Capture summer beauty by pressing flowers your kids can enjoy now and treasure as lasting keepsakes.

What You’ll Need:

☐ Fresh flowers or leaves
☐ Parchment paper
☐ A heavy book (plus extras to stack)
☐ Scissors

How To:

1. Go on a flower hunt
   Look for small, flat blooms or interesting leaves—think clover, daisies, ferns, or wildflowers. Avoid thick flowers, which can mold.
2. Prep your picks
   Gently brush off dirt and trim stems so flowers lie as flat as possible.
3. Layer and press
   Place flowers between two sheets of parchment paper; then tuck them inside a heavy book.
4. Add weight
   Stack additional books on top to help press evenly.
5. Wait it out
   Leave undisturbed for 1–2 weeks until flowers are fully dry. and papery.

Make It Your Own:

Arrange flowers into patterns before pressing.

Mix blooms and greenery for texture.

Create a “collection” from one day or outing.

Pro Tips:

Pick flowers mid-morning, after the dew has dried.

Press flowers the same day you pick them.

If flowers feel damp after a few days, replace the paper.

Quick Press (For Impatient Kids!)

Have an adult help speed things up: place flowers between parchment paper and gently press with a warm iron for 10–15 seconds at a time. Let cool and repeat until dry.