Description
A simple and enjoyable DIY project to create unique pressed flower bookmarks that bring a personal touch to your reading experience.
Ingredients
- Fresh flowers and leaves (thin petals work best)
- Heavy books (for pressing the flowers)
- Parchment paper or wax paper
- Scissors
- Clear craft glue or Mod Podge
- Cardstock or thick paper for bookmarks
- Paintbrush (for applying glue)
- Ribbon or tassels (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Select and Prepare Flowers: Choose fresh flowers and leaves, trim stems, and ensure they’re dry.
- Press the Flowers: Place between parchment or wax paper, stack in a heavy book, and leave for at least one week.
- Create Your Bookmark: Remove pressed flowers, cut cardstock to size, and arrange flowers on cardstock.
- Glue the Flowers: Apply clear glue on the back of flowers and press onto cardstock, then coat for protection.
- Finishing Touches: Cut to shape and optionally add a ribbon or tassel.
Notes
Experiment with different flower types and consider laminating for durability.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bookmark
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg