Preserving flower petals

Fancy getting your craft on this Valentines? Dry rose petals are perfect for decorating DIY cards or sprinkling over the bed as confetti!

When it comes to drying flowers, I have experimented with every method you can think of. Here's what you need to know.

Dried flower petals are a wonderful way to preserve the beauty of the garden year-round and add colour and flair to home projects.

Rose petal beads are an ancient tradition. They're also easy (though time-consuming) to make at home. Transform those special flowers—or even your yard waste—into beautiful jewelry in just a week! Here's how.

For some unknown reason, I wanted to try making things with dried roses. Something about them seems so beautiful and luxurious. Plus, I love the way dried roses look. Rustic style is always my favorite.

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

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…

What great ideas to use rose petals from Valentine's Day, a wedding or an anniversary to create crafts, gifts or special keepsakes! These 10 rose petal craft ideas using dried rose petals would work with other flowers too.

I extend the life of the roses in my garden by using this easy technique for drying rose petals. You can use roses from a bouquet or fresh from the garden. All you need is...