Valentine’s Day (NAPSA)—On Valentine’s Day, flowers are traded just like hugs and kisses. So, this year, have your child create a unique Valentine’s Day arrangement for someone special. Flowers have the power to make us feel good and arranging them can also help chil- dren’s creativity bloom. Armed with a couple of tricks of the trade and someoriginal ideas for vases, even very youngchildren can turn simple blossoms into beautiful arrangements, say the flower experts at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. Your child can make colorful vase using crayons. Yes, crayons. Begin with an empty soup can filled with wet florist foam, found in most craft stores. Put a rubber band around the can. Slip crayons point-side-up under the rubber band, covering the entire surface of the can. To conceal the rubber band, twist pipe cleaners overit. Push short flower stems into the floral foam to arrange. It’s that simple and the recipient will love it. Click on 1800flowers.com on the Web for beautiful Valentine’s Day gifts such as Lotsa Love arrangement, featuring flowers, chocolate and a cuddly plush!
