to go camping with his friends.
It was sad.
When he returned he presented me with 6 wild flowers
he had found that he kept safe in a handkerchief.
he had found that he kept safe in a handkerchief.
This is what I thought about his gift:
And you can too.
Ingredients:
- Pressed Flowers
- Photo Frame
- Plastic Glue (I only used this glue because I already owned it and I know it dries clear.)
Step1
Press your flowers in a heavy book. I first folded tissue around it to keep it safe from when I remove it from the book. I ended up pressing my flowers for MONTHS, as it's now September, and he
gave them to me in July. I think you'd be good with two to three weeks,
but it depends on the flower. Just wait until it seems completely dry.
Step2
Remove the flower from the book
Step3
I purchased two sheets of card stock from the local printers because I don't have a sketch pad or any artist paper, but you could use printer paper, I just had a few heavier flowers and didn't want them to pull the paper down over time. Cut the paper to fit your frame (you also have the option of using the back of the paper that comes with your frame). Also be careful during the entire process not to fingerprint the glass.
Step4
If your frame came with a precut mat, remove it from the frame and line it up with the paper so you have a frame of reference for placement.
Step5
Glue. I glued in several places, depending on the flower. I know that sometimes if you just glue the petals, over time the stem can fall off in the frame.
Step6
I chose to write the place the flowers came from and the date, since I have an awful memory. I wrote it in with a pencil.
Step7
Carefully reassemble.
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