Preserving Nature by Pressing In Waxed Paper

Materials:

• Assorted flat foliage such as leaves, grass and flower petals - you may press your flowers first if you prefer

• Wax paper

• Warm Iron

• Scissors

Directions:

• Cut two sheets of wax paper.

• Arrange flowers and leaves on one side of the wax paper.

• Cover flowers with a second sheet of wax paper.

• Press a warm iron (not hot) over the top sheet of wax paper.  This seals the wax paper and helps preserve the pressed flower and leaf arrangement.

• Trim the edges.

Variations:

• Sprinkle glitter between the sheets of wax paper before ironing.

• Use some crayon shavings for extra color.

• Draw on the wax paper with crayons, decorate with fresh or pressed flowers, foliage and botanicals, then iron.

• Try using potpourri for a different look.

• Use some herbs and spices for a nice smell.

• Include feathers, a bit of sand or other natural objects.