Printing with little spring flowers

Everything is starting to bloom in New England.

apple blossoms in may

Today I gathered some violets and apple blossoms from the woods.

print with flowers and cut press

Then I plate with printing them with the XCut Xpress craft press.

I had some pleasing results.

monoprinted violets

I tried to keep the buds alive by keeping them in water until I was ready to print.

  • I just positioned the flower on dry print paper.
  • Covered with drawing paper and felt
  • Then ran it through the press

apple blossom buds for printing

It is amazing the delicate details that are captured. Enjoy!