Easy Ideas For Preserving Dried Flowers Using A Laminator

[@margaretboyce2673]

I uses to collect flowers and stamps years ago. I still have an Autumn maple leaf in my Bible from 1998 lol. I can't help looking at this Gorgeous Gorgeous master pieces of "HANDCRAFTED " Beautiful Word..

[@jnordfors]

Those snow drops would make lovely bookmarks. Thanks for sharing Nina! This is a lovely project.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Janet, glad you enjoyed it. I agree with you about the snowdrops 💕

[@madebymartha]

These are absolutely gorgeous! I didn’t even know you could get matte laminating pouches 😊 I like both styles and I really like the tea bag idea and don’t mind the border💖

[@marypainter8674]

I also liked the border the tea bags left.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Martha, I must admit it’s grown on me 💕

[@alirossiter8124]

Absolutely great idea with the laminating. On my walks with Polo, I have collected some beautifully coloured leaves Watch out laminator, here I come. Thank you Nina xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

It really is a great, quick and easy way to preserve them. Enjoy 💕 xx

[@cheryl7476]

I’m so pleased to know that there are matte finished laminating sheets!!! I really like how your dried and laminated flowers turned out. Thanks, Nina.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Cheryl. The matte pouches make a big difference to the look 💕

[@natalierozean5989]

Thank you again, Nina! Years ago I tried this very same thing, only w the shiny clear laminate. I had an awful time w my flowers jamming, buckling, puckering. I thought it was just because the flowers were too dimensional. I did, however have a few turn out well. It never occurred to me to use a thicker laminate, since I believed thickness to be the problem. How ABSOLUTELY LOVELY! I MUCH prefer the matte finish as well! Since watching you I’ve learned so much... many ideas have stemmed from what I once started and you have perfected. So happily, I have all the bits and pieces necessary to continue.

[@dandelion1239]

So so pretty!!! Great inventive ideas. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad you like them!

[@julesiou12]

I love these Nina! Now I want a laminator lol. I love the matt ones too. The snowdrops would make such pretty book marks. Great video thank you x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much, I’m very happy with these. So, so pretty 💕

[@dorisnoch7684]

Genau das,habe ich gesucht, wunderbar, vielen Dank, für das Video, suuuper schön ❤👌🤩💖🥳

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Gern geschehen 😊

[@tuthillg]

Agreed that the clear lamination is not nearly as elegant as the other. Beautiful! TFS the inspiration, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Gail 💕

[@viktoriyadouglas9490]

Beautiful idea, thank you for sharing ❤️

[@florencecampbell774]

Thanks.Great tips and ideas.They turned out well.🥰🌺🌺

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad they were helpful 🌸🌸🌸

[@vickbbwar]

Amazing gorgeous video! Very informative, and your art is so beautiful! Thank you 🌸🌻

[@anniefaint6373]

These are all gorgeous Nina , but do like the snowdrops ones , lovely little book marks gifts to your special friends,,,xxx 🌼🌸🌼❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Annie, It’s lovely preserving beautiful flowers 💕 xxxxx

[@nameissturdy1390]

I admire people with awesome crafting tools but more importantly the imagination to turn ordinary items into art. Well done! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment ❤️

[@kazeekins1]

Love the look of the matt pouches Nina .. such a great way to keep and preserve pressed flowers . The tags are outstanding . Love the Snow drops . Thank you as always for sharing . xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Kay. I’m very happy with these 💕

[@MercylifeintheUk]

I love the idea of storing and preserving it, looks awesome

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks you! So glad you like it 🌸

[@carolekinsey7835]

A beautiful way of preserving pressed flowers for the months that follow spring and summer. Love these. 😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you. It’s so easy and effective 💕

[@jo-annstoneham1813]

Just lovely and I think they make beautiful gifts for friends and book groups or anyone who enjoys reading. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Jo-Ann. Glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@suerussell497]

Stunning! What a fabulous idea. Thank you for sharing. Love the matte finish.

[@JH-wd7ul]

Fabulous!!! I LOVE this and really appreciate your sharing with us! Janet 🌺👍💖

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Nina, I really really enjoyed watching you create these stunning and gorgeous tags, and the flowers are stunning too. I really must agree the Matt pouches are far better to use, and look much more professional. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Mags. It’s a much nicer finish for these gorgeous flowers isn’t it. Have a wonderful week ❤️ xxxxx

[@dianeshaw8395]

What a great way to preserve flowers. These turned out lovely.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Diane, I love how they turned out 💕

[@shennahull2183]

Absolutely Gorgeous! The Snow Drops really spoke to me..Thank you and Have a Beautiful Blessed Day!

