Tag Archives: Dried Flowers

Care and Storage of Dried Flowers and Plants

Dried flowers and other plants that you use in your projects and decorations are delicate and should be stored and cared for properly. With proper care, you will be able to retain the color, shape and beauty of your dried plants. Dry plants must be protected from moisture. If they have too much moisture, they […]

How to Make Bottles of Flowers in Oil

There are many ways to display dried flowers. From pressing and framing to displaying in pretty vases, they can be used to add color and beauty to the home. Blooms such as statice, strawflowers, and baby’s breath displayed in bottles of oil are strikingly beautiful and highly unique. Try this easy way to make decorative […]

Create Homemade Incense Tablets for Holiday Gift Giving

Do your friends and family enjoy buying and burning incense? If so, you may want to contemplate making a batch of homemade incense tablets to give to each of them this holiday season. In my experience, homemade incense tablets are relatively easy to make. With that said, here’s a quick rundown on how to get […]

Pressed Flower Crafts

Pressed flowers can be beautiful for crafts and home decor. They can bend the flowers and dry them very easily. Choose flat flowers and leaves, or even enough weeds. In drying flowers, I simply use a book, a heavy brick above. I put the book on tissue-paper and insert the flowers as flattering as possible. […]

Victorian Craft Ideas: Create a Victorian Calling Card Holder

Are you looking for unique Victorian craft ideas? In Victorian times every family member had their own calling card which was given to friends and neighbors when the family visited another home. These cards were considered de rigeur for the sophisticated lady or gentlemen when making a social call. Calling cards were also created to […]