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HOW-TO: HAND-PRESSED BOTANICALS
May 20, 2020
This huge gallery wall (used to be even bigger) was originally filled with the sweetest family photos. Life gets busy though, and maintaining updated photos with kids is not an easy task! I decided to put the photos away and create a gallery wall that could stay for awhile.
This is an easy DIY project that literally anyone can do, but looks so beautiful and high-end!
I was always inspired seeing framed botanicals at Restoration Hardware.
YOU WILL NEED:
- PICTURE FRAMES
- IRON (LOW-DRY SETTING)
- PAPER TOWELS
- PAPER
- HOT GLUE GUN OR CLEAR TAPE
- FRESH GREENERY
- BACKING PIECES (CARDSTOCK, FABRIC, BE CREATIVE)
- I used Ikea Ribba frames in the size 19.75"x19.75"
- All of my greenery were found at Trader Joes
- I mixed up the background for each row of frames, all from Michael's
- Top row: brown cardstock
- Second row: burlap
- Third row: linen
GATHER YOUR GREENERY
1. SANDWICH YOUR CUT-UP PIECES OF FRESH GREENERY BETWEEN PAPER TOWELS, FOLLOWED BY PAPER
The paper towels will soak up any moisture from the greenery.
2. ON A LOW, DRY HEAT SETTING.. PRESS THE IRON ON THE PAPER
I do this in increments of 30 seconds to a minute, moving around my iron here and there so it doesn't burn too much. Depending on what type of fresh greenery you're using, you may have to do this several times until you flatten and dry it out enough.
3. USE A HOