Memory-Filled Christmas Ornaments!

 Potpourri made from the left over petals from my wedding 

were used to create these pretty ornaments!

This one is from flowers from my wedding! 

To make potpourri, just lay your petals out on paper until they are dry.

Turning them now and then is helpful.

Purchase empty glass ornaments at the craft store.

Pull the little top out and gently push your potpourri into the ball.

Then replace the top!  A chopstick helps!

 

Look around, you'll find all kinds of things to add, like lace, 
ribbon, burlap, fabric, glitter.  One bride cut her
left over invitations into strips and added those!

Below is an ornament filled with the rhinestones that
decorated the tables at my wedding reception!

 The ribbon was also left over from my wedding reception. 

(It had been tied around the silverware)

 Here are a few ornaments I made recently!

Ornaments made by Annie Fentz - Smith ~ Pressed Garden, LLC, Austin, TX

Courney's Stunning Bridal Cascade ~*

Courtney carried this stunning Cascade of Blue Roses,

Blue Hydrangea, Purple Anemone, Stephanotis and

Phalaenopsis Orchids in her wedding!

Floral Design by: Johnell of Clearly Classy Events, San Marcos, TX

Photography by: Jerry Hayes Photography, Austin, TX

 Courtney chose to have her flowers pressed, preserved, and presented

on a silver background, in an ornate 16x20" black frame!

Heart-shaped Beveled Glass Ornaments

using left over Roses, Hydrangea and Anemones!

 Scrapbook Squares are 2" little square pieces of Pressed Flower Art

that are used in the brides scrapbook!

 Closer View of Courtney's Preserved Bouquet!

It is gorgeous!!! Your work is amazing!! 
Thank you so much for doing such a beautiful job!!! ~ Mother of the Bride

Thank you, Courtney and Sheila, for trusting me with your

gorgeous flowers! 

All Pressed Flower Art by: Annie Fentz Smith, Pressed Garden, LLC, Austin, TX

Beth's Sweet White Bridal Bouquet ~

Beth carried this lovely bridal bouquet of White Lilies, Roses 

and Hydrangea down the aisle on her wedding day!

Floral Design by: The Flower Studio, Austin, TX

Photography by: The Mill Photography Studio, Austin, TX  

Pressed Garden pressed the flowers, color enhanced them and arranged them around the wedding invitation!  The Pressed Flower Art is mounted on navy blue and framed

in an 11x14" White Scroll Frame!

Traditional Christmas Shaped Beveled Glass Ornaments 

made from left over Rose and Hydrangea Petals!

 The Best Rose Petal was chosen for this Rose Petal Pendant!

The heart bail and chain are sterling silver.

 "Thanks Annie, this really turned out beautiful." 

~Rita, Mother of the Bride

Thank you, Rita! And thank you for trusting me with Beth's sweet bouquet!

All Pressed Flower Art by Annie Fentz Smith ~ Pressed Garden, LLC ~ Austin, TX

Jenna's Sweet Rose and Peony Bridal Bouquet ~

Jenna carried a beautiful bouquet in her wedding, 

of Peonies and Roses, 7 different types of Roses, to be exact!

Floral Design by: Old Glory Ranch, Wimberley, TX

  The Bridal Flowers are arranged around the Wedding Invitation, 

on a "Mist" colored background, and placed in

an 11x14" mahogany frame!

 A closer view of the flowers 

surrounding the invitation!

The little pink hearts are petals found down inside the roses!

I got my flowers today! It is so beautiful!!! 

Thank you for doing such a wonderful job and preserving my wedding memories!!

~Jenna, Bride

Thank YOU, Jenna, for trusting me with your gorgeous bouquet!

All Pressed Flower Art by ~ Annie Fentz Smith ~ Pressed Garden, LLC, Austin, TX

Megan's Bright Yellow Bridal Bouquet ~

Megan's Cheery Bridal Bouquet of

White Lilies, Yellow Gerbera Daisy's and Yellow Roses

Floral Design by: Nancy's Flowers, Newark, Ohio
Photo Credit: Sheri Everhart, Life Changing Photography

  Megan's Flowers were pressed, preserved and then arranged 

around the wedding invitation.  

It is mounted on a black background

and framed in an 11x14" black frame!

 Close up of Lilies, Gerbera Daisies and Roses

 I'm extremely happy with my order. Annie did a wonderful job, she always maintains communication to make sure I agree with what she is doing. I highly recommend using her an will definitely refer her to future brides. Thank you! ~ Megan, Bride

Thank YOU, Megan for trusting me with these beautiful flowers! 

Pressed Flower Art by: Annie Fentz Smith, Pressed Garden, LLC, Austin, TX

Holly's Fun, Colorful Bridal Bouquet ~*

Holly had 2 beautiful weddings, one in Texas and one in Mexico!

  Vibrant and colorful ~ Orange Lillies, Yellow Callas, Pink Callas, 

Orange and Pink Gerbera Daiseys, Queen Anne's Lace,

Goldenrod and Yellow Freesia!

Holly's Bridal Bouquet Flowers were pressed, and

arranged on a bright lapis blue background, then

framed in an 11x14 silver frame!

 A little closer view of the preserved flowers!

 "I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! ~ Holly, Bride

Thank you, Holly, for being such a fun bride and for providing such 

fun flowers to preserve!!!  

All Pressed Flower Art by: Annie Fentz Smith ~ Pressed Garden ~ Austin, TX 

Sydney's Sweet, Romantic Bridal Bouquet ~

Sydney's Fragrant Bridal Bouquet of 

Roses, Peonies, Hydrangea, Lizianthus, and Stock.

Floral Designer: Brenda Abbott Floral Design, Bastrop, TX

Photography: Sleeping Owl Photography, Bastrop, TX

Sydney's flowers were pressed and arranged around her photograph, 
on a celery seed light green background. 
The art is then vacuum-sealed before being framed 
in an 11x14" barnwood frame.

 Did you see the little hummingbird in the top corner?

He's a little peony petal that came out of the presses that way, 

so, of course, I had to put him in the art!

Teardrop Beveled Glass Ornaments made from

Peony petals and Hydrangea florets.

 "Sydney and I were both so pleased with how her bouquet art turned out. 

What a spectacular memory thanks to Pressed Garden, 

Brenda Abbott Floral Design and Sleeping Owl Photography." 

~ Kellye, Mother of the Bride 

I love the way my bouquet turned out!! ~ Sydney, Bride

Thank YOU, Kelley and Sydney for trusting Pressed Garden 

to preserve your beautiful bouquet!

All Pressed Flower Art by: Annie Fentz Smith ~ Pressed Garden, LLC ~ Austin, TX