Pressed Flower Stickers

For these stickers, you can either buy pre-pressed flowers or collect and press your own following the directions below!

Pressing Flowers

Tips:

• The best flowers for pressing include ones with a single layer of petals and flat faces. Avoid using flowers with fleshy, water-rich petals. They may be prone to mold or scorch when pressed.

• When pressing, leave ¾ inches of space in between flowers.

Flower Pressing Methods:

1. In a flower press: Buy or make your own! This method distributes the pressure the most evenly, and you don’t have to worry about damaging any books! Results in 2-4 weeks.

2. In a book: Place two papers that will absorb moisture (I like to use a piece of parchment paper folded in half) into a sturdy book. Place the flowers in between those papers, close the book, and place a heavy weight on top. Wait 2-4 weeks for flowers to dry. 

3. For fast results: There are easy to find methods on the internet for using an iron or microwave if you are looking to press flowers in minutes. Note that the color and texture may not be as desirable as the other methods.

Making your stickers

1. Remove dried flowers from chosen press

2. Place tape sticky side down onto parchment paper

3. Lay flowers on top of tape

4. Add another layer of tape, sticky side down, on top of the flowers

5. Cut out your stickers

6. Peel off the parchment paper backing and place them anywhere you like!