Asked on Feb 01, 2017
What can I do with my dried roses?
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My wonderful kids got me 70 long-stemmed red and white roses for my 70th birthday. They were absolutely beautiful and I enjoyed them in the vases for more than a week. When they began to wilt, I couldn't bear to just throw them away, so I took bunches of a dozen or so and hung them upside down to dry. Now I'm looking for ideas as to how I can use them. I don't care for potpourri because it seems to collect dust. Any other ideas for how I can enjoy my roses indefinitely?
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They are Beautiful Judy! Happy Birthday to you!! I dry mine the same. You can arrange some in a shadow box, in the shape of a heart.. or the #70. ;) Can also make a wreath, stack some in a pretty clear vase, or
Lay them in a pretty dish & use for potpourri.
Hope this helps you. :)
They are wonderful, what a beautiful gift!!!
You can turn them into a lovely wreath: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/craft/wreaths/how-to-dry-roses-make-a-rose-wreath-13883574?expand_all_questions=1
Shadow box: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/q-dried-flower-shadow-box-3381340?expand_all_questions=1
You can paint them: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/painted-dried-flowers-3700700
Or, for a real treat- there are a lot of companies that can take some petals and turn them into jewelry- my husband gave me necklace for our 1st wedding anniversary made from petals from my wedding bouquet ( yellow roses)
How to Dry Roses & Make a Rose Wreath
Painted Dried Flowers
Dried flower shadow box
I take the wilted roses apart and lay out the petals to air dry. Then I take them and drop them in a VERY LARGE ANTIQUE jar. I have kept every rose petal from every bouquet I have ever gotten for the last 30+years! Every so often I unscrew the lid, place my hand in and give the dry petals a crushing. I must say I have got to have the best natural smelling potpourri ever! As you can see...time to crush again!
Although the blooms have faded, your memories of that special bouquet will linger on.
You can find web sites on how to make beads from them too. You've got some great suggestions here.
I gather flowers (roses and others), the them at the ends and wrap with a ribbon and hang from a little 20" "ladder" on my corner/side window. I just keep adding to it. They are dry and look so pretty!
Thank you, Christy. I'd love to see a photo of them if you have time. :-)