5 Impressive Projects for Pressed Botanicals

As summertime approaches, what better way to enjoy the season and express your creativity than by getting outside to forage for art supplies? Pressed flowers have become a staple in crafting, as they’re a versatile material that can be made into an array of artwork or décor. Pressing the flowers not only preserves their beauty but also makes them rather flat, enabling you to easily attach them to all types of substrates. We’ve collected some simple yet stunning ideas from the pages of GreenCraft Magazine to inspire your own botanical projects.

Each time you head outdoors this summer, don’t just stop to smell the flowers — pick the ones that will be perfect for your next craft!

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1. Rustic Gift Toppers

Miniature grapevine wreaths are the perfect beginning to a rustic gift topper. Attache a pressed flower to some pretty patterned paper, add a scrap of interesting book text, and frame it all with the wreath. This project also makes for a great ornament or refrigerator magnet.

See more in the Summer 2025 Issue of GreenCraft.

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2. A Pretty Place Setting

Delight your family and friends at your next dinner party with botanical touches on the place settings. Use pressed or dried flowers to adorn the place cards, napkins, and anything else on the table, creating a memorable meal that won’t soon be forgotten.

See more in the Summer 2024 Issue of GreenCraft.

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3. Marked & Tagged

The natural beauty of pressed flowers is complemented perfectly by distressed cardboard that’s been dressed up a bit with white paint. By capturing the flowers between layers of clear plastic and framing it with the cardboard, you’ve created a pretty accent that can be used as a bookmark or gift tag. Be sure to top it all off with a meaningful message.

See more in the Winter 2025 Issue of GreenCraft.

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4. A Blooming Wreath

Dried flowers are so stunning that they don’t need much to become home décor. By fashioning a heart out of wire and covering it with flowers, you can create a quick and easy wreath that will bloom beautifully in your home much longer than any fresh bouquet.

See more in the Winter 2026 Issue of GreenCraft.

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5. A Leafy Read

While colorful flowers usually get all the attention, pressed leaves can be just as pretty with their various patterns and textures. Use some cardstock and book pages from a damaged book to create a layered bookmark, and top it all with some eye-catching foliage. This project will provide extra inspiration to “leaf” through the pages!