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Pressed flower bookmarks

Slim bookmarks with real pressed flowers sealed under clear laminate, a gift for every reader you know.

Pressed flower bookmarks
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time30 minutes plus 2 weeks pressing
Cost$4 to $10
SpringMother's DayDollar storeUnder $20GiftsThings to sellOutdoors

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Press the flowers
    1

    Press the flowers

    Press small, flat flowers in a heavy book for 2 weeks.

  2. Step 2: Arrange them
    2

    Arrange them

    Lay flowers on the cardstock with tweezers. Leave the top 1 in clear.

  3. Step 3: Seal them
    3

    Seal them

    Peel the laminate backing. Lay it over slowly from 1 end to push out air.

  4. Step 4: Trim the edges
    4

    Trim the edges

    Cut around the card, leaving a 1/8 in clear border so it stays sealed.

  5. Step 5: Add a tassel
    5

    Add a tassel

    Punch a hole at the top. Loop a ribbon through it.

Edie's tip

Ferns and tiny daisies press thinnest and look best.

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