Materials;
Wax paper (12 inches wide)
1 tablespoon fresh or dried petals or leaves(such as rose petals,
lavender flowers, or small leaves)
2 or three facial tissues (like Kleenex)
2 tablespoons white glue
1/2 cup water
Small spray bottle
Cotton Cloth
Iron
Decorative craft scissors
Plain or colored paper
Glue stick
Ribbon or lace for additional decoration.
Cut about two feet of wax paper and lay it on a non-porous surfaces,
such as a counter top. Then scatter the fresh or dried petals over the wax
paper. Take a sheet of tissue and separate it into a single ply. Gently put
the tissue over the petals, overlapping the petals by 1/4 inch. Repeat
until all of the petals on the wax paper are covered.
Next, mix equal portions of white glue and water (about 1/2 cup glue
and 1/2cup water). Mix it in a small squirt bottle that has a spray (or
spritz) option....a strong stream spray won't work. Spritz the tops of the
tissue with this glue mixture, covering ever part of the tissue. You may not
need to use all of the flue mixture you made.
Using your fingers, gently dab small, uncovered areas with glue. Allow
to dry completely......about 24 hours. Some of the glue may have stuck
to the counter top. Take a regular kitchen knife and gently loosen the paper
from the counter.
Next, put a light cotton cloth over the wax paper side and iron on
medium heat. Press each area with the iron for only a few seconds or it will
scorch. This assures that all areas will adhere.
Make a template the size you would like your cards to be and cut the
paper to that size. Fold the flower paper in half...like a card. Edging it
with scissors with interesting edging adds a nice touch. Then take any
paper(card stock works best), and cut that paper about 1/2 inch smaller
than the flower paper. Fold this paper and insert it inside the folded
flowerpaper. Put a small dab of glue from a glue stick between the papers
and you have great Valentine or note-writing cards.
Source; The Herb Companion February/March 2002
Blessed Be!
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