Ingredients
- Fresh or dried flowers
- Heavy weight paper or cardstock
- Clear adhesive or glue stick
- Scissors
- A heavy book or press
- Optional: decorative paper or embellishments
Instructions
- Select Your Flowers: Choose flowers that resonate with you.
- Press the Flowers: Place flowers between heavy paper in a book for 1-2 weeks.
- Prepare the Journal Cover: Cut cardstock to your desired size.
- Arrange the Flowers: Lay out flowers on the cardstock without gluing.
- Adhere the Flowers: Apply adhesive to the back of each flower and press down.
- Let It Dry: Allow the glue to set fully in your workspace.
- Finish the Cover: Optionally laminate or add a protective layer.
Notes
Store in a dry place away from sunlight to preserve color. Consider repurposing the cover once it’s weathered, perhaps by framing it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
