Tardy for the Party

So.  Sometimes you find a super awesome gift that can only be ordered online.  And you know someone special with a birthday say, oh, TODAY and the gift hasn't shipped.  I know, I know.  Just breathe kids, breathe.  I mean it would be so EASY to go into panic mode at the thought of showing up empty handed.  So what do you do?  WHAT DO YOU DO?!?!

SHOOT THE HOSTAGE!!

(Wait.  Sorry.  Remember Keanu Reeves prior to The Matrix?  The Horrible The Day the Earth Stood Still?  Yeah I agree.  His range is rather, um, limited.  But Speed!!  Post Bill and Ted, pre-obscurity.  Sorry for the tangent.)

You sooooo don't have to show up empty handed.  Just grab some ribbon, a needle, thread, and a night of insomnia and you are golden.  Behold!

Ribbon flowers!  Perfection!  No allergic reactions!  You never have to throw them out!  You are certain that the special person whose gift is MIA is secure in his masculinity and will appreciate the artistry.  And that his friends will Shut.  It.

P.S.  Happy Birthday, Charlie.