In this installment of my pressed flowers from houseplants series, learn how easy it is to decorate a picture frame and wooden recipe box. Harvest the flowers and foliage from your indoor garden, and dry it, then decorate a wide variety of items.
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Today, we have another installment of my pressed flowers and foliage series. Pressing foliage and flowers from your indoor garden is a fun activity, and today we’re going to make something with the pressed flowers we’ve previously discussed. You can decorate various items with pressed flowers—the only limit is your imagination. Think about decorating bookmarks, lampshades, clocks, and more!
In today’s video, I’m going to add a pressed flower to one of my favorite photos of my kids. I’ll show you how to choose the right flower and apply it to the photo frame. Sometimes, subtlety is best, so I’ll likely stick to just one flower—a beautiful African violet.
I’ll walk you through the process, from selecting the flower to applying glue and securing it to the frame. You’ll also learn the importance of using the right glue (like diluted Elmer’s glue) and how to seal your work with a durable gloss varnish to protect it from UV rays and physical damage.
In the next part of the video, we’ll decorate an old wooden recipe box that belonged to my grandmother. Using dried houseplant foliage like arrowhead vine and maidenhair fern, I’ll show you how to transform this old box into something beautiful and personal.
Finally, stay tuned for our next video, where we’ll create a personalized card using pressed flowers. Thank you for stopping by today! Please leave any comments about indoor gardening tutorials you’d like to see. Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share this video. Don’t forget to click the bell if you’d like to be notified when new videos are released.
FAQs – Pressing Flowers and Foliage from Indoor Gardens
What is the focus of today’s video?
Today, we’re exploring another installment of the pressed flowers and foliage series, focusing on creating decorative items using pressed flowers from indoor gardens.
What types of items can I decorate with pressed flowers?
You can decorate a wide range of items, such as bookmarks, lampshades, clocks, photo frames, and more. The only limit is your imagination!
Which flower was chosen for the photo frame decoration in the video?
A beautiful African violet was selected for the photo frame decoration, highlighting the subtle beauty of a single flower.
What glue should I use to secure pressed flowers?
It is recommended to use diluted Elmer’s glue (one teaspoon of glue mixed with an eighth of a teaspoon of water) to securely attach the pressed flowers to your project.
How do I protect the pressed flowers once they are applied?
After applying the flowers, it’s important to seal your work with a durable gloss varnish. This protects the flowers from UV rays and physical damage, helping them last longer.
What other project was demonstrated in the video?
In addition to the photo frame, an old wooden recipe box that belonged to the creator’s grandmother was decorated using dried houseplant foliage like arrowhead vine and maidenhair fern.
What will be covered in the next video?
The next video will cover how to create a personalized card using pressed flowers, continuing the pressed flower and foliage series.
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