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$40.00 or MORE for a dozen roses?!? Considering everyone seems strapped for cash lately, duct tape roses seem like the most logical alternative! They cost mere cents per rose, you can make way more than a dozen, you'll impress your valentine with your amazing skills, AND they never die!

Not crafty? No problem. They are incredibly simple to make. Last night we had a Duct Tape Rose making program here at the library. The youngest crafters were around 8 years old and they had no trouble making beautiful, realistic looking flowers.

Don't believe me? Copy and paste this link to find easy step by step instructions:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Rose/

All you need to get started is duct tape and floral wire - both can be found at any craft store.

The kids got very creative with color, some making rainbow colored petals and silver stems. Here are some photos of the artists at work:

So, if this post has inspired you to try making some roses at home, please let me know how they turn out!!  

                    Happy Valentines Day everyone!