How to flatten flowers

Have you ever tried to press your own flowers? Maybe, the traditional way, in an old book with something heavy on top to weight it down? Or, maybe you’ve even built your own flower press? But, have you ever pressed flowers the quick and easy way – in the microwave? This is a project I’ve been wanting to try for months. I first saw it mentioned on Instagram and decided to give it a try! If you like instant gratification and projects that don’t take a long time, this one’s for you! Why press…

Learn how to press flowers, which is a beautiful way to preserve your favorite blooms even after the gardening season is over.

There are three different ways to press flowers (to flatten and dry flowers at the same time). Many people use more than one method as different flowers do better with a particular method. Learn about each flower pressing method to see which one you would like to try.

Pressing flowers can help to preserve them, to have and to use, long after they have bloomed in the garden. There are all sorts of methods that you can use to press fresh flowers. Learn how to press flowers and experience the beauty of dried flowers in their pressed state.

How to dry flowers in the microwave

Today’s craft project is a fun one if you’re in the midst of some cold, dreary winter weather and are looking forward to SPRING! One of my New Years Resolutions was to read more, and I have already been making quite a dent in my Goodreads 2023 Reading Challenge. And while I have to admit I do most o

Remember pressing flowers in books? There is a better way! Use Borax to preserve flowers so they keep their shape and color.

Obsessed with flowers? Check out my two easy ways for drying flowers in less than a day with an iron or laminator and how to make them into the perfect last minute thoughtful DIY gift!