Herbal Valentines

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Herbal Valentines

 

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 1/2 cup 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 flower paper. 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