[@christieoertel1460]

The snowdrops are very pretty, love that the colours show up so well in others. I like the matte too altho I didn't think I would. They certainly are a memory keeper, bookmarks are a good idea too. Have a great day.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Christie, I love the snowdrops too ❤️

[@junegoodwin9345]

Thank you for teaching us all the tips you have there very beautiful Now I know what to do with my dried flowers I made last year I really don’t want to waste them so I’m glad I found you have a blessed day stay safe until then

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much June, I’m glad this has given you some ideas. Happy Creating ❤️

[@cricketnylund7329]

I love a mat finish so I was happy to see you do the napkin on top besides the gloss. Thank you Cricket

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Cricket 🌸

[@margaretboyce2673]

Absolutely Stunning! What an awesome Tutorial, love your Wonderful Work. God is such an Awesome God, He shows the Beauty from within Us only if we Aloud it to come out and all that Beauty is right from within you. Thank you so much Nina for a Wonderful Tutorial......Blessings 🙏❤🌹

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Margaret. What a wonderful comment you have left me. I really do appreciate it 💕

[@margaretboyce2673]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia: Thank You . Yes my heart speaks whats my eyes sees!

[@katherinelarini8514]

I really thought I could get along without a laminator, and then I watched this video... so, as Mother's Day is in May, I need to start dropping hints to my children starting now... thanks, Nina, for sharing this beautiful idea...

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Haha, there is always one more tool we need to in our arsenal isn’t there. At least the rest of the family might find this of benefit from time to time too ❤️

[@noreenhennessy9299]

Such a wonderful set of ideas

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Noreen 💕

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

I like those dried flowers very much.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Yolanda, they’re pretty aren’t they 💕

[@patriciadavis5614]

thank you this is what I needed for my dried flowers.

[@debbieangelstar]

The snowdrop ones are beautiful 😍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Debbie, so glad I picked them in time ❤️

[@robinjohnston7986]

I love these ideas and plan to try this myself! It’s almost Christmas in Utah and I think my family and friends will love something like this. You could do book marks also. Thank-you

[@Antaradeshpande1234]

Awesome ideas love ur diys

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much 🌸

[@BilliesCraftRoom]

For easy corners for the window card, use your crocodile hole punch at each inside corner, then I cut up to each hole. It's also a good way to cut slots too.😀 The tall pieces would make great book marks. Thanks 4 shareing

[@susanmayer9791]

They would make great bookmarks! You could put them in a card as a gift. : )

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Susan, I agree, they would 💕

[@ruthportway5198]

These are beautiful, I am definitely gg to have a go, tfs so muchclever lady

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Ruth, glad you like the . Happy Creating 💕

[@purplenanna1272]

These are absolutely gorgeous! I’ve never thought to dry snowdrops! Love them!.I do like the thicker laminating sheets on these.I have the thinner stuff and didn’t like when I tried in the past.X

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lynda, the snowdrops are gorgeous are’t they. The thicker laminating pouches are so much better and my machines have no issues with sealing them 💕 x

[@barbarabuser353]

Love this idea, and the beautiful results! You might try to put a tissue paper around the edge while sewing, so the feeddogs do not touch the laminate. Have a wonderful Sunday!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Oooh , that’s a great tip. Thank you ❤️

[@nirateller5603]

Very beautiful creations. Lovely ideas. Thank you

[@pimpinellasaxifraga1610]

what a great idea! I recently bought Microfleur for drying flowers in microwave and this is great way to make specimens etc. Thanks for sharing

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Hana, have fun with your microfleur 💕

[@lydkou2619]

amazing tutorial actually works ! i did this with some flowers that even though i dried them they were still a litttle thick and the plastic didnt stick in some spots. So i recommend using really thin flowers. But overall awesome

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 🌼

[@EclecticCollageArt1095]

So pretty! Love the snow drops, especially! Well done.💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@consumersismiller1300]

Ma'am, this video is such a gem; so informative and inspirational, and paced very well. Thank you for making it!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

So glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@katharinazefert7637]

oh, i love dried flowers! great ideas, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

They are so pretty and versatile aren’t they ❤️

[@ЕленаСчастливая-т7я]

Благодарю Нина, оооочень классная идея, для моих поделочек. Вешать такие красивые бирочки🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much for your kind comment 💕

[@JulieKnowles]

Beautiful Nina!! You have such beautiful dried blowers!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Julie, I love collecting them throughout the year 💕

[@ZsuzsaKarolySmith]

What a great idea to laminate those pressed flowers!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Zsuzsa. I’ve tried many different methods, and I love them all, but this is by far the quickest and easiest 💕

[@แฟนคลับนางงาม-ฎ6ฟ]

Wowwww absolutely gorgeous ♥️♥️ watching this vdo from Thailand 😀

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hello to you in Thailand. Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@แฟนคลับนางงาม-ฎ6ฟ]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia You're welcome. ♥️ I used to live in Lewisham, South London.

