Make Your Own Pressed Flowers in the Microwave

 

I just discovered "Microfleur."  This wonderful little press permits you to make gorgeous pressed flowers in your microwave... 

What can you make with press flowers? Here are a few handy books to help you along:

pressed flower art 

microfleur projects

One thing I love to do with pressed flowers are cards.  All you need is a blank card to begin your journey.  I found a great deal for 50 blank cards with envelopes.  

In my opinion, there is nothing like receiving a handmade card!!

Another simple and yet awesome idea is making bookmarks and offering them as little gifts on their own or add them to a larger gift.  Either way, the recipient will be thrilled!  Here is where you can find your blank bookmarks:  White Bookmarks with Hole, If you want tassels for the finishing touch, you'll find a great deal for 100 Tassels in twenty three rich colors.