Choosing the Right Flowers
Select flowers that press well and retain their color. Flowers like pansies, violets, daisies, and ferns are excellent choices. They maintain their shape and vibrant hues, making your journal pages pop.
Preparing Flowers for Journaling
Start by pressing the flowers. Place them between the pages of a heavy book or use a flower press. Leave them for a week or more until they are completely dry. This ensures they lie flat and are easy to work with.
Decorating Journal Pages
- Borders and Frames: Use pressed flowers to create borders around your journal entries. Arrange small flowers and leaves along the edges of the page for a decorative frame.
- Backgrounds: Place flowers in the background of your pages. Glue them lightly and write over them with a fine-tip pen. This adds a subtle, beautiful backdrop to your writing.
- Highlighting Entries: Use pressed flowers to draw attention to specific entries. Place a flower next to important notes or quotes to make them stand out.
Creating Floral Collages
Combine different flowers and leaves to create collages. Mix and match colors and shapes to form unique designs. These collages can be focal points on your journal pages, adding an artistic element to your entries.
Seasonal Themes
Align your pressed flowers with the seasons. Use spring blooms like cherry blossoms and tulips in your spring journal entries. For summer, opt for vibrant flowers like sunflowers and daisies. Autumn entries can feature warm-toned leaves and chrysanthemums. Winter can include evergreens and holly.
Adding Personal Touches
Incorporate pressed flowers from memorable events, like flowers from a wedding bouquet or a special garden visit. This adds a personal and sentimental touch to your journal, making it a cherished keepsake.
Integrating with Planner Pages
Use pressed flowers to decorate your planner pages. Add them to monthly and weekly spreads to bring a touch of nature to your planning. Use small flowers or leaves to mark important dates and events.
DIY Flower Stickers
Create your own flower stickers. Attach pressed flowers to adhesive paper and cut them out. These stickers can be used throughout your journal and planner, making it easy to add floral accents wherever you like.
Combining with Other Elements
Mix pressed flowers with other journaling elements like washi tape, stamps, and stickers. This combination adds depth and texture to your pages. Use washi tape to secure the flowers in place or create borders around them.
Maintaining Your Journal
To ensure your pressed flowers stay intact, use a thin layer of clear-drying glue. Avoid using too much glue, as it can cause the flowers to wrinkle or discolor. Consider laminating your favorite pages to protect the flowers and keep them looking fresh.
Displaying Your Work
Showcase your floral journal pages. Use a photo frame to display particularly beautiful entries on your desk or wall. This not only preserves your work but also allows you to enjoy it daily.
Finding Inspiration
Look for inspiration in nature, botanical books, and online platforms like Pinterest and Instagram. See how others are using pressed flowers in their journals and planners, and adapt these ideas to your style.
