There are few things better in life than a fresh bouquet of flowers. Reminiscent of warm spring days, romance and beauty, a bunch of pretty blooms have the power to brighten up a dull day and put a smile on our faces (which, FYI, is not always the easiest of tasks). There is just one issue we have with fresh flowers – a proverbial thorn in the rose, if you will – and that is they never quite last as long as we want them to. The solution? Pressed flowers.

We’ll go as far as to say pressed flowers are the next best thing to fresh blooms. They capture a moment, keeping summer alive almost forever. Even better, they’re surprisingly easy to make at home. Read on for our simple step by step DIY. Blooming brilliant.