[@yoshclements6951]

I love both and also prefer the opaque ones too.🌷 thank you so much for sharing your ideas.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Yosh, glad you like them 💕

[@carolbulmer8860]

Thank you for a very concise and informative video. It has been very helpful in encouraging my embracing this art form.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad this video was helpful Carol. Happy Creating 💕

[@laineygardner5211]

They are so beautiful and will look lovely in your journals!❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lainey, I’m very pleased with these ❤️

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

Love the matte and the use of tea bags. Wonderful idea. Had no idea a laminator is available for home use. Thanks Nina

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

They are very inexpensive here in the U.K. and a great tool to have around the home 💕

[@SPNLFREAK]

How i wish I could send you my roses to laminate and do this craft. I know I am going to ruin this process, but I will try it. My roses were a last memory of my grandmother, who just passed, this past week. You did an amazing job, thanks for sharing this video.

[@Wilma.B]

Hi Nina,hope you are well 🙂. Another great idea for using dried flowers.Thank you 👋

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Wilma, al, is well here thank you.glad you enjoyed the video and I hope all is well with you too ❤️

[@anjanowackadeklopp761]

It was really a pleasure to watch. Thank you!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Anna, glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@sylviaellen3034]

Love these laminated pressed flowers. You seem to keep the colour well so I'll look at your other video to see how you did it. Thankyou for sharing your ideas

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Its hit and miss. Some keep their colour better than others. Trial and error 💕

[@sibylleherbe8260]

These are indeed gorgeous. Thank you.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Sibylle 💕

[@holleydowns9385]

Love them...I use my laminator ALL the time for other projects...will try this with dried flowers. As usual, u do not disappoint your viewers! TFS

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Holley, it’s a great tool isn’t it 💕

[@ednamorgan7827]

This is such a lovely project. I really love what you have produced here, Nina. Many thanks for a very interesting video as ever.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Edna. As you know I’ve tried lots of different methods in the past, but this is by far the quickest and easiest 💕

[@linnhill7017]

How lovely! I love that lovely frosted look. Thank you. (I live in Johannesburg in South Africa)

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Linn, glad you like them 💕

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Great projects! Really lovely way to preserve and use your dried flowers and leaves.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Susan, I’ve tried lots of different methods over the years, and I love them all, but this is by far the quickest and easiest 💕

[@karenpruis501]

Very nice project, Nina. Just lovely.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Karen, I’m very happy with these ❤️

[@gracev9619]

These are beautiful! I see a laminator in my future! 🥰

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad you like them Grace and thanks for watching 💕

[@suebishop6071]

Ooh I love the tea bag ones the most x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sue, glad to say the teabag ones have grown on me 💕 x

[@ValTwineDeaner]

These are beautiful Nina. Thank you for sharing them with us. I prefer the matte ones as they look more classy. Take care. X

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Valerie 💕

[@rachu65]

These are stunning.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@cswix5511]

I also did not know you could get matte laminating pouches. I love the idea of gromets. I enjoyed your video very much!! I have thousands of flowers from putting them in stained glass, alas I can't bend and solder anymore..so this will be exceedingly FUN. Postage has risen AGAIN and is very expensive, I'll have more cards than I can ever send thought.

[@LauraMe...]

Hi Nina! I definitely like the matte finish and I actually love the tea bag ones. I think a great idea would be to put one of those beautiful snow drops in an envelope and mail it to me...😆😁😉 I just love all the wonderful ideas you an Kylie come up with. You two never disappoint! ❤♥️❤ I almost purchased a laminator this month but decided instead to go with the creative studio box for 3 months instead... 🙃 choices are so hard.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Laura. Thanks so much as always for your lovely comment. The snowdrops are beautiful aren’t they. I think the teabag ones will look lovely in a window tag, so I will play around with those this week. I agree, too many supplies to choose from 😫❤️ xxx

[@theresamonaghan4364]

These are gorgeous

[@alisonroots8752]

