Method for Conveying Messages through a Simulated Flower

Abstract

A method for conveying a message through a simulated flower allows a printed message to be imprinted onto a writing sheet before the writing sheet is transformed into a folded simulated flower. The writing sheet is transformed in a manner such that the printed message is completely or partially concealed from view. The folded simulated flower is removably fastened to a simulated flower stem and an at least one artificial flower leaf is fixed onto either the folded simulated flower or the simulated flower stem. The folded simulated flower may be separated from the simulated flower stem. The printed message may then be displayed by unraveling the folded simulated flower back into the writing sheet. After the printed message has been viewed, the writing sheet may be refolded in order to reform the folded simulated flower. The folded simulated flower may then be refastened to the simulated flower stem.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for manufacturing a simulated flower and for conveying a message through the simulated flower, the method comprises the steps of:
 (A) providing a writing sheet, a simulated flower stem, and an at least one artificial flower leaf;   (B) imprinting a printed message onto a first surface of the writing sheet;   (C) completely or partially concealing the printed message by transforming the writing sheet into a folded simulated flower, wherein the folded simulated flower is configured about a central axis;   (D) coaxially positioning the simulated flower stem with the central axis;   (E) positioning the at least one artificial flower leaf about the central axis;   (F) removably fastening the folded simulated flower to a proximal end of the simulated flower stem;   (G) fixing the at least one artificial flower leaf onto either the folded simulated flower or the simulated flower stem;   (H) separating the folded simulated flower from the simulated flower stem; and   (I) displaying the printed message by unraveling the folded simulated flower back into the writing sheet.   
     
     
         2 . The method for conveying a message through a simulated flower as claimed in  claim 1 , the method comprises the steps of:
 providing floral tape and a structural base for the folded simulated flower;   positioning the at least one artificial flower leaf about the structural base;   adhering the at least one artificial flower leaf to the structural base by applying the floral tape; and   applying heat to the floral tape in order to thermally bond the at least one artificial flower leaf to the structural base with the floral tape.   
     
     
         3 . The method for conveying a message through a simulated flower as claimed in  claim 1 , the method comprises the steps of:
 providing floral tape;   laterally positioning the at least one artificial flower leaf about the simulated flower stem;   adhering the at least one artificial flower leaf to the simulated flower stem by applying the floral tape; and   applying heat to the floral tape in order to thermally bond the at least one artificial flower leaf to the simulated flower stem with the floral tape.   
     
     
         4 . The method for conveying a message through a simulated flower as claimed in  claim 1 , the method comprises the steps of:
 providing a natural stem-receiving crevice formed into the folded simulated flower, wherein the natural stem-receiving crevice is positioned along the central axis; and   inserting the proximal end of the simulated flower stem into the natural stem-receiving crevice in order to situate the folded simulated flower upon the simulated flower stem.   
     
     
         5 . The method for conveying a message through a simulated flower as claimed in  claim 1 , the method comprises the steps of:
 providing floral wire and a base protrusion of the folded simulated flower;   positioning the base protrusion along the simulated flower stem, adjacent to the proximal end of the simulated flower stem; and   fastening the folded simulated flower to the simulated flower stem by tightly wrapping the floral wire around the base protrusion and the simulated flower stem.   
     
     
         6 . The method for conveying a message through a simulated flower as claimed in  claim 1 , the method comprises the steps of:
 configuring a plurality of folded flower features from the writing sheet by folding the first surface against itself; and   forming the folded simulated flower by symmetrically positioning the plurality of folded flower features about the central axis.   
     
     
         7 . The method for conveying a message through a simulated flower as claimed in  claim 6 , the method comprises the steps of:
 contorting selected features from the plurality of folded flower features in order to further conceal the printed message within the folded simulated flower.   
     
     
         8 . The method for conveying a message through a simulated flower as claimed in  claim 1 , the method comprises the steps of:
 configuring a plurality of folded flower features from the writing sheet by folding the first surface against itself; and   forming the folded simulated flower by asymmetrically positioning the plurality of folded flower features about the central axis.   
     
     
         9 . The method for conveying a message through a simulated flower as claimed in  claim 8 , the method comprises the steps of:
 contorting selected features from the plurality of folded flower features in order to further conceal the printed message within the folded simulated flower.   
     
     
         10 . The method for conveying a message through a simulated flower as claimed in  claim 1 , the method comprises the steps of:
 providing a vase-style container; and   positioning a distal end of the simulated flower stem into an opening of the vase-style container.