Pressing Flowers Between Glass - Cottage Vlog
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How to press flowers between glass - DIY Pressed Flower Wall Art
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Here are a few rules I follow when foraging for flowers:
1. I do not recommend picking wildflowers if you live in a populated area - it's so important to leave these plants to the bees, insects, and animals. A great alternative is to go to a nursery and buy some flowers in bloom, then you can enjoy them in the future.
2. If you do go out to forage flowers, go somewhere that there is very little or no human traffic. I go to an isolated mountain slope where few, if any, other people go. That way you can ensure the area will no be affected by many people picking flowers.
3. When picking flowers outdoors, pick only one bloom per plant and forage in a large area. This will ensure that no single patch will be affected.
4. Most important: thank nature for her bounty, she is so generous with her gifts of plants and flowers - we must always take time to appreciate every single flower.
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My father made me a flowerpress when I was young. I am 71 now and just started using it again now with my own granddaughter of 5! She loves flowers just like me.
@maykwiatuszek6572
3 жыл бұрын
@@patricemarie2960 I can't take my eyes off the flowers, love them ❤️
@traceytaylor9289
3 жыл бұрын
that is adorable!
@Aco747lyte
2 жыл бұрын
I press flowers, too. Thomasina my little sister showed me. It's an act of love, pressing flowers. I have homemade journals packed with them. 💖
@zehraselcenaykac1531
2 жыл бұрын
So lovely ❤️
@wildrosecece
Жыл бұрын
I am smiling. I want to do this with my granddaughter someday.
I recently came across your channel and it is a breath of fresh air to watch your videos. My cat and I developed the routine of lying in bed and watching your videos until I fall asleep. Funny tidbit, my cat only ever watches a video that feature other animals. This is the first time she has ever sat with me and watched this without doing anything else :) I guess she feels relaxed like I do too
@snw730
3 жыл бұрын
My cat and I are literally doing the exact same thing 💕
@The_Artist_Soul
3 жыл бұрын
Its same with me, when I dont feel asleep watch these videos, just relaxes me a lot and I sleep
How very fortunate you are to live in the midst of such natural beauty and majesty. I believe in karma. Therefore, yours must be a spirit that reaching perfection. You present such a quiet peace. I've found myself watching at least one of your videos at bedtime to help quiet my mind and settle my emotions. Between the picturesque scenery, the music you select, the sound of your voice ... even the subject matter ... seem to help me relax and leave the stress and disappointments of the day behind. I am able to settle into the darkness for a hopefully transcendent sleep. Thank you. I hope someday to find a life like yours.
@patricemarie2960
3 жыл бұрын
I feel , and hear a very reticent "spirit" .... when I listen to this lovely fairy's life unfold. 💓💕
I’ve been watching you a few years, and you have at 59 years old inspired me to pick beautiful bits of nature around my land. My mother who’s passed years ago used to press and dry flowers for her shadow boxes she’d sell. She’d gather little dried cones, seed pods, grasses and flowers, and my dad would cut the wood, stain it, cover her works of art with glass, and leather strips with tacks at the corners. This was her way to bring in some extra income as full time mom. She was beautiful, and her work was sold at art shows around Southern California in the 70’s. I miss her delicate creativity and this so reminds me of her❤. I’m going to start creating beauty myself as a way to honor her.
@kRisTA.NoeLLe
4 ай бұрын
That was such a sweet comment... It actually brought a tear to my eye 🩷🥲🌷
I'm so jealous of where you live. I am dreaming of one day to own a small cottage in the woods too.
@rosie-ti9dt
3 жыл бұрын
me as well :)
@indubalawahengbam6448
3 жыл бұрын
you don't have to be jealous just beleive in your dream
@1av3nder62
3 жыл бұрын
I daydream of this life connecting with nature instead of the suburban area
@torimiller4501
3 жыл бұрын
Do you know where she lives?
@indubalawahengbam6448
3 жыл бұрын
@@torimiller4501 in a peaceful place
I have always wanted to try this out. Thanks for the inspiration 🌷
I put some guidance on picking flowers responsibly in the description! Also, I upload videos every Wednesday! Best wishes ❤️ Love and Light to all Let’s connect, Instagram: the_cottage_fairy
@zaidiyusra
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I am a new user. Where is the description box with more instructions?
@kenycewescott1295
2 жыл бұрын
Does the flowers lose its color?
Thank you! I'm going to try me hand at pressed flowers. You've already inspired me to start painting again. Feeling guilty about how much plastic we use, I started watching out the Kefir bottles and painting them. My thought is to fill them with flowers from my garden and leave them as random little gifts on people's doorstep. 😉❤
You seem to address everything that I am interested in, but haven't yet learned how to do. Thank you so much for making these wonderful videos and helping me along my journey. Lottie x
When I look at the beautiful clouds covering the mountains in the morning and the sunshine passing through the veil of clouds . I say it's a mysterious beauty. At night when i sit in my small garden and look up at the sky embellished with millions of twinkling stars , I feel a serene joy within and say to myself that the mysterious beauty of th earth can't be an accident or evolution but it is a magnificent creation created by magnificent hands of God who alone can create such beauties in such beautiful detail that mesmerized both eyes and the heart.
literally a living life of enola holmes and a bit mix of cinderella (plus ; fairytales of course) btw , im glad that someone's live a dream of what i've been dreaming about , thank you for being inspirational 😊
You teach every individual value Education on life with the simplicity of nature's gift. DearestFairy 🧚
Your channel is such a calming spirit, Thank You!
