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In Glass

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Dried eucalyptus

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Once you pick a flower, it has an expiration date set on it. Although it is possible to prolong the look of the flower, it is inevitably going to wither and die. However, there are a few tricks available to extend the beauty of the flower, including the use of hairspray. Hairspray helps hold the flower firm and prevents wilting for an additional...
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Hairspray

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In pictures: 1,000 flower garlands are hanging at Kew Gardens
Flower Garlands - Softly brighten your wedding decorations with this string of 20 cute bulbs. Each bulb is filled with pink dried flowers and offers a soft glow, creating a warm, romantic ambience. #flowergarlands #flowers #weddingflowers #weddingdecor #weddingdecorations #wedding #weddingideas
How much do I want my own dried flower garland, to drape over mirrors and above windows and maybe even across my computer screen? So much. In fact I am obsessing over it right now: DIY Project No. 20 from Brooklyn stylist Shane Powers' new book. But the garland looks kind of hard to make.

Garland

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Ways to hang

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Framing in shadow box

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How to preserve Leaves... A post to go along with the one on how to make "Roses" using leaves.
Using a solution of glycerin and water to maintain nature's beauty is an effective method of preservation that leaves flowers and leaves soft and pliable indefinitely. Glycerine is a clear, orderless liquid available at both pharmacies and craft supply stores. Glycerine-preserved stems can be used in crafts and arrangements and enjoyed for years to...

Glycerine

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Learn how to get beautiful and vibrant dried flowers in this post! The trick to drying flowers is easy, and you can create beautiful dried flower art!

Best flowers for DRYING

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Collection of flowers to dry
Learn how to easily harvest and dry flowers and herbs from your garden. (No fancy equipment needed!) Also included is a list of my favorite common flowers and herbs along with ideas for using them!

Harvesting

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Decorating with dried flowers

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Salt Dough Coasters
6 Ways to Enjoy a Bouquet of Flowers After They're Dried -

Crafts with Dried Flowers

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How to Dry Flowers: 5 Awesome Ways to Preserve a Bouquet Read more: http://www.rd.com/slideshows/how-to-dry-flowers-5-awesome-ways-to-preserve-a-bouquet/#ixzz3FrWXZPJ1
The variations of rose potpourri are almost endless.
This is the best way to preserve the beauty and fragrance of a beautiful bouquet of fresh roses. Drying them make them great embellishments for cards, confetti for weddings and bridal showers, and potpourri. http://www.ehow.com/how_2293715_dry-rose-petals.html?utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=inline&utm_campaign=fanpage

Roses & Rose Petals

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Tutorial for smudge stick

Drying HERBS

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Concrete flowers - one method (painting concrete on silk petals)
Drying Flowers in Sand: Use this technique to enjoy dried flowers year-round. Read how by following this link http://www.finegardening.com/how-to/articles/drying-flowers-in-sand.aspx
Preserving pressed flowers with clear spray paint

Using SPRAY PAINT & SAND

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Drying Citrus

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Preserving Hydrangeas using spray paints. Use like hairspray in the 60's! Trying several ideas this was my favorite. Country Design Style
How to Dry Flowers with Hairspray

Sealing & Preserving Dried Flowers

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How to Dry #Roses Using the Microwave, cool #craft project - Pin this image so you can refer to it later

Drying in Microwave

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How to Preserve Sunflowers. You can preserve whole sunflowers of any size by using a number of methods, depending on whether you want to make them last longer while fresh or dried. Floral preservative keeps sunflowers looking their best for fresh flower projects, while air-drying and desiccant preserve sunflowers for dried arrangements and other...

Specific types of flowers

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Drying in oven

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Want to keep those special flowers, those special roses? Let Teas The Season show you an easy way to air dry your roses. If you are new to drying flowers and just want to give it a try, air drying is so simple but the end results are beautiful. From choosing the right flower to the best method, this post will help you start to have fun with drying roses. Whether using for decoration or just to enjoy, drying roses is a delight.
Three Dogs in a Garden: How to Dry Roses & Make a Rose Wreath

Ways to dry flowers

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Preserving flowers with Borax
DIY project to create beautiful Forever Flower vases with 20 Mule Team Borax
Drying Hydrangeas with Cornmeal and Borax | Plant Addicts

Using BORAX

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Using SILICA GEL

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Plant pairings for smudging. Which plants for what situation desired.
Sage, Lavendar, Rose: How To Make A Smudge Stick This Gorgeous - http://thechalkboardmag.com/how-to-make-a-smudge-stick

Smudge Sticks

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How to dry hydrangeas - this is the easiest way I've seen! eclecticallyvintage.com
This is the easiest way to dry hydrangeas! They look so pretty all over out Blue Cottage. DagmarBleasdale.com #DIY #garden
how to dry and create cool projects with hydrangeas, chalkboard paint, crafts, flowers, gardening, hydrangea, seasonal holiday decor, wreaths, I came across this secret tip by accident I couldn t figure out why my cut hydrangeas looked awesome AFTER they ran out of water until I saw this post

Hydrangea

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Lavender Twist Baby's Breath Posy | Etsy

Lavender

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