Turn pressed blooms into something beautiful! Explore 25+ dried flower crafts for decor, gifts, and easy DIY projects you can make at home.
If you’ve ever pressed flowers between the pages of a book and forgotten about them for weeks, you’re definitely not alone. I grew up doing exactly that.
My mom had a serious green thumb, so our backyard always felt a little like a botanical garden. Along with gardening came all the wonderfully earthy hobbies too — drying herbs, canning fruit, pressing flowers, and trying to preserve every little piece of summer before the seasons changed.
And honestly? There was something magical about opening a heavy book later and finding perfectly pressed blooms hidden inside like tiny time capsules.
The problem is . . . once you’ve dried flowers, what exactly do you do with them?
That’s where these dried flower crafts come in.
Pressed flowers and preserved blooms are perfect for creating projects that feel soft, natural, romantic, and a little bit nostalgic. Whether you’re making home decor, handmade gifts, resin jewelry, or pretty little keepsakes, dried flowers instantly make everything feel more special.
And the best part is that you don’t need to be an expert crafter to make these projects work. A lot of these ideas are surprisingly beginner friendly.
Some of my favorite dried flower crafts are the simplest ones — framed flower art, bookmarks tucked into favorite books, candles with delicate petals, or little resin pieces that preserve flowers almost forever. They feel personal in a way store-bought decor never really does.
You’ll also notice there are a lot of gift ideas in this collection because dried flower projects naturally make beautiful presents. They’re thoughtful, handmade, and unique without feeling overly complicated.
Whether you’re working with flowers from your spring garden, grocery store bouquets, or blooms saved from a special event, there are so many creative ways to use them.
Pressing and Preserving Flowers
Before jumping into the ideas, here are a few quick tips.
How do you dry flowers?
There are several easy methods:
Wooden flower press – two pieces of wood screwed together at all four corners
Between the pages of books – place flowers in the pages of books, close and weight down for several weeks
Hanging – Find a dark, dry area with good circulation and hang the flowers upside down. Leave flowers for two to three weeks until completely dry
Ironing – flatten between parchment paper and press with a dry, hot iron
Microwave – flowers stay between two ceramic tiles held together with rubber bands and are microwaved several times.
Not perfectly — flowers are going to do what they’re going to do. Some fade softly while others surprise you and stay vibrant. Honestly, that slightly vintage look is part of the charm.
Now let’s get to the pretty stuff.
Creative Dried Flower Craft Ideas
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Dried Flower Lights
Apply dried flowers to glass or acrylic using Mod Podge. This creates soft, glowing decor that adds natural beauty to any room.
Learn how to make a wreath with dried hydrangeas and other preserved flowers. This is such a beautiful way to display these unique blooms in your home!
Japanese herbarium bottles are easy to create and make a wonderful decor statement in your home. These pretty dried flowers in oil specimens are also great for gift giving and a nice way to display your floral collection.
Erin's husband made this beautiful wall art using a boutonniere he wore on their wedding day! You could put it in a shadowbox just like this, but you can also apply the petals to a canvas with Mod Podge.
Before autumn overtakes your garden, preserve some of the summer memories in the form of dried flower petals. From there you can make these beautiful flower petal candle holders.
Preserve your garden's bounty in a clear soap bar! These botanical soap bars are a work of art with flowers, leaves, and herbs. Perfect for handmade gifts.
Stephanie took a class on pressing flowers and created some beautiful art as a result! You have to see the different versions, including the rainbow one I love pictured here.
This dried flower garland is simple. It’s a bit romantic. AND it’s a sweet touch to add in a room to a drapery rod or fireplace! Even better is that you can make it in just a few minutes.
Learn how to turn dried flowers into a bouquet! You can use your own dried flowers in addition to whatever you like from the craft store. This is also perfect for home decor.
I made paper in elementary school, but it wasn't necessarily this pretty! Learn how to make dried flower petal homemade paper with this simple tutorial.
When I first saw this project I assumed the flowers were sewn into the linen. It turns out the tutorial for this project is way easier than that! No embroidery skills required.
Encapsulate flowers in resin to create necklaces or pendants. A popular project that combines beauty with wearability. (We've also got pressed leaf pendants for you to check out).
Learn how to easily make all-natural wax melts at home using plant-based wax, essential oils, and dried flowers and herbs to make your home smell wonderful.
Amy shows you how to make bath bombs using dried flowers and some other ingredients, plus she offers a free label download! This is a really easy DIY gift idea.
Whether you’re working with flowers from your garden or store-bought blooms, these dried flower crafts offer so many creative possibilities.
From simple projects to more detailed designs, there’s something here for every skill level—and plenty of ways to turn something temporary into something lasting.
The craft stores usually have some dried flowers in the floral section, in the jewelry section, or with the resin! I recommend checking there. You can also get dried flowers on Etsy. Or you can buy grocery store flowers when they put them on sale because they don’t sell and press them yourself!
Amy- Anxiety about doing things right, or step by step can stop me in my tracks. I really appreciate you and your writing style! You inspire me to get moving just by saying “but try it your own way!” or “see what works for you” … Thank you. Thank you. 🙂
Lots of brilliant ideas. Question: if my garden has very few flowers where do you suggest I find fresh flowers or dried flowers in bulk
The craft stores usually have some dried flowers in the floral section, in the jewelry section, or with the resin! I recommend checking there. You can also get dried flowers on Etsy. Or you can buy grocery store flowers when they put them on sale because they don’t sell and press them yourself!
Amy- Anxiety about doing things right, or step by step can stop me in my tracks. I really appreciate you and your writing style! You inspire me to get moving just by saying “but try it your own way!” or “see what works for you” … Thank you. Thank you. 🙂
My pleasure! And I’m all about taking your own journey 🙂
Wow these look awesome. Lots of ideas that I will use. Thank you so much
Thank you for reading!