For the crafty people out there...?

My boyfriend always gets me flowers and I save a couple here and there so now I have a bunch of dried roses and what not. So whats a cute crafty thing I can do with these instead of boxing them up in storage or throwing them out?

For the crafty people out there...?
glue the buds on a piece of cardbord then frame it like a shadow box. I saw it on Oprah.
Reply:save the petals and use them in sachets or use them as inclusions in handmade paper. place the dried roses, no stems, in a bowl for a nice petal display. Dried out of sunlight they will keep most of their color. Dried flowers are great for natural arraignments. Dry your roses upside down to avoid them drooping. Spray the dried roses with clear acrylic sealer to keep them from dropping the petals and then use them in arrangements or a wreath. They should last a good 12 months. Hang your bunches of drying roses from pegs along a wall shelf for a nature display while they dry.
Reply:Make a wreath with them. You can get grape vine wreath forms and instructions from craft stores.
Reply:I take the dried flower petals and place them around a candle I have in a glass bowl. Also, you could make paper with them, but it isn't the easiest thing to do.
Reply:Get a plain wreath from the craft store and hot glue the roses to it. Push them close together so you can't see the wreath. It may take a while to fill it, but when you are done, you will have a lovely reminder of all the flowers he gave you. You may want to spray it with spray adhesive or hairspray when you are done to keep the petals from falling apart.
Reply:Throw those old things out! Those things are the reason your sneezing so much with allegies!
Reply:make potpourri



1. Place dried leaves and flower petals into a large bowl.



2. Gently stir until they are combined.



3. Mix in spices and seeds in small amounts to attain the fragrance you desire.



4. Add a fixative such as orrisroot, tonka or gum benzoin. The typical measurement is 2 to 3 tbsp. fixative per 4 c. petals.



5. Toss lightly until well-mixed.



6. Transfer to a ceramic or glass container and cover tightly.



7. Let stand at room temperature for five to six weeks. Periodically stir or shake the potpourri mixture during this time.



8. Place in a clear bowl and set out as decoration.





Tips:

To create a unique fragrance, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the fixative. Because essential oils are so concentrated, be sure to use the oils sparingly.



Fixatives are either ground or powdered. The ground fixative is more suitable for potpourri that will be placed in clear glass bowls. Powders leave a film on the glass.





OR







* 1) Using a large ziplock bag or large rubbermaid container, fill with dry potpourri.



* 2) Add fragrance oil to the potpourri mix with a dropper or pipette, and stir continually while adding the fragrance. Suggested use is approximately 1/4 to 1/2 oz. per pound, depending on desired scent strength. There is no hard rule on this, just scent to taste.



* 3) You can also use a liquid potpourri mixture of fragrance oil and incense solvent (DPG) and apply to dry potpourri with a spray bottle, continually spraying and mixing around until evenly distributed.



* 4) Additional fixatives such as orris root, cellulose fiber, oakmoss, etc. can be scented separately and mixed into the blend later if desired. If adding any dyed ingredients to the mix (colored shavings, petals, leaves, etc), add them later after fragrance oil has been added and allowed to absorb to prevent color bleeding.



* 5) After all ingredients are mixed, cover container tightly (do not fill to the top, leave some air space). Store in a cool dark place and allow the blend to cure for a couple of weeks before using. You may check the fragrance after a few days and add a little more if needed.



* 6) Potpourri looks great packaged in tin tie bags with a clear window, or in clear cello bags with ribbon, twine or raffia tied around the top. For an even more unique look, try packaging in our clear plastic votive tubes! If you have a retail shop, try filling large antique style counter jars and selling it by the scoop. Potpourri can be used in many creative and decorative ways, the possibilities are endless! Use in hurricane shells, as garnishing on rusty tin trays with an arrangement of grubby candles for a primitive look, or sprinkle some around items in a gift basket for an added touch. Fill cloth bags or pouches for scented sachets to freshen up your dresser drawers, your car or put inside your vacuum bag! Or there's always potpourri simmering pots :)
Reply:I think a shadow box and some laquer spray is the way to go,, i Would spray them with laquer to give them shine and arange then im shadow box,, and then you could display it in bathroom or perhaps by telephone, i thing they would be adorabele..