dried flower stickers: tradition meets modern garden crafts
When I was a child, my grandmother would press wildflowers between heavy books, their colors and shapes preserved as a memory of summer days. Today, I find myself doing something similar—but with a twist. Instead of hiding them away, I turn the dried blooms from my own backyard into stickers, decorating everything from greeting cards to my phone case.
It’s funny how gardening has changed. Back then, we grew what our parents did—roses, peonies, maybe a few marigolds—plants that could survive the harsh North American winters. Now, I see my neighbors experimenting with tropicals and succulents, chasing trends they see online. Some folks say it’s progress, others call it a loss of tradition.
There’s also a debate in our community: should we be allowed to pick flowers from public spaces for crafts, or does that harm our shared environment? I remember the joy of foraging as a child, but now, I wonder if we’re loving nature a little too much.
Still, every time I peel a sticker made from my own garden’s flowers, I feel connected—to my family, to the land, and to the changing seasons. Maybe it’s not about old or new, but about finding beauty in what we grow, and sharing it in ways that bring us together—or spark a little friendly debate.
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