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Pressed Flower Cards

skill level: easiest
cost: under $5
 raft time: 10 minutes plus a few weeks to allow flowers to dry

Pick flower that are in good condition, no browning or tears. Make sure there are no insects in them.

flowers
flower press or an old big, heavy book
wax paper is using the book
construction paper or recycled paper
scissors
pens

Place flower in press or between sheets of wax paper an place inside a heavy books.
Let flowers alone for a few weeks.
Cut our some construction paper and fold in half.
Arrange flowers on cards, glue into place.
Write your message inside.