet at your disposal, you can teach yourself how to fold the perfect paper flower to accompany her gift. One way to increase the dramatic effect of your present is to surprise your loved one with the bouquet in a vase at home and then leave a few of the small paper flowers scattered all around it. Make sure that you pick the perfect color of construction paper to match the look of her flowers.
2. A photo cube. With a whole hard drive full of digital photos of you and your sweetheart, you already have plenty of tools at your disposal to craft a memorable accent to accompany your flowers. There are many online templates that will allow you to copy and paste these pictures into the appropriate slots and then you can simply fold it up to create a delightful present that can adorn her desk at work or around the house.
3. Commission a portrait. While this may be cheating on your end, choosing a treasured photo of the two of your together and having it reproduced by an artist is a fabulous way to tug at your wife or girlfriend's heart strings. With a bouquet of red roses and a gorgeous painting of the two of you together, her birthday or your anniversary will be one of the most unforgettable days of her life.
Flowers are a wonderful gesture for any occasion, but going the extra mile for the one you love is sure to leave a lasting impression with her. By teaching yourself some new crafts and finding innovative ways of reinventing the standard present, you are sure to put a smile on her face.