Pressed flowers card blog post with supply list
Happy Wednesday Crafty friends!!
Wildflowers are like nature’s little surprises, popping up unexpectedly in meadows, along roadsides, and even in our own gardens. They’re the rebels of the plant world—unintentionally planted, yet thriving with their unique charm.
Whether it’s the sunny faces of ox-eye daisies or the delicate pink petals of ragged robin or blue cornflowers wildflowers bring a touch of magic to our landscapes. Plus, they’re essential for wildlife, providing nectar for bees and butterflies. So, next time you spot a wildflower, give it a nod—it’s a tiny hero in the grand tapestry of nature!
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I hope you like today's kit.. i have really enjoyed working with it. I plan on doing a little journal with it at the weekend if i get a bit of play time
Wildflower Meadow Sweet and Simple
and Papercrafting Kit PDF Digital Download is available on the website here - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/XjwO4
You can find all of the samples for today's launch on the website listing for the kit
Here is a look at all 25 pages in the kit
This kit contains:
25 beautiful printable pages - Toppers, tag, wildflower prints and a selection of co-ordinating papers
Supplies list
- The cardblank i am using here is a 300gsm beautifully hammered bright white pre-scored card blank. I get these cardblanks on amazon here - https://amzn.to/46kC9BT i'm sure you will agree this is a fab price for a 50 pack of 300gsm
- Spellbinders embossing folder - https://amzn.to/3WAvxME
I love batch embossing while i have got the folder and my machine out.. i thought you might to see what the embossing looks like on different colours and finishes - pearl, matte etc..
- Kraft card - https://amzn.to/3WxcJhc
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink Mini ink pad to edge the card - https://amzn.to/4cQqkpJ
- Twine - https://amzn.to/46kCGUp
- The pink flower is from this set on amazon - https://amzn.to/3WksE0U i really love using these on my cards at the moment. I just cut them down at the back to fit flatter on the card (snip the yellow bit off)
- I used a couple of my printable ivy leaves which you can find here on the website: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/zJHWx
Super easy to cut out!! Once downloaded you have access to as many as you need for your crafty projects. just print and cut as you need them
The teeny tiny flower was punched with my kiddo's paper punch i got off amazon here: https://amzn.to/3Wf1J6D if you look back through my cards you will see i love using these on my cards - the size of the flower is perfect for filler flowers or for when you just want something small as a embellishment.
The preserved / pressed flowers and leaves are some of my stash from my Flower preserving classes.
I do online quarterly classes for flower pressing and preserving, sealing and using them in projects.
If you would like the details for the classes you can message me here
Pressing flowers is like capturing a fleeting moment of nature’s beauty. 🌸✨
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just someone who appreciates the simple joys of life, pressing flowers can be a delightful and therapeutic activity. Imagine carefully placing delicate petals between the pages of a flower press or even a heavy old book, waiting patiently for them to dry and flatten. It’s like preserving a memory—a snapshot of a sunny day, a romantic stroll, or a special occasion. And when you rediscover those pressed blooms months later, they evoke nostalgia and a sense of connection to the past. So go ahead, gather those blossoms, press them gently, and create your own little botanical time capsules
This hobby isn't just for the summer, you can press all your round!! There are still flowers and leaves in the winter that can be pressed.
Make sure you get the most out of your cut flowers from the flower shop as soon as they start to turn you
can press lots of flowers to then use them in your projects.. and it's not just for cards and albums. You can use them for resin crafts, candles, soap making, cake craft - they have so many uses.
If you are able to cut mdf or you have a store near you that can cut to size i do have a downloadable tutorial for you to make your own flower press at home, and i am working on a little ebook for preserving if you would like to join the list for this you can message me here
Amazon have a really nice little starter kit which contains a press and a basic tool set - you can find that here: https://amzn.to/4cTmoEy
If you just love the beauty of pressed flowers and would like to use them on your cards without having to press them yourself - you can always buy your own packs of pressed flowers and leaves, there are some lovely ones on amazon
Check out this beautiful set with natural flowers and leaves - https://amzn.to/4fjOXga
Or this lovely colourful set - https://amzn.to/4bZ2xma
You can find more options on my facebook post i did here
** Please remember to seal your flowers if you are using them on cards or any papercraft project. You can seal them and glue them all with mod podge. This is so important as they are very brittle and delicate so to make them stand the test of time... it is always advisable to seal them.
You can find a great little starter bottle of mod podge here: https://amzn.to/4c53r0A
I hope you like today's little blog post, it is a little bit different. I am a fully qualified florist so i love it when my favourite crafty projects over - link. If you do like this and would like to see more then the best way to let me know is to join my facebook group then you will be able to see what i am upto and even request certain videos and tutorials. You can find the group here: - https://www.facebook.com/groups/672573406875861
Thank you for reading, Happy crafting!! xo
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