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Two pressed flower luminaria
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DIY Pressed Flower Luminaria

Learn how to make beautiful paper lanterns with flowers from the yard at home. These pressed flower luminarias are perfect for festive occasions or gifts.
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Flower Crafts/Decor
Yield: 1

Equipment

  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Iron

Materials

  • Pressed flowers
  • Waxed paper
  • Foil Tape

Instructions

  • Cut square pieces of wax paper with a paper cutter or scissors. You'll need 8 of the same side to make one luminaria.
  • Set pressed flowers in a pleasing pattern on one of the squares of wax paper.
  • Cover with a second piece of wax paper.
  • Carefully set a piece of cotton or paper towel on top of the wax paper flower sandwich and iron the two pieces together.
  • Continue with the remaining three sets of paper.
  • With the right side of the flowers up, place two squares side by side and tape them together with the foil tape.
  • Continue adding the other two squares and finish by taping the last square to the first.
  • Use a ruler or straight edge to make a nice crease in the center of the tape.
  • Set the luminaria on top of an electric votive or tealight and enjoy.
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