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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:
- Choose a large, plain candle as your base.
- Arrange dried flowers on the surface of the candle.
- Use a brush to apply a thin layer of Mod Podge or melted wax over the flowers to secure them.
- Let it dry completely.
- Enjoy your beautifully decorated floral candle!
2. Pressed Flower Phone Case
What you need: Clear phone case, UV resin, dried flowers, brush
Steps:
- Arrange the flowers inside the phone case.
- Apply a thin layer of UV resin over them.
- Use a brush to spread the resin evenly.
- Let it dry under UV light.
- Your custom floral phone case is ready!
3. Handmade Floral Greeting Cards
What you need: Thick paper, glue, dried flowers, ribbon
Steps:
- Fold the paper into a card shape.
- Glue-dried flowers onto the front.
- Add a ribbon or a handwritten message.
- Use it as a greeting card or gift tag.
4. Flower-Decorated Picture Frame
What you need: Wooden frame, glue, dried flowers
Steps:
- Arrange the flowers on the frame.
- Glue them securely.
- Let it dry, then place your favorite photo inside.
5. DIY Potpourri Sachets
What you need: Dried lavender, rose petals, small fabric bags
Steps:
- Mix the dried flowers with a few drops of essential oil.
- Fill small fabric bags with the mixture.
- Tie them up and place them in drawers or closets.
6. Resin Flower Jewelry With Dried Flowers
What you need: Resin kit, silicone mold, dried flowers
Steps:
- Arrange flowers inside the mold.
- Pour resin over them.
- Let it harden, then attach a necklace or earring hook.
7. DIY Floral Hair Clips
What you need: Hair clip base, glue, dried flowers
Steps:
- Glue-dried flowers onto a hair clip.
- Let it dry completely.
- Wear it as a cute floral accessory!
8. Decorative Glass Jars
What you need: Glass jar, dried flowers, ribbon
Steps:
- Fill a glass jar with dried flowers.
- Tie a ribbon around it.
- Display it as a natural home decoration.
9. Pressed Flower Wall Art
What you need: Canvas, glue, and pressed flowers
Steps:
- Arrange pressed flowers on a canvas painted with acrylic paint.
- Glue them in place.
- Hang it as wall decor.
10. Christmas Ornament with Dried Flowers
What you need: Clear bauble, dried flowers, ribbon
Steps:
- Fill a clear Christmas ornament with dried flowers.
- Tie a ribbon at the top.
- Hang it on the tree!
11. Decorated Envelopes With Dried Flowers
What you need: Envelopes, glue, dried flowers
Steps:
- Glue-dried flowers on the edges of an envelope.
- Use it for special letters or invitations.
12. Floral Bath Salts
What you need: Epsom salt, lavender, rose petals
Steps:
- Mix dried flowers with Epsom salt.
- Store in a jar.
- Add a handful to your bath for a relaxing experience.
13. DIY Floral Lampshade
What you need: Paper lampshade, glue, dried flowers
Steps:
- Glue dried flowers onto the lampshade.
- Let it dry.
- Turn on the light and enjoy the soft floral glow!
14. Floral Candle Holders With Dried Flowers
What you need: Glass holders, glue, dried flowers
Steps:
- Glue-dried flowers onto the outside of a glass holder.
- Place a candle inside.
- Enjoy the cozy glow!
15. DIY Herbarium Frame
What you need: Pressed flowers, frame, paper
Steps:
- Arrange pressed flowers on a paper.
- Place them inside a glass frame.
- Hang it as a nature-inspired decoration.
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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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