I up-cycled a junk mail envelope with glassine windows. I covered the envelope using miscellaneous scrapbook paper, book pages and washi tape. I glued the flowers onto a book page and slipped into the envelope, after the glue dried). The glassine protects the flowers. I did some garden journaling on the back. The middle pressed flower is a larkspur.
A lovely memento of my garden.
The violas and pansies filled the garden with beautiful pockets of colors. I have enjoyed picking them for micro-mini bouquets and for pressing. I use heavy books and sandwich the flowers in between newsprint paper. In about 3 to 4 weeks, they should be pressed. Do not press wet flowers (they will mold). Pick them when the morning dew is gone. Late after noon is a good time for me to do my picking.
In this wine barrel container, I have a mix of violas, pansies and in the center there is a Sweet William. All from seed.
Pansy "Swiss Giant Blend" - Botanical Interests
Sweet William " Lace Mantle" - Renee's Garden
Viola "King Henry" - Botanical Interests
Viola "Sorbet XP Select Blend"
