The delicate lines in the flower call Queen Ann’s Lace make it an exquisite choice for flower pressing.
What You Need
- Heavy book
- Newspaper
- Queen Anne’s Lace
What You Do
- Gather your flowers
Take a walk around the yard and gather several Queen Anne’s Lace flowers.
- Place flowers
Carefully lay some flowers flat between several sheets of old newspapers. - Apply books
Lay heavy books on top to press the flowers until they’re dry. - Make things
Glue the pressed flowers onto colored paper to make note cards, bookmarks, or notebooks. Protect them with clear contact paper.
Activity created by Robin Walker.