Rose is undoubtedly the most famous flower in the world. For centuries, roses have been the source of inspiration for poets, writers, painters, musicians, and many people from all walks of life. The mesmerizing beauty and sweet fragrance both make roses the easiest and also the loveliest gift. Nothing else in this world can compete with the charm, elegance, and grace of roses and thus till today, roses are regarded as the classic gifts for near and dear ones. But apart from just being an element of beauty gracing your garden or flower vases, roses can be put to many other uses. You can invest your time into these creative DIY ideas with rose petals and add roses to your daily life.
Rose Petal Tray:
The very thought of tea, coffee, snacks, breakfast, or meals served on a tray of rose petals can make you blush! Well, this tray is very easy to make with simple and easily available ingredients.
Ingredients:
Dry Rose Petals – A Handful At Least
White or Black Tray – 1
Craft Glue – 1 Tube
Stirring Stick – 1
Epoxy Resin – 1
Process:
- Firstly, your task is to dry the fresh rose petals. So, for that purpose, you have to keep the rose petals inside books and keep under heavy objects like a stone. Keeping the rose petals inside books under pressure for 4-5 days would dry out the rose petals surely.
- Now, simply use the craft glue to stick the rose petals on the tray.
- Leave the tray to dry for some time and then mix the epoxy resin as per the instruction written on the bottle. You just have to mix the two bottles together in a cup and then apply it on the tray.
- Use the stirring stick to smoothen the surface.
- Leave it to dry completely before using.
Rose Petal Jelly:
The sweet and mesmerizing fragrance of roses can be stored in the form of jelly- isn’t that a great piece of news? Surprise your sweetheart on a cozy winter morning with this rose jelly on toast instead of regular butter. Here is the easy process to one of the best creative DIY ideas with rose petals.
Ingredients:
Fresh Unsprayed Pink Rose Petals (Remove thicker tissues from the base of the petals) – 3 cups
Lemon Juice – 1/4th Cup
Sugar – 2 and Half Cups
Rose Water – 1 Tsp
Water – 2 Cups
Liquid Pectin – 3 Ounces or 85 grams
Process:
- First of all, you have to take a medium saucepan and boil the water.
- Once the water boils, add rose petals and cover it for half an hour.
- Now strain the liquid in a clean pan and abandon the petals. Keep this rose water aside for further use.
- In a new pan, add sugar and lemon juice and boil this mixture on a medium to high heat for 2 minutes. Keep stirring while it boils.
- Now add the liquid pectin and boil for another 2 minutes.
- If you want a firmer jelly, then boil for 2 more minutes.
- Remove this jelly from heat and add the rose water.
- Take a jar and refrigerate. This can be stored and used for 6 months.
Rose & Sugar Scrub:
Who doesn’t like to be pampered? Don’t think that your skin doesn’t require scrubbing just because it is winter season. Rose petal scrub would render you a glowing and smooth complexion. These rose petals carry antibacterial properties and that would check the acne and pimples. Rose petals also unclog the pores and control excessive oil secretion along with giving an even tone to you.
Ingredients:
Coconut Oil – ½ Cup
Dry Rose Petals – 1/4th Cup
Vitamin E Oil – 1 Tsp
Sugar – 1 Cup
Process: Simply put everything in a food processor or blender and churn a very well. For Vitamin E oil, simply buy the Vitamin E capsules and make holes in them to take the oil out.
Use: Take an ample amount of this scrub and massage your hands, legs, face, and neck. You may also scrub the whole body with it. Continue to massage for at least 3-5 minutes. Then leave for 5 minutes on your skin. Finally, rinse it with normal or lukewarm water.
Rose Lip Balm:
This winter weather often leaves chapped lips. You would hardly require 10-15 minutes to assemble and make the lip balm.
Ingredients:
Coconut Oil – 1/8th Cup
Fresh or Dry Rose Petals – 1/4th Cup
Beeswax – 1/4th Cup
Almond Oil – 1 Tsp
Vanilla or Coconut Extract – 1 Tsp
Shea Butter – 1/8th Cup
Process:
- Put all the ingredients in a small saucepan and let them melt and mix into each other very well.
- You may strain out the rose petals. But keeping them intact gives a more natural look to your lip balm.
- Pour the mixture into containers and wait for 2 hours to solidify.
Hope you have loved these easy and creative DIY ideas with rose petals. If you want to surprise your loved ones on this upcoming festive season, then go ahead with any of these ideas. Your loved ones would not only be surprised but would also feel grateful as you have invested your precious time to make a unique gift!
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