MADS Broke Back Flower Preservation and Resin Crafts

MADS Broke Back Flower Preservation and Resin Crafts After 2 back surgeries and a spinal cord stimulator implant in 2024, I found a creative outlet during those hard times in crafting and floral preservation.

MADS Broke Back is my journey of healing, strength, and handmade beauty. Proudly serving the QC 🩵 Hi, I’m Melissa! I married the love of my life Michael in 2023 and we share our home in Milan, Illinois with our two dogs, Bjorn and Gyda. Between my second back surgery and receiving my spinal cord stimulator implant in 2024, I began exploring flower preservation after deciding to preserve my own bri

dal bouquet. What started as a creative outlet during recovery quickly grew into something so much more. That’s how MADS Broke Back Flower Preservation came to life — “MADS” for my name, Melissa A Dennhardt Shipp, and “Broke Back” for the journey that shaped me. What began an outlet during a time of hardship has become a true passion that I deeply enjoy — creating meaningful, one-of-a-kind keepsakes for every person who brings their flowers to me. It’s a story of strength, healing, and handmade beauty, and I’m so grateful to share it through each piece I create.

06/11/2026

And the winning new mold is….. 😍

No worries the other will be coming soon as well as it was too close with the votes! 😉🫶🏻

December 2024 ➡️ TodaySometimes I get so caught up in the day-to-day that I forget to stop and look at how far MADS has ...
06/10/2026

December 2024 ➡️ Today

Sometimes I get so caught up in the day-to-day that I forget to stop and look at how far MADS has come.

What started as a single workstation has grown into a dedicated studio space filled with shelves, workstations, drying areas, and countless flowers waiting to be transformed into keepsakes. Every addition to this room represents the trust and support of my amazing clients, and for that, I am incredibly grateful 🥹🫶🏻

Thank you for being part of this journey and helping MADS continue to grow. 🌸🩵

On a personal note, next week I’ll be taking my first vacation since Michael and I went on our honeymoon in 2023. It’s been a busy few years between growing MADS, navigating surgeries and recovery, and keeping up with everyday life, so I’m looking forward to a little time away to recharge.

I’ll still be checking messages, but responses may be a bit slower than usual. Thank you for your patience, and I can’t wait to get back to creating for all of you when I return!

Today’s sneak peek I’ve been SO EXCITED to share! This side table piece is a remake of my dream bouquet from my own wedd...
06/07/2026

Today’s sneak peek I’ve been SO EXCITED to share!
This side table piece is a remake of my dream bouquet from my own wedding 🥰 and will be on display for the UCQC Wedding Expo!
I’ll be putting a whole video together of the entire process of making this side table piece so you can see what all goes into making these precious keepsakes and tagging the amazing florist who brought my dream to life! 🫶🏻💗

To say I’ve been so excited to share this bridal set is an understatement 💗😍🤩 here you also see a side by side of the ba...
06/03/2026

To say I’ve been so excited to share this bridal set is an understatement 💗😍🤩 here you also see a side by side of the basement photo and the stunning sun ones!
Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Also shoutout to Danndee Flowers for putting together this stunning bouquet! 👏🏻👏🏻

Know you want to get your wedding florals preserved, but your still looking for a trusted florist? Check out Pretty Peta...
06/03/2026

Know you want to get your wedding florals preserved, but your still looking for a trusted florist? Check out Pretty Petals by Jamie Viren! She is absolutely wonderful to work and helped me recreate my own bridal bouquet for a special piece i'm working on to share with you all! 😍

The craft cave has experienced a remarkably busy weekend with an abundance of beautiful flower drop offs and multiple po...
06/01/2026

The craft cave has experienced a remarkably busy weekend with an abundance of beautiful flower drop offs and multiple pours, followed by essential shelving upgrades and an additional workspace setup. I’m incredibly grateful for the continued growth and support of MADS🥰🫶🏻

I love getting to take the sun photos - though even these still don’t fully show these pieces true beauty ☺️
05/29/2026

I love getting to take the sun photos - though even these still don’t fully show these pieces true beauty ☺️

Lavender dreams💜 I am LOVING these full color background pieces! Especially with the white roses they just POP against t...
05/29/2026

Lavender dreams💜
I am LOVING these full color background pieces! Especially with the white roses they just POP against that background 😍 while one was more opaque I love the contrast of the two making them the same but completely unique! Sun photos coming this afternoon!
Congratulations to the newlyweds 💗

One of the questions I get asked all the time is: “Are the flowers fresh when you put them into resin?” ✨The answer is n...
05/25/2026

One of the questions I get asked all the time is: “Are the flowers fresh when you put them into resin?” ✨

The answer is no — they are actually fully dried first!

Here’s a side-by-side of flowers freshly placed in the drying sand vs. the same flowers 6 weeks later after the drying process 🤍

This is also why I recommend dropping flowers off within 48 hours of your event — the condition they arrive in plays a huge role in how they’ll look once dried and preserved ☺️

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