Things You'll Need:
- Decorative jar
- Roses
- Carnations
- Herbs or spices
- Paper towels
- Paper plates or microwave dishes
- Microwave oven
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Step 1
Pull petals from flowerWash the roses or carnations. Blot them dry on a paper towel. Gently grasp the flower petals with one hand and hold the flower stem firmly as you pull out the petals. Scatter them on a paper towel and blot any extra moisture.
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Step 2
Dried petalsSpread the flower petals on a paper towel or microwave safe dish. Put them in the microwave. Microwave for one minute. Test the petals. Microwave additional minutes as needed until the petals are dry. They will shrink to a much smaller size than the original petals.
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Step 3
Drop the dry petals directly in the jar. If you have different colors of roses or carnations, you can mix them together or layer each color separately. Carnations and roses blend together well.
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Step 4
LavenderSprinkle dry herbs or spices between the petal layers. Select herbs that are agreeable to your taste. Popular potpourri herbs include rosemary, lavender, sage, and thyme. For a more aromatic jar, add broken bits of cinnamon or crushed whole cloves. Take a few rose petals and crush them together with the herbs to find the right combination.
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Step 5
Carefully add layers of flower petals and sprinklings of dried herbs or spices until the jar is full. For gifting, add a beautiful ribbon around the jar and you are finished. This ancient flower craft fills any room with a heartwarming fragrance.















