Villard de Lans is one of the most beautiful places when it comes to flowers. They're everywhere, fields full of different flowers are scattered everywhere for tourists & locals to swoon over.
So I decided to steal some... well pick some.
I'm not totally sure on how you're supposed to press flowers, but this method seemed to work. Once home, I laid them out on a piece of paper on my windowsill & let them dry for a little while before piling a load of books on them... how delicate.
After about three days , I checked back on them and they were beautifully flattened.
All that came after that was arranging & sellotaping them in place. I love how they can make an otherwise plain page look beautiful.
Also that text on the paper I used, is an extract of a book that a good friend of mine has written. She is 17 years old & very talented. One day this book will be published, watch this space!
Also that text on the paper I used, is an extract of a book that a good friend of mine has written. She is 17 years old & very talented. One day this book will be published, watch this space!
Listening toooo: 'Treading Water' & 'Humming Bird' by Alex Clare
(I'm still at Reading festival as this post is published, so if you don't hear of me again...I've been eaten by a pack of wolves whilst camping, not to panic anyone or anything........) If not, then hopefully I've been to see Alex Clare, woooooo - hence the little obsession.
Oh that works well, I've never tried pressing flowers before! Hope you're having a blast at Reading.
ReplyDeleteThis was my first time in aaaages, its so easy, worth having a go :P And it was perfect thank you Jane!xx
DeleteFlower pressing is just lovely. Years ago I pressed roses from my great aunt and uncles golden wedding anniversary. My uncle has now passed but when I found the rose and gave it to my aunt, she said it was the most precious thing she had ever been given.
ReplyDeleteSuch a simple thing can mean so much to someone!
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That is such a thoughtful gift, sounds perfectxx
DeleteOh I love flower pressing!
ReplyDeleteMy cousin pressed her wedding bouquet, and it looks stunning!
Such a clever idea!
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Isn't it just, I'd never thought of it before, but one day I'd love to do that too myself aha, such a good way of remembering the day in a beautiful wayxx
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ReplyDeleteI said beautiful flower pressing and I hope you enjoyed the festival!
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Thank you Karen! I loved the festival, can't wait for another nowxx
DeleteHow beautiful!! I never thought to press my own flowers! Would be lovely to frame them and display them around the house =)
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Love the idea, especially when they all come with memories from different travels or eventsxx
DeleteOh pressed flowers! I use to collect a lot of that when I was younger, these days I just enjoy bouquet's and then having them dry out naturally to hang :)
ReplyDeleteThat must look lovely too, might have a go myselfxx
DeleteGorgeous! I love to put pressed flowers in my journal.
ReplyDeleteSame, they look so beautiful & intricatexx
DeleteI love the art of flower pressing - they're so pretty to look at
ReplyDeleteAgreed, I love themxx
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ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely!
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super pretty! thanks for your lovely comments on my illustrations too! these tracks are really great <3 lovely blog! x x
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That looks so gorgeous! I must try this at some point. Gorgeous blog and post, I've followed you.
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This is such a cute idea, i definitely need more flower pressing in my life after seeing this!
ReplyDeleteWhat do you do with them once they are pressed?
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