and a bow to top it off

Ok, this is the last Valentine's post, I promise.

I found these paper flowers over at maya*made (seriously inspirational blog!) and I can't wait to make some of my own. She shares a step by step tutorial, so they are simple to make and I love the different textures and designs she gets by using different recycled papers.

This one is my favorite. I have a certain love of pattern paper that goes back to college when I used it in my printing. I may have to revisit that. But until then, wouldn't these cute flowers make the perfect topper for a Valentine's gift. I think so.