How to Press Roses and Other Beautiful Flowers

If you love displaying arrangements of fragrant roses in your home, you're likely curious about ways to extend their lifespan. Instead of regularly changing the water and removing wilted petals, consider preserving a few stems while they are still fresh, instead. There are several ways to do so; some techniques include drying, while others involve coating them in resin. One of our favorite methods, however, is pressing roses (or other flowers). This project, which works across many floral varieties, is so simple—and all you'll need to turn your roses into keepsakes is a heavy book, a weight, parchment paper, and, of course, some fresh flowers.