How to Preserve Your Flowers Forever

A couple special occasions in life are fortunately filled with the promise of red roses, white carnations, yellow lilies, or a mixed bouquet.  Flowers brighten up any room, but they can only last for so long.  Eventually, they wilt away.  I know that every time I have to throw away my flowers, a certain sadness creeps over me (especially if they were from that certain guy).  But now, instead of throwing away your flowers, use them for much more.  Create a craft project out of your beloved flowers- press them.  After pressing flowers, you can use them for an array of arrangements.   Add an extra touch to pictures, spice up your scrapbooks, design a homemade card- the creative possibilities are endless.  Make sure you press the flower before it wilts.  It’s easier than you think- the hardest part is waiting.

1. Place the flower into a piece of tissue or sheet of newspaper.  Fold the tissue or newspaper over.  Make sure the flower is as flat as possible.
2. Grab a dictionary or phonebook and place the tissue or newspaper (with the flower) in the middle section of the book.
3. Close the book and place other books or heavy objects over it.
4. After about a week check the flowers, and change the paper inside.  Leave the objects over the book for another 2-3 weeks.
5. Open your book, and voila! Your flower will be pressed and ready to use.