DIY Easy Pressed Flower Cards
Easy Pressed Flower Cards are such a beautiful and heartfelt way to congratulate, sympathize, or to thank those in your life. And, these beautiful handmade cards are so easy to make- requiring only dried flowers, a clear glue, nice paper, and a small amount of your time.
Materials
- Pressed Flowers
- Clear Glue
- Small Paintbrush
- Thick Paper or Cardstock
- Tweezers or a Q-tip (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your supplies. First, shape your paper or cardstock into a folded card. (See more about recommended card sizes here.) Second, choose which of the dried flowers you wish to put onto the card. Lay them to the side.Third, pour a small amount of glue into a shallow bowl, plate, painting plate or onto some paper.
- Next, prepare your design by laying the flowers out on the card. Try to find the perfect spot for each flower. (Tweezers may be helpful here as you move the flowers around.)Note: I recommend finding the perfect spot for each of the flowers before gluing any of them onto the card. This will help to ensure that the card is exactly how you want it before anything is irreversibly stuck on the paper!
- Now, it is time to glue the flowers onto the card. For most flowers, it will be easiest to pick the flower up and to "paint" a small amount of glue onto the paper where the flower will be placed. Then, gently lay the flower over the glue.Alternatively, you may put the glue directly onto the back of the flower (instead of the paper) before laying it onto the card. This method works the best for sturdier flowers.I recommend picking up each flower one-by-one as you are able. This will help your design to stay intact and to ensure proper spacing between each of the flowers.
- Once all of the flowers are glued onto the card, I recommend gluing the tops of the flowers as well. This prevents the petals and leaves of the flowers from peeling off of the paper.Do this by gently "painting" a very small amount of glue over the flowers with a small paintbrush.Note: Do not paint the whole card with glue. For the best results, keep the paint as close to the flowers as possible. Excess glue may show on the paper.Note: Using too much glue may cause the petals of delicate flowers to curl. To prevent this, use as little glue as possible and add more as needed.
- Once all of the flowers are glued onto the card, allow it time to fully dry before moving the card around. Then, you may write a lovely message inside of the card.
- And, voila! You have a beautiful Easy Pressed Flower Card. : )