Nature-Made: Turning Natural Finds into Handmade Decor
---------- PRESSED FLOWERS ----------
Pressed flowers are a timeless way to preserve the beauty of blooms long after they’ve faded from the garden. Simply place your chosen flowers between parchment paper inside a heavy book, and let them dry for a week or two. Once pressed, you can arrange them in picture frames, bookmarks, or greeting cards. Try layering them with watercolor backgrounds for a delicate, artistic look.
*** Our Favorite:
----> Pounded Flower Art
Using a hammer to create art with something as delicate as flowers seems unconventional, right? Well, the results are undeniable.
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*** Bonus Tip: Choose flowers with flat petals and vibrant colors—pansies, daisies, and violets work beautifully!
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---------- PAINTED ROCKS ----------
Painted rocks have been popping up in parks and gardens for years as cheerful surprises or decorative touches. Collect smooth, clean stones and paint them with designs, words of encouragement, or nature-inspired patterns. Seal them with outdoor-safe varnish if you plan to leave them outside, or use them indoors as paperweights or shelf accents.
*** Our Favorite:
----> River Stone Planters
We have a lot of river stone here, which leads to a lot of projects. This planter is one of my all-time favorites. It’s easy, too. You just attach your stones or pebbles to an existing planter and it looks like the planter is made of stone. These would be beautiful on the porch or leading the way to your entry door.
*** Fun Idea: Create a rock family or a garden alphabet with your kids!
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---------- TWIG & LEAF DECOR ----------
Branches, twigs, and leaves can easily be turned into rustic-chic home accents. Use fallen sticks to make a mini photo frame, leaf imprints in clay or salt dough for ornaments, or a nature mobile to hang near a window. These projects are especially perfect in autumn, but can be enjoyed year-round depending on your surroundings.
***Our Favorite:
----> Rustic Twig Leaf
We're combining twigs AND leaves for this one - a handmade maple leaf sculpture, created with twigs. Add a ribbon or bow to soften the shape and hang it on the wall or door!
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*** Pro Tip: Spray-paint twigs gold or silver for an elegant twist!
*** Styling Tips: https://clai...s-and-foliage
Final Thoughts:
Crafting with nature doesn’t just result in beautiful decor—it encourages us to slow down, get outside, and notice the little things. Whether you’re pressing petals from your backyard or painting a pebble from a weekend hike, each project carries a bit of the natural world with it.
And while you're in the creative mood, stop in and paint something beautiful with us at the studio! Plants, flowers, and landscapes that will never loose leaves, light, or color are on the calendar, waiting for you!