The Flower Vase - A Lasting Memory

Would you like to enjoy your bouquets for longer? Here's how to preserve the flowers so you can enjoy them for a long time. This idea is also perfect for all those beautiful flowers your kids keep handing you.

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DIY Guide to Preserving Flowers - for Memories That Last

You'll need the following materials:

Flowers
Baby oil
a small jar with a wide neck
Acrylic paint
Hot glue

Instructions

Here's how:

Rinse the jars and remove the labels
Paint the lid a color that matches the flowers
Pour a little baby oil into the jar
Cut off the flower heads and place them in the jar
Fill the jar to the brim with baby oil
Seal the lid tightly with hot glue

Have fun preserving your flowers!

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