Getting pressed flowers into a picture frame?

Ok, long story short, my husband and I just lost a child. At the hospital we were given, along with the memory box, a 10x13-ish size card that says "In memory of..." and gives his name and birth stats, then at the very bottom has his hand and foot prints. Then we were given a large vase of flowers, and I decided to take one of the flowers and tape it in the center of the card and press it, then put the whole thing in a picture frame. It occurred to me that once the flower was flat and pressed, that I wasn't sure if I would be able to get it in the frame without losing half the petals. Does anyone know how to successfully do this? Thanks

Getting pressed flowers into a picture frame?
I'm very sorry for your loss.





Just a little dab of glue to the back of the flower (apply with a toothpick) will hold the flower in place until you can carefully lay the glass on top of the flower. Make sure everything is completely dry though, you don't want trapped moisture to create mold.
Reply:Yes, at least that's how I would do it. To press the flower lay it between a couple of paper towels and place in a large heavy book. Set more books or a weight on top and let sit for several days (or weeks depending on the thickness of the flower...) Hope that helped! Report It

Reply:My condolences on your loss.





Press the flowers between paper towels in a book under some heavy furniture for a couple of weeks. Then when they are pressed, add them to your card. Here is how


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