This Season
 

How to Use Rose Petals on Valentine's Day

So you were a horrible valentine last year. As Cher reminds us, you can't turn back time, but you can make it up to your spouse or partner this year with a little romance. Here are some creative ways to show your love with rose petals.

Related Searches:
    Difficulty:
    Moderately Easy

    Instructions

      • 1

        Decide what kind of rose petals to use. Petals are readily available, allowing you plenty of time to prepare for Valentine's Day. Silk petals are a good option because they are long lasting and easy to clean and store. You can also go with freeze dried petals, if you prefer something more realistic. The best option is a collection of real rose petals. These have a much shorter shelf life, so wait until just before Valentine's to pick them up.

      • 2

        Buy your rose petals. Petals are available at any florist, decorations store or online. You will find good deals for freeze dried petals online, while silk petals can be found at your local nursery, craft store or big box hardware store.

      • 3

        Place rose petals on a dining room table for a romantic candlelight dinner or on a blanket for a Valentine's Day picnic.

      • 4

        Scatter rose petals down a hallway or throughout the house to create a romantic trail. Rose petal trails could be used for a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt or as a pathway to a surprise gift.

      • 5

        Insert rose petals in a card or letter to your sweetheart. If you're more of a subtle romantic, this is a quieter way to say, "I Love You."

      • 6

        Fill a bedroom with rose petals. By far the most romantic Valentine's Day consists of a bed entirely covered in rose petals. Kick it up a notch with candles and roses placed throughout the room.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Rose petals are a great way to be spontaneous on days other than Valentine's Day. Remember, you don't need a holiday to celebrate love.

    • Add candles and nice scents to your rose petals for ultimate romance. The candlelight will cause the roses' colors to bounce off the walls and a pleasant fragrance will add to the ambience. Chocolates also add to the romance on Valentine's Day.

    • Consider using multiple color rose petals for a more vibrant, colorful look.

    • Watch out for thorns if you add long stemmed roses to your rose petal collection.

    Related Searches

    Read Next:

    Comments

    You May Also Like

    • Uses of Rose Petals

      Known as the queen of flowers, the rose has a wide variety of uses, many of which involve its edible, distillable and...

    • How to Care for Valentine's Day Roses

      When your loved one brings you roses for Valentine's Day, show him you appreciate the effort by taking care of the flowers...

    • Valentine Rose Crafts

      Roses are the unofficial emblem of Valentine's Day. Red and pink are the preferred colors to display or give your loved one....

    • How to Create a Smoky Rose-Colored Eye for Valentine's Day

      Bring together an array of pinks to create a lovely smoky eye in time for Valentine's Day. A dark plum eyeshadow provides...

    • Uses for Dried Rose Petals

      Uses for Dried Rose Petals. Saving petals from favorite garden roses or bouquets received for special occasions is fun and easy to...

    • Valentine Rose Decorations

      Roses are a classic symbol of Valentine's Day. When throwing a valentine party, you can include rose decorations in everything from the...

    • How to Setup a Romantic Room With Rose Petals

      It is always important to show your significant other how much you care for them. It is easy to forget to tell...

    • How to Place Rose Petals on a Bed

      Keeping romance alive takes a bit of thought and effort. One impressive way to create a romantic atmosphere is by scattering rose...

    • How to Store Rose Petals

      Rose petals are a popular wedding decoration. You might also find them of use during Mother's Day, Valentine's Day or any other...

    • How to Eat Rose Petals

      Roses are edible flowers. From ancient times they have appeared at feasting tables as bouquets and as food. The flavor of roses...

    • How to Make a Facial Mask Using Rose Petals

      Rose petals are used for many things, including a tea that is said to relieve the discomfort of a sore throat. Another...

    • How to Save Rose Petals

      Often roses are part of a special event or occasion we want to remember, and preserving the petals gives us a special...

    • How to Dry Rose Petals

      Roses are beautiful and fragrant. Writer Emma Goldman said, "I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck." Fresh...

    • How to Take Care of Rose Petals

      Freeze dried rose petals make a romantic gesture for a special event, anniversary celebration or wedding. If you're planning an event that...

    • Sexy Valentine Ideas With a Majestic Rose

      Sexy Valentine Ideas With a Majestic Rose. Red roses are a timeless symbol of romantic love. Valentine's Day would not be the...

    • How to Make Valentine's Day Candy Flowers

      Valentine's Day candy flowers are great classroom (and home) crafts for kids to create as gifts. Candy flowers are inexpensive to make....

    • Kids Activities for Valentine's Day

      Classrooms, family kitchens and bedrooms become the hubbub of Valentine's Day fun and cupid craftiness on this day of truer than true...

    • Ideas for Valentine's Day Flowers

      Ideas for Valentine's Day Flowers. The most popular Valentine's Day flowers are red roses, which people usually give by the dozen. Rather...

    • Where to Buy a Black Rose

      Real roses naturally grow in many different colors, which now even includes purple. However, these flowers do not grow in certain colors,...

    Follow eHow

    Related Ads