There’s something so delicate and beautiful about dried, pressed flowers—they preserve a little piece of nature that you can enjoy all year long. In this article, we’re sharing a few easy and creative ways to turn those pretty petals into functional and decorative crafts. Each project is simple to make and adds a touch of natural charm to your home or gift giving.

DIY Pressed Flower Ceramic Vase

Capture the beauty of summer with this sweet and simple pressed flower vase. It’s the perfect way to bring those sunny vibes indoors and turn a plain ceramic vase into a cheerful, yet elegant summer decoration!

Supplies:

– Ceramic vase

– Pressed flowers

– Mod Podge (Matte works best for ceramic)

– Soft or thin paintbrush

Instructions:

Step 1: Using a paintbrush, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the area of the vase where you want to place your pressed flower.

Step 2: Gently place the pressed flower on the vase. (Tweezers can help you handle delicate flowers more easily.)

Step 3: Once the flower is in place, brush a thin layer of Mod Podge over it to seal it onto the vase.

Step 4: Continue adding your pressed flowers to the vase until you’ve achieved your desired look.

Step 5: To give the entire vase a smooth, finished appearance, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge over the whole surface, including areas without flowers.

Step 6: Allow the vase to dry for about 1 hour before handling.

Sit back and admire your gorgeous new vase!

Pressed Flower Bookmark

Make a charming pressed flower bookmark by sealing your favorite dried blooms with Mod Podge for a personalized, nature-inspired way to mark your page.

Supplies:

– Acrylic bookmark

– Pressed flowers

– Mod Podge

– Soft or thin paintbrush

Instructions:

Step 1: Using a paintbrush, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the area of the bookmark where you want to place your pressed flower.

Step 2: Gently place the pressed flower on the bookmark. (Tweezers can help you handle delicate flowers more easily.)

Step 3: Once the flower is in place, brush a thin layer of Mod Podge over it to seal it onto the bookmark.

Step 4: Continue adding your pressed flowers to the bookmark until you’ve achieved your desired look.

Pressed Flower Candle

Turn an ordinary candle into something extra special! With just a few pressed flowers and a little melted wax, you’ll have a fancy floral candle that’s too pretty to light!

Supplies:

– Candle

– Pressed flowers

– Tea light candle

– Matches or lighter

– Thin paintbrush

–Mod Podge

Instructions:

Step 1: Light the tea light and let it burn for a few minutes so a small pool of melted wax forms.

Step 2: Use the paintbrush to pick up a small amount of melted wax and apply it to the spot on the candle where you’d like to place your flower.

Step 3: Gently press the flower onto the waxed area. Hold it in place for a few seconds.

Step 4: Dip your brush back into the melted wax and carefully apply a thin coat over the flower to seal it to the candle

Step 5: Repeat the process with more flowers until you’re happy with the look.

Enjoy your fancy new decorative candle!

Note: This is a decorative candle. If you choose to burn it, do not leave it unattended.

Pressed Flower Acrylic Tray

Want the look of a resin tray without much commitment? Enter magnetic pressed flower tray!

Supplies:

– Magnetic Acrylic Tray

– Pressed flowers

Instructions:

Step 1. Open the magnetic tray.

Step 2. Place pressed flowers to your linking.

Step 3. Attach the top of the tray to hold flowers in place.

About the author

Mushky Yiftach

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Mushky the Duct Tape Lady is a craft enthusiast and imagineer. With 15 years of classroom experience, she recognizes that crafts build confidence, teach problem solving skills, and encourage out-of-the box-thinking. Combining her love for children, education and creativity, she runs events at camps, schools, parties, and venues of all sorts, creating a warm, enriching and fun environment where children feel safe to explore and grow their creativity. Mushky is the founder of Parsha Pop Up, currently used in over 60 schools, and the creator of On a Roll Crafts. You can check out more awesome projects on her YouTube channel, OnARollCrafts or follow her on Instagram @onarollcrafts. To book a craft event, contact her at onarollcrafts@gmail.com

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