Matt ones are definately my favourite

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Alison, glad you like them 💕

[@kimbain4368]

These are so pretty. I like the matte ones best, as well. Tfs!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Kim 💕

[@TheRealGrandadNo1]

Great video, clear description and good ideas. I rather like the thinner laminates sheets as well, they instantly reminded me of a sort of fused glass picture, thank you for posting.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Th is so much for your kind comment, glad you enjoyed the video 🌸

[@LJEANH1]

Another amazing idea and job. Will definitely do this for some card making. Thank you

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Laura, they’d make wonderful cards 💕

[@juliennebrendadevos6004]

Love these tags

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕🌸

[@connieammerman8302]

These are beautiful

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 💕🌸🌺🌸

[@melaniebrown747]

These are gorgeous and yes I agree like the matt laminate better xx.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mel, they look so pretty don’t they 💕

[@mmonr]

These are just sooo much fun. I love them. I have lots of dried plants and did not know how to use them without tearing them up. I do not have a laminator so I will have to come up with an alternative. Thanks.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Marsha. You can buy self seal laminating pouches, so that might be an option. I still love preserving dried flowers with a layer of white napkin, a bit more time consuming, but the look is beautiful ❤️

[@mmonr]

Thanks for reminding me of that method. I have a pressed rose that dried beautifully. I will try that. ☺️

[@juliekraut7218]

Love these so much. Now I’m going to buy a laminator.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Julie. I hope you’ll enjoy creating with it 💕

[@paulabrennan2607]

Oh so pretty! Great idea 💡 I did this with sticker clear wrappers. Gonna have a go. Your snow drops look like book marks! Look amazing 🤩

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much. The snowdrops are my favourite ones 💕

[@jenniferwatson7118]

These are just gorgeous!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@dorothykovak4900]

You always have such wonderful ideas! Thanks for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Dorothy, there are so many wonderful resources to play with and inspire me 💕

[@darlabennett1785]

Beautiful!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 🌸

[@ireneharrison7630]

They are beautiful, I do like the matt one better but they are all lovely!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Irene. I’m looking forward to spring for all the new blooms 💕

[@kayworley8130]

What a great idea! Love them, much prefer the Matt finish

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kay, it’s much nicer isn’t it 💕

[@kayworley8130]

Nina Ribena yes and unfortunately I have oodles of gloss ones

[@starlaarts9385]

Beautiful results

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Starla. I’m pleased with them 💕

[@TheSyl1408]

Love it. I have tons of dry flowers and leaves, I love them. Will try these you made. I will surely appreciate more ideas of these. Tfs

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sylvia, do check out my ‘Dried Flower’ playlist, as you will find many more ideas there ❤️

[@kristinkristin4467]

Wonderful project!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Kristin ❤️

[@marypainter8674]

Wow, they are gorgeous, I'm with you in loving the matte finish. I'm inspired to give it a try! Thanks for the tutorial.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mary and Happy Creating 💕

[@LiterarySnob]

These are just beautiful!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Robynn 💕

[@judithgillam5074]

Beautiful idea Nina ! Thank you . Kind regards- Judi - Australia

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Judith 💕

[@catherinehughes3740]

Absolutely gorgeous x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@michaeldynesdynesis3534]

Thank you so much for this. I found it very useful. I love what you have done

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much and Happy Creating 🌸

[@tinagillhamevans667]

I like the matte finish better too. I have already got some of those Matt finish ones that I bought to do my serviettes with I just haven’t got any dried flowers I will have to look at your video on how to do some there are plenty of daisies in my grass. I would use those long ones with snowdrops in as bookmarks for those of us who still read real books. Love the whole project thanks Nina

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Daisies look wonderful when pressed as they are so delicate. It takes minutes to dry them with an iron and you can also dry flowers in the microwave, but you have to be careful not to burn them. Glad you enjoyed this project ❤️

[@rosem3577]

I have some golden poppies just waiting to be pressed. Then I will try using Scotch self-seal laminating pouches. Your work is beautiful as always Nina.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Rose, I will have to look up self laminating pouches as not heard of those. Happy Creating 💕

[@lauramurphy438]

Beautiful flowers. I think you could use the longer tags as a bookmark. Thanks for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Laura, I think they’d make fabulous bookmarks 💕

[@youcancreatetoo6058]

These are gorgeous!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@tipi9046]

Très réussies ces étiquettes cartonnées avec le plastique mat.

[@evelynhughes951]

Love these, definitely matt finish

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Evelyn, glad you like them 💕