flower pressing

This week is British Flowers Week and what better way to celebrate than with a spot of flower pressing.

On your daily walk, see how many flowers you can spot.  Notice the colour of the flower petals and leaves. Take photographs of the flowers.

If the flowers are abundant (lots of them), pick a flower and press the flower petals in between 2 sheets of kitchen roll and place inside a heavy or big book. The flower will dry in a few days and can be used to make beautiful cards or pictures.

When back inside, find out what the flowers you photographed are called.  Make a drawing or painting of the flowers. Be as accurate or as arty if you want.

flower pressing
flower pressing
flower printing
flower pressing