My philosophy when it comes to wrapping presents is that the present should look as beautiful on the outside as it does on the inside. When the holidays roll around, I look for ways to creatively dress-up gifts that will be placed under the sparkling tree. One of my favorite ways is to top a present with a seasonal flower, garland or a traditional bow, however, this year I will be adding these giant paper poppies to serve as present toppers. Before this project, I thought that making paper flowers was quite difficult, but I actually learned that it is the opposite. These poppies are incredibly easy to make and you can really be creative with the colors and finishes; I created a few different varieties including a metallic red poppy and a gold foil version. Continue for more...
