A seriously great idea for a fall decoration around the house/apt is a pretty piece made with dried flowers!
Ready for this adorable story? My friend has saved every rose her boyfriend of 5 years has given her & plans on using all of them for something big in the future (wedding centerpieces…?? biiiig AWWW!) She has them in a huge vase for now while she decides what to do. AKA when he finally puts a RING on it!
Anyway! She gave me some tips on how to perfectly dry & save your flowers. Start collecting them, the possibilities are endless!
Tip 1
Don’t wait too long to start drying out your roses. You want to preserve your petals before they start falling off the stem and getting too wilted.
Tip 2
Once your rose is wilting and the edges start to darken, hang your flowers upside down from the ceiling.
I suggest tying the stems together with a string and taping it to the ceiling. Let it hang there for several days.
Tip 3
After the first full day of hanging, spray your flowers with hairspray. They preserve your petals and keep them from molding and preserve their shape!
Tip 4
It will take several days to dry out your flowers. Don’t move them until they’re crunchy to the touch! From there, you can make potpourri or use them as a decoration!
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