Pressed Flower bookmarks

This brings back fond memories as a child. Often, my friends and I would

pick dandelions or, if we were allowed, some flowers from the garden. We

would bring them home and press them in a heavy book for at least a day,

and afterwards create bookmarks.

Take a nature walk with your children and collect some flowers or other

small and delicate items that can be pressed. Once you’ve found enough,

bring them home and press them in a heavy book in between paper towel.

You’ll want to wait at least five hours before taking them out. (We left them overnight).
While you

wait, cut up some pieces of cardstock- even cardboard from an old cereal

box will do. The idea is that it will be stiff enough to be used as a

bookmark. Cut the cardboard to the size and shape that you desire.

Finally it's time to decorate! If you’d like to paint the cardboard or colour it

before placing your pressed flowers- go for it! Otherwise, simply place your

pressed flowers (or other items) onto the bookmark. Next, you’ll need

some mactac.

Mactac is very sticky and hard to work with so this might be time for the

adult to step in! Measure and cut the appropriate size of mactac for the

bookmark (I like to cover the back and front of the bookmark). Carefully and

slowly, slide the back of the mactac off as you press the sticky side down

on the flowers. Trim any extra edges you may have.

And there you have it- a stunning handmade bookmark!