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✺ Steps
1
Go for a walk
Collect flowers at their driest — avoid mornings when dew is still on them. Daisies, cowslip, vetch and clover all press beautifully.
2
Press between heavy books
Lay flowers between sheets of baking paper, then inside the heaviest books you own. Pile more books on top. Leave for 5–7 days.
3
Arrange on card
Cut card to A6. Lay out your arrangement — play around before gluing. The less perfect, the better.
4
Glue and seal
Dab a tiny amount of PVA on each flower using a cocktail stick. Press gently. Let dry for at least an hour, then add a coat of Mod Podge.
5
Write your message
Write inside with a fine felt-tip or a dip pen. Add a wax-sealed sticker on the envelope for full marks.
💡 Tips
Thinner flowers press better — avoid chunky centres like sunflowers for your first try.
Press more than you need — some will tear when you try to lift them.
A piece of baking paper under your card stops it sticking to the table.
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WHAT YOU NEED
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Wild flowers
Pressed and dried — at least 5 days before
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Heavy card
At least 300gsm — white or cream
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PVA glue
Diluted slightly with water
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Mod Podge
For sealing