What to do with dried flowers? – 15 Easy DIY Crafts

by Mar 18, 2025Home decoration0 comments

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Do you have dried flowers and don’t know what to do with them? Instead of throwing them away, turn them into something beautiful! Dried flowers can be used for home decor, gifts, or accessories.

Here are 15 creative and easy DIY ideas.

1. DIY Floral Candles

What you need: Large pillar candle, dried flowers, Mod Podge or melted wax, brush

Steps:

  1. Choose a large, plain candle as your base.
  2. Arrange dried flowers on the surface of the candle.
  3. Use a brush to apply a thin layer of Mod Podge or melted wax over the flowers to secure them.
  4. Let it dry completely.
  5. Enjoy your beautifully decorated floral candle!
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2. Pressed Flower Phone Case

What you need: Clear phone case, UV resin, dried flowers, brush

Steps:

  1. Arrange the flowers inside the phone case.
  2. Apply a thin layer of UV resin over them.
  3. Use a brush to spread the resin evenly.
  4. Let it dry under UV light.
  5. Your custom floral phone case is ready!
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3. Handmade Floral Greeting Cards

What you need: Thick paper, glue, dried flowers, ribbon

Steps:

  1. Fold the paper into a card shape.
  2. Glue-dried flowers onto the front.
  3. Add a ribbon or a handwritten message.
  4. Use it as a greeting card or gift tag.
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4. Flower-Decorated Picture Frame

What you need: Wooden frame, glue, dried flowers

Steps:

  1. Arrange the flowers on the frame.
  2. Glue them securely.
  3. Let it dry, then place your favorite photo inside.
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5. DIY Potpourri Sachets

What you need: Dried lavender, rose petals, small fabric bags

Steps:

  1. Mix the dried flowers with a few drops of essential oil.
  2. Fill small fabric bags with the mixture.
  3. Tie them up and place them in drawers or closets.
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6. Resin Flower Jewelry With Dried Flowers

What you need: Resin kit, silicone mold, dried flowers

Steps:

  1. Arrange flowers inside the mold.
  2. Pour resin over them.
  3. Let it harden, then attach a necklace or earring hook.
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7. DIY Floral Hair Clips

What you need: Hair clip base, glue, dried flowers

Steps:

  1. Glue-dried flowers onto a hair clip.
  2. Let it dry completely.
  3. Wear it as a cute floral accessory!
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8. Decorative Glass Jars

What you need: Glass jar, dried flowers, ribbon

Steps:

  1. Fill a glass jar with dried flowers.
  2. Tie a ribbon around it.
  3. Display it as a natural home decoration.
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9. Pressed Flower Wall Art

What you need: Canvas, glue, and pressed flowers

Steps:

  1. Arrange pressed flowers on a canvas painted with acrylic paint.
  2. Glue them in place.
  3. Hang it as wall decor.
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10. Christmas Ornament with Dried Flowers

What you need: Clear bauble, dried flowers, ribbon

Steps:

  1. Fill a clear Christmas ornament with dried flowers.
  2. Tie a ribbon at the top.
  3. Hang it on the tree!
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11. Decorated Envelopes With Dried Flowers

What you need: Envelopes, glue, dried flowers

Steps:

  1. Glue-dried flowers on the edges of an envelope.
  2. Use it for special letters or invitations.
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12. Floral Bath Salts

What you need: Epsom salt, lavender, rose petals

Steps:

  1. Mix dried flowers with Epsom salt.
  2. Store in a jar.
  3. Add a handful to your bath for a relaxing experience.
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13. DIY Floral Lampshade

What you need: Paper lampshade, glue, dried flowers

Steps:

  1. Glue dried flowers onto the lampshade.
  2. Let it dry.
  3. Turn on the light and enjoy the soft floral glow!
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14. Floral Candle Holders With Dried Flowers

What you need: Glass holders, glue, dried flowers

Steps:

  1. Glue-dried flowers onto the outside of a glass holder.
  2. Place a candle inside.
  3. Enjoy the cozy glow!
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15. DIY Herbarium Frame

What you need: Pressed flowers, frame, paper

Steps:

  1. Arrange pressed flowers on a paper.
  2. Place them inside a glass frame.
  3. Hang it as a nature-inspired decoration.
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Do you like to decorate or do crafts at home? Would you like to take on a bigger, more spectacular challenge? This post is for you: 30 Stunning Pallet Furniture Ideas You Can DIY Today! | Bloom and Boughs

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Conclusion

Dried flowers are too pretty to throw away! Try one of these DIY projects to give them a new life. These ideas will add a natural and creative touch to your home, whether for decoration, gifts, or accessories. Which one will you try first? Let me know in the comments!

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