Make a pressed flower herbarium card using UK grown Delphiniums

Annual Delphiniums are an English cottage garden favourite and are also known as Larkspur or Consolida. These UK grown delphiniums are in shades of pale blue, cream and green. We've supplied 7 pieces of these flowers which we pressed in our Sussex workshop - enough for one card. There is one flower spike approximately the same height as the card and six smaller pieces being tiny buds, leaves or separate flowers. These flowers are 100% natural and so are always a little bit wonky and variable, and they may be in bud not in full flower. These cards are inspired by Victorian herbariums where pressed flowers were used for botanical science.

One high quality blank greetings card supplied - great for pressed flower projects because it is acid free and lignin free (meaning it won't bleach the flowers over time). The ivory card is made of 250gsm cardstock and measures 12.7cm x 17.8cm. The envelope is made of 100gsm paper and measures 13.4cm x 18.4cm.

Instructions and glue are not supplied in the DIY kit but here are some tips:

• Use PVA or school glue as it's acid free and won't bleach your flowers.
• Apply glue using a paintbrush or little sponge.
• Use as little glue as possible for the most natural effect.
• Petals may fall off as you apply the glue but you can stick these on separately if you wish.
• Use plastic tweezers if you have them otherwise make sure your hands are clean and dry.

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