Module 1 · Winter foundations and plant groups

Make a Pressed Botanical Gift Set

Adult extension of: Flowers

The Valentine's flower project becomes an adult design task: plan, assemble, label, quality-check, and package a useful botanical gift.

01 · Learning

Objectives

Select flowers or herbs by color, texture, scent, and purpose.
Follow a production sequence from design through packaging.
Complete a quality check for neatness, closure, and labeling.

02 · Preparation

Materials

Pressed flowers; dried approved herbs; heavy cardstock; self-laminating sheets; muslin sachet bags; tweezers; glue dots; ruler; labels; ribbon or twine; finished examples; packaging envelope.

03 · Practice

Adult project

1
Choose a bookmark or sachet and identify its intended recipient or use.
2
Sort botanical materials by color, size, scent, or texture.
3
Arrange the design dry before attaching or filling anything.
4
Assemble the item, trim only with approved tools, and seal it.
5
Add the maker, contents, date, and care information to the label.
6
Inspect, package, clean the station, and record completion.

Practical and therapeutic connection

Why this work matters

This is a small-batch vocational project involving choice, sequencing, visual design, quality control, labeling, and gift-giving.