Pressed Flower Butterfly Craft
Create a stunning butterfly art piece using pressed flowers for home decor or as unique gifts.
Ingredients
Crafting Materials
- Fresh flowers (small blooms like daises, lavender, or pansies) Fresh flowers (small blooms like daisies, lavender, or pansies) Choose small, flat flowers for easy pressing.
- 1 sheet Cardstock or stiff paper for backing
- 2 sheets Parchment paper For pressing the flowers.
- 1 set Heavy books or a flower press To apply pressure during pressing.
- 1 bottle Craft glue To attach flowers to the butterflies.
- 1 pair Scissors For cutting out the butterfly shape.
- 1 optional Frame or display stand For displaying the finished butterfly.
Instructions
Preparation
- Choose small, flat flowers for easy pressing.
- Arrange the flowers between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Place the parchment sandwich between the pages of heavy books to apply even pressure.
- Leave for about 1-2 weeks until fully dried.
Create the Butterfly Shape
- On cardstock, draw or print a butterfly outline.
- Carefully cut along the outline to create your butterfly template.
Assemble the Butterfly
- Once the flowers are dried, arrange them on your butterfly template.
- Consider overlapping petals for a fuller look.
- Use craft glue to attach each flower securely to the cardstock.
Final Touches
- Use a fine brush or marker to outline the butterfly's wings or add antennae.
- Once dried, either frame your butterfly or simply display it on a stand.
Notes
Experiment with colors and types of flowers. Consider using dried flowers if fresh ones are unavailable.