That’s beautiful. When I was a teen, we’d dry flowers onto clear tape and roll over the tape on top and make little clear bookmarks. You can then punch a hole and put yarn for the outside.
@reillysteinhour7845
3 жыл бұрын
I do that all the time!
@chebbiereadsandknits672
3 жыл бұрын
@@reillysteinhour7845 - Nice!
Thank You for not being to introverted to share your Art with the world. Because I as an introvert know this wasn’t easy probably at the beginning. But I think the world so needs some magic fairy pixie dust. You are a breathe of fresh air. And did I hear correctly young lady, you say you were 19? Oh my, what an old, wise, soul.
Th peace and calmness I get from watching you and listening to your stories . I even got out my flower press that I havent seen for years and pressed some flowers from IRELAND with love
I love and appreciate your soothing relaxing beautiful videos. At 3 a.m., they are a wonderful sleeping pill
Thank you this is SO BEAUTIFUL. I"m going to try it. I really love your beautiful full of nature videos.
I really loved your videos, it makes me calm during a stressful day.
Thank goodness Women around like this Lady! 🌺🌻🌼🌸🌹☘️
I love pressed flower projects, I made some pressed flower designs on my bookmarks together with Bible verses. Indeed, flowers are beautiful words that only people who appreciate God's creation truly understand. Thanks for sharing your life with us, you're such an inspiration with lovely voice too. Your storytelling is great. Keep it up, from Philippines.
Can I mention how your bg songs are so soothing and healing. I feel like I'm there with you while watching this. Thank you very much.
Hello, I just wanted to thank you for showing so clearly how to do this. I’ve had a go at it over the years but now understand why the results were less than perfect (lol). I’m ready to give it another go...Perfect timing with Spring here also! Thanks again 🌸🌼🌸
Amidst all the noise and chaos going on in the world right now, your KZread channel is a breath a fresh to my soul. The videos you’ve shown including this one is such a beautiful relief for me. Thank you so much for sharing this!
So simple and beautiful. I’m definitely getting inspiration from you for home decor if I ever get my own space. Thanks so much for showing us another way of living.
After watching your video, I looked for my pressed flowers collections; came to appreciate now- the work of art. I bought them from surplus bidding. Thank you and God bless!
Your truly living the life, worth living ... Stay blessed beautiful !
This is how I always envision myself. Living in the mountains. I live through you and your videos. Thanks for keeping my dreams alive 🙏🏽
So soothing and beautiful! Thank you for putting so much into these videos...It’s so much appreciated! 👍🏼❤️🙏🏼
So beautiful, love your floral glass creations 💕🌸🌼🌷⚘🌿💕
I would LOVE a card with some dried flowers in it! How beautiful!
I always miss the beauty of the spring mountain flowers after their gone. What a wonderful way to preserve that moment in time as the snow falls. We seem to wait so long for the next year, thank you, I look forward to this next year. :)
Thankyou so much you faced the camera this time.we love your personality 💜
Your videos, presentation, your voice , your lifestyle and surrounding is like meditation.
What a beautiful place 🥺😭 watching your videos before going to bed helps me sleep. Or at least my dream will bring me where this beautiful place is ✨💖
Thank you for sharing your stories. I hope to see more. Take care always. ❤️
You're so gentle and angelic just like a fairy! Stay safe! Lots of love from a fan of yours 🥰🥰🥰
I just found your videos, they are so beautiful! I love how you make things with dried flowers and teas!
Thanks for bringing peace 💐 to a moment
I just love pressing flowers in books. I actually just sorted my now large collection of them into categories a few days ago. I love to use them in journals, artwork and jewellery. I just love your videos, have only seen your most recent ones so have decided to start from the very beginning of your KZread journey. So very glad I have. You have such a calming, caring sweetness about you which I adore. If only there were more gentle spirits in this world... big hugs
This was very calming and so blissful. Thank you so much for creating this. Love love ❤
Oh how lovely...thank you for sharing about the pressed flowers Paolaxxx
Such spectacular views! Thanks for all your videos!
So lovely. Thank you for the calming video and instructions
Esta es la tranquilidad que necesitaba, your videos are so amazing, I just subscribed after watching one of them. Thank you for bringing us this peace.
Your videos are so beautiful, they fill me with hope and inspiration.
Lovely I cant wait to get going with my pressed flowers and the video of the mountains with calming music is very heart warming .I have passed this on to some loved ones.
Wow! It's so simple yet so beautiful! And your job is pristine!
Everything is so praceful and calming in this vlog aghh so relaxing and its ❤
God bless you! I feel so calm right now!
