I’ve always been into making handmade flowers, trying out all kinds of materials—paper, fabric, and most recently, cocktail straws. It was one afternoon, and I was just storing away some leftover straws and thought, “Why not make something pretty out of these?” Before I knew it, I was cutting and shaping petals, and putting them together into a beautiful flower that rivals the ones that I’ve made previously.

These flowers have ended up everywhere—some sit in jars on my windowsill catching the light, others I give to friends and family because they’re easy gifts that don’t need any watering. And every now and then, I tuck one into a gift box just to surprise someone.

For me, making these flowers isn’t just a craft, it’s a way to slow down, get creative, and share a little happiness in eve

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