Why flower pressing is the uplifting activity we need right now
As I write this, the nation is slowly getting accustomed to the idea of spending our days and weekends at home for the foreseeable future. On the whole, spirits are […]
Category Archives: Crafts
How to make miniature Christmas wreaths
Originally published with Eco-Age There’s nothing quite as cosy as an afternoon of Christmas crafts, finding creative ways to wrap presents and decorate the house without single-use plastic, glitter or […]
Winter Flower Frames
This Christmas I chose to amplify my pressed flower production line with longer-lasting presents. Rather than leaving the flowers and foliage to adorn the outside of my wrapping, I placed them in the […]
How to make a temporary floral tattoo that looks real
Here’s my guide to making a real pressed flower tattoo- inspired by ‘oh comely’ magazine. What you’ll need: STAGE 1: drying and pressing the flowers: (1 week) selection of flowers scissors […]
How to make a lavender garland in 4 easy steps
What you’ll need. approximately 30 picked lavender stems cut to 20cm. 10 smaller, thinner lavender stems cut to 15cm. a pair of scissors. a ball of string. Approximate time to make, […]
