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Pressed flowers make beautiful displays and excellent gifts. They are especially lovely when encapsulated inside of a picture frame. However, if not framed properly, these blooms will decay and ruin. Preserve these flowers by protecting them from the elements. Here are some simple steps to follow which will ensure the pressed flower artwork will hold the beauty of spring and summer’s brightest blooms year round.Choose the flowers to press. Decide on what flowers to press by picking dry …

It can be heartwarming for someone to receive a gift that demonstrates how well you know him or her. Personalized gifts are an excellent way to say “I love you” or “I care.” This coming Valentines, give a sweet and one-of-a-kind gift for your sweetie, friends and relatives.Quotes and messages written in calligraphy. Do you have the skill to do calligraphy? If not, this can be a new skill you can learn. There are a lot of resources that provide training and materials for those who want to l …

They say that in a marriage, you only say your vow once – on your wedding day. Vows are meant to be revisited, during good times and bad times. This can strengthen your relationship as you are reminded of why you decided to come together as a couple.Here are some ways you can use silver picture frames to provide you with visual reminders of your wedding day and all that it meant and means to you: Engraved picture frames. Pewter or sterling silver picture frames are a classic and elegant …

Mounting is a necessary step when placing your picture inside the picture frame. Although the photo is printed in thick photo paper or cardstock, it still needs some support to ensure that it does not buckle down, wrinkle or bend over time. Mounting also ensures that the photo stays centered in the frame, whether you use a rectangular or round picture frame.Here are some considerations when mounting a photo on the backing board: Conservation. Conservation is about ensuring that the photo …

Crazy about needlepoint? After you have painstakingly stitched your way through a piece, the next step is for you to frame your work. Of course, you need to use the proper methods for framing the completed project so that all your careful needlework efforts will not go in vain. Also, placing your work into a frame ensures that it is protected from dust and dirt.Here are some things you need to remember when framing needlework: Wash your finished piece. Your finished needlework will usuall …