Spring came so quickly and is already disappearing, but I managed to save a few pretty flowers with this DIY. I made a forget-me-not pressed flower pendant, and I plan on making another with baby's breath.
If spring is still hanging on a little longer where you live, you can follow this simple step-by-step to preserve a bit of spring 2014 for forever!
If spring is still hanging on a little longer where you live, you can follow this simple step-by-step to preserve a bit of spring 2014 for forever!
I got a three pack of the glass pendants from Michaels craft store, but I'm not sure where else they carry them.
Lay out the flowers that you chose on a napkin and then close them in it and a layer of wax paper to protect the pages of the book.
Next, place it between two pages of a book, or between a stack of books, and wait about a week.
After the flowers have finished pressing, place them between the two pieces of glass and insert it back into the pendant.
Now tie a string through the pendant's loop to create a necklace, and you are finished!
Enjoy your little spring souvenir. :)
I hope that you are all enjoying your day and are doing well. Happy belated Mother's Day, as well!
xo Rachelle
This is such a great DIY! I have one of those with a forget-me-not, except it's in a circle locket. :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds beautiful! I'll have to see it sometime. :)
DeleteThis is so sweet... I might just have to try it
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an amazing idea!
ReplyDeleteHey, now that's cute!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely idea! love it :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog! And gorgeous photography!
ReplyDeleteKeep it up :]
Blessings,
Sarah
Thank you so much, Sarah! That is very encouraging. :)
DeleteRachelle! I cannot tell you how much time i just spent going through your blog! I LOVE it! i really do! you're photography style is so great and i love your adventures! i can't wait to read more!
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abbey
Aw, Abbey! Thank you so very much! You are so kind, and made my day. I can't wipe the smile off my face. :D I am so inspired by your blog, so it is amazing to hear such sweet and wonderful feedback from you! Thank you!
DeleteLovely. Thats so creative! Did you get that idea from Pinterest?
ReplyDelete~Janai
Thank you, Janai! No, I didn't. My mom and I were actually shopping at Michaels and when we found the glass pendants, we thought it would be fun to press flowers in them. :)
DeleteWow this is a fabulous idea! I've never thought of it before. Great job!
ReplyDeletei LOVE this DIY! It's super cute :)
ReplyDeleteI definitely want to do something like this!!
Laura
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This is beautiful!!
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