{DIY} Something Special Framed

Today's DIY is all thanks to my handsome boyfriend. Remember those pretty purple flowers he sent me? After I enjoyed them, I saved my favorite rose and pressed it in a thick book for about a month {I read some directions online about how to do that: I pressed it between wax paper and put a few books on top of the one the flower was in, just to ensure extra pressure}.  After the rose was nice and flat, I removed it and did this little craft:


Materials: Frame, patterned paper, pressed rose, scissors, tape.

I simply positioned the rose where I wanted it in the frame and put some yellow paper behind it. Easy peasy!

 

I couldn't resist adding it to my gallery wall in my bedroom! 

All photos taken and edited by Victoria Carlson Photography

Not only is yellow the accent color I chose for the gray and purple in my bedroom, but it's also purple's complimentary color on the color wheel. I love how the yellow makes the rose pop off the paper! I also love that I get to look at it everyday while I get ready. It reminds me how blessed I am to have such a thoughtful man in my life :)


Have you done anything crafty with something sentimental lately?
You can also catch me over at Schue Love today dishin' on my favorite places in Seattle!
Happy Thursday!
Love,

PS. Welcome to my sponsor Bailey from Anchored in Love

Bailey is a Texas girl who loves the Lord, writing, photography, fellowship and crafting. She has such a sweet soul- you're sure to become fast friends :)

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