Thank you for sharing with us. I live near the cascades on the NW side. When I can't get into nature myself I love watching your videos because we share the beauty that Washington provides!
Loving the mountains! I think this was my favourite video so far 😍
@TheCottageFairy
4 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you!!! 🤗
Love the pressed flower creations!
You are wonderful! Thank you for sharing your story with us.😀
Everything about this channel is ART
I love the flowers in the glass frame - there are so many wildflowers in my yard in spring and summer I would love to display in winter.
Thank you for the closeup of the gorgeous Washington wildflowers. There is such a variety there! Wondering video!🌸😊
Your pet is bundle of joy to be around.
Every dog should be able to run free and happy like yours
My children would visit their father in Washington State for the summer. They always spoke of it's beauty. I feel so blessed to witness what you see and to learn the beautiful things you teach. I thank you for what you do and for showing me what a beautiful state Washington is. My children are grown and some have children of there own now. I have grandchildren that are grown and one that is just a toddler. It would be such a blessing to one day drive across the country to see all the places they saw with their dad. He and I divorced over thirty years ago. He and our children would tell me of the beauty there. By the way I'm new here. I know I'll be back, God willing. Thank you.
this is a great video, not just how to do, but also how to be! Love your channel!
I have recently starting all your videos. So calming! The book recommendations are something I look forward too.
I've just discovered you and have watched 2 of your blogs so far. So restful and inspiring at the same time.❤️❤️❤️
Wow ! I love art thanks for sharing how you make this projects so awesome. Im inspired your very talented
i am so obsessed with your peaceful way of life and creative energy. It's like watching a future version of myself - I have always longed to leave city life and live among nature. Thank you for your videos
Очень рада, что нашла Ваш канал! Обожаю видео такого формата! Благодарю за труд!
I have always wanted to do this...! Thank you so much for your beautiful video! 🌱🌸💐🌼🪷🍃
Loved it again! Thank you for your inspiration!
Thank you for the share! 😊 I really enjoy being with you among those beautiful mountains and the flowers! Amazing Creator! Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴.
Everything is beautiful! 😀🤗
I’m making this for my mom for Christmas, can’t wait for them to finish!
@AdventureswithAmirah
3 жыл бұрын
❤️🎄❤️
@thislittlemaverick5347
3 жыл бұрын
May I ask where you will get the glass frame thing from?
Please make more and more videos like this.🥺❤️ This is too good
Thank you..love the pressed flowers. Thank you. Love how I live...
What a joy 💕
Wow ! I discovered your channel just recently and its helped me relax and get 8mspired . I paint with watercolors and seeing you inspired me to start a new series of drawings all about still life and flowers with a natural , neutral backdrop . Different from what I usually do but I'm enjoying it .
I always get really emotional with your videos. They are just perfect. Thanks for sharing your beautiful experience in this life. I am from Brazil and since from here, I send you all my gratitude.
Hello from my new subscriber I absolutely adore your videos they bring me so much joy and peace Thank you, there is such a sense of calm and elegance in all that you do please continue one day I will to move from this city and enjoy a rural life like you Honestly you’re my inspiration x
Will surely try this. So so so beautiful. 🖤
First of all, you live in a beautiful place.Thank you very much for sharing your talent, I have just started with pressed flowers when I came upon your video.I am 82 and I thought that I was to old, but I enjoy making pictures with the flowers I have pressed , look forward to your next video.THank you.
Love your peaceful lifestyle & creativity 🌸🌼
it feels so refreshing😍😍
Thank you fairy, for making me so relaxed! Love from Sri Lanka!
Breathtakingly Beautiful 🌸🌼🌺🏵
Oh thank you for inspiring me to make these for our new, first together, home :) This is so pretty!
So beautiful xx
Love this thank you been wanting to do this for awhile 🥰🌿🌼🌷
those are beautiful! what a great idea
How Beautiful 🌼 I will have to try this. I live in the Pacific Northwest as well. The dark winter days here can be hard at times. Flowers always bring me such Joy, I love the idea of preserving summer memories for a winter pick me up. I am really enjoying the videos you share. Thank you 🙏🏼.
Beautiful and calming..💚🌷
What a breathtaking view from your place. The way you touch and preserve the flowers so naive yet relaxing. Now I am inspired to do more silent videos.. Please continue to inspire people like me.
Seus vídeos transmitem uma paz...🌻🌳🌲
Living in a tiny cottage away from humans has been my dream and your vlogs are so addictive. Your voice so calm and peaceful..The music is so good..Somehow this makes me depressed but not in a bad way..I'm just overwhelmed with emotions right now..
Thank you for sharing such beautiful scenery. I enjoy your videos very much!
Beautiful!
New favorite channel, only not long enough! :)
I ❤️ presser 🌸 Art! Thank you for sharing!
Wow what a creativity........ 👍👍
I love the flower art 🖼️
So beautiful and artistic . :-)) .Loved it so much . You are a god gifted child , totally in blend with nature .
Uuuooo!! Una maravilla el cuadro de cristal con las plantas y flores secas 🤩