You’ve never gifted flowers quite like this before!

Flowers are a classic and thoughtfulMother’s Day gift, but they don’t last very long.

This year, give Mom a gorgeous art print made from her favorite fresh blooms.

placing flowers on paper for smashing

Credit: Brie Passano

We found that flowers with more brilliant pigmentslike bright yellows and dark purplestransferred the best.

Then it’s possible for you to decide the best way to arrange them.

Start by placing each flower facedown, then cover the arrangement with waxed paper or a paper towel.

smashing flowers with hammer for coloring paper

Set the paper in a cool, dry area.

double-check it’s flat, then let dry completely.

Once dry, add the flower print to a frame andgift it to Mom.

smashed flower colors in wooden frame

Credit: Brie Passano

Don’t forget to fill out a card or add a sweet note.

Bonus points if yougive her a matching bouquetwith her flower art!