Carnations as "The Comeback Kid?"

Since I can remember I have hated, nay, despised, carnations.  (Anyone see that "Sex in the City" espisode when Burger gives Carrie carnations? yeah.)

This one is from Real Simple and is a DIY!

However, I was perusing our dear old insider-trader Martha's wedding website (nothing says insider trader like a tea rose), and came across these AMAZING ideas for carnations!  Check it out and tell me what you think!