How Do You Make A Pressed Flower Mothers Day Card?
A pressed flower card is a great way to tell Mom you love her on Mother’s day. What goes into a pressed flower card is inexpensive, but not careless. Pressed flowers and a great Mother’s Day slogan shows a lot of care and effort. Use this winning concept to create a memorable Mother’s Day keepsake. Find flowers that will keep their color. Some milder varieties, when pressed and dehydrated, will just appear drab. Find violets or bright-colored varieties to press. Take the flowers you will be using and keep them pressed inside a book for a period of time. It’s good to use a thick, heavy book like an encyclopedia or unabridged dictionary; using plastic sheeting will help protect the pages from errant plant pigments. When your plants have dried (experts recommend two weeks), assemble the rest of the materials you’ll need. Include a good strong card structure, glue (almost any kind will do), scissors, and pens for writing on the card. To add flowers to the card, take a tiny amount of glue a