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    Home » Decorate

    Pressed Flower Art Crafting

    March 12, 2018 by Patti Estep 7 Comments

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    Two frames with pressed flowers and pressed flowers on a table.

    Here's a DIY that uses the natural beauty of flowers to create stunning pressed flower art. Gather or buy some today and start creating your own masterpiece.

    Pressed flower are in two dark frames.

    How to Make Pressed Flower Art

    Pressed flower art is something that you can easily create for next to nothing. These two beauties were created with flowers from my garden and pressed in an old phone book, (a great way to use that old dinosaur).

    The frames were purchased at the dollar store, and the paper and glue I already had at home. I bet most of you do too.

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    Gold framed pressed flower prints on wall.

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    I was inspired by the three pictures (above), which currently hang on the wall in front of my desk. The two gold frames prints are from my sister, and the black one in the middle is a gift from one of my closest friends.

    Pressed flowers on table.

    Even if you don't have any of your own pressed flowers, you can easily buy some online.  Depending on the thickness and water content of the plant material, you can have pressed flowers ready to craft within a few weeks.

    You can also easily make your own special flower press to use all year long. Press flowers from the garden, or some that you picked up in the grocery store.

    Pressed flower art draft layout

    Arrange the Flowers

    Start by arranging out your flowers and leaves in a pattern.

    It's okay if you don't stick to the plan. It's just helpful to have something to refer to. As you can see, I veered a little from my original layouts. I like the pattern that looks somewhat like a bouquet of flowers, however, you can arrange them any way you like.

    Tip: Take a snapshot of your arrangement with your phone so you can refer back to it while gluing.

    Pressed flower art in two frames with white background.

    Using a paintbrush and white glue, thinned with a little water.

    Paint the backs of the delicate plant material, and set it in place on your paper. The paper should be a heavier weight, like card stock,  or watercolor paper to handle the weight of the flowers.

    Once the glue has dried, you are all set to place your masterpiece under glass. Then hang it in all its glory.

    A while back I create something similar in my Shadow Box Peonies post. This shows you that the same idea can be used to create dried flower art too. Dried flowers are usually thicker so you may need to find a frame that has some depth such as a keepsake frame or shadow box. 

    Creating art with pressed flowers is such fun and it makes a great gift. Perhaps with flowers from a special occasion?

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    Hanging framed pressed flower art.
    Pressed flower are in two dark frames.
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    Pressed Flower Art - So Easy With Beautiful Results

    Pressed flower art is something you can create for next to nothing. These two beauties were created with flowers from my garden and pressed in an old phone book.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Active Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Crafts
    Yield: 1 Pressed Flower Art
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $5

    Equipment

    • Shadow Box Display Case, Deep Shadow Box Frame, Wood Shadow Box with Linen Back, Memory Box (Black, 8x10)
    • Bee Paper Cold Press 140 Pound Watercolor Paper Pad, 9-Inch by 12-Inch (1136T15-912)
    • Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, White, 75 Sheets (90905-02) - Packaging May Vary

    Materials

    • Frame or Shadow Box
    • Pressed Flowers
    • Cardstock
    • Glue

    Instructions

    • Arrange your flowers and leaves in a pattern.
    • Take a snapshot with your phone so you can refer back to it.
    • Using a paintbrush and white glue, thinned with a little water, paint the backs of the flowers.
    • Set it in place on your paper. 
    • Let the glue dry.
    • Place your masterpiece under glass.
    • Hang your flower art.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. DARCI

      October 03, 2021 at 4:15 pm

      I k ow this is a very old post, but think these are just lovely and would like to try and emulate them. What flowers and greenery did you use here?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        October 04, 2021 at 7:01 am

        Darci, it has been a long time but here are a few. On the left, there are maidenhair fern leaves, lavender, anemone, gooseneck loosestrife, some verbena flower, and some forget-me-not flowers. On the right, Japanese painted fern, geranium leaves, hardy geranium flowers, calibrachoa flowers, lavender, and salvia. Have fun!

        Reply
    2. Susie

      March 14, 2018 at 9:39 am

      So lovely! I just had to pop over from Instagram and see the tutorial. My goodness, I bet you could sell these. 🙂 .... I'm gonna try to copy, but not sure I have your excellent eye. Wish me luck! ~~ Susie from The Chelsea Project

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        March 14, 2018 at 10:17 am

        Susie, they are so easy. Besides you are so talented and I'm sure will have no trouble!

        Reply
    3. Julie Briones

      March 12, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      I LOVE this! Gonna figure out where I can put a couple frames of these!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        March 13, 2018 at 6:53 am

        Thanks Julie. I bet they will be gorgeous in your home.

        Reply
    4. Carole

      March 12, 2018 at 9:39 am

      So pretty - I love the simplicity of pressed flowers and water color paper would be such a great background. Very pretty and a neat gift idea too. LOVE!

      Reply

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