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Pressed Flower Jar


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Description

A charming craft that transforms delicate blooms into lasting treasures, perfect for home decor or thoughtful gifts.


Ingredients

  • Fresh flowers (e.g., daisies, violets, or lavender)
  • Heavy books or a flower press
  • A clean glass jar with a lid
  • Twine or ribbon (for decoration)
  • Wax paper or parchment paper
  • Scissors
  • Optional: silica gel for faster drying

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Flowers: Choose fresh, undamaged flowers and remove leaves and stems.
  2. Press the Flowers: Place flowers between sheets of wax paper, stack heavy books on top, and leave for 1-2 weeks until fully dry.
  3. Arrange in a Jar: Once flowers are pressed, create your desired arrangement inside the glass jar.
  4. Seal and Decorate: Fill the jar with dried lavender if desired, seal the lid, and tie twine or ribbon for decoration.

Notes

Experiment with different flowers, jars, and decorations for unique results.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Crafts
  • Method: Crafting
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar
  • 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