One of the many joys of warmer weather is that the flowers are back in bloom.

But how do you enjoy them beyond spring and summer?

Flower pressing is one of the best ways to ensure that you enjoy blooms all year long.

Pressed Flower Art

This process uses pressurewhether from a book or a flower pressto flatten petals and preserve them.

Although it might sound simple, theres a lot to consider as you work to savor your blooms.

If youve never pressed flowers before, where do you even begin?

Pressed Flower Art by Anna Zakirova

Well, youre in luck.

She begins by reviewing the flowers and tools youll need to start pressing.

(Chances are you have some of them in your home.)

Pressed Flower Art

One of the many joys of warmer weather is that the flowers are back in bloom.

But how do you enjoy them beyond spring and summer?

Flower pressing is one of the best ways to ensure that you enjoy blooms all year long.

Pressed Flower Art by Anna Zakirova

The artist shares everything you gotta know about the time-honored craft.

Pressed Flower Art by Anna Zakirova

Pressed Flower Art by Anna Zakirova

Pressed Flower Art by Anna Zakirova

Pressed Flower Art by Anna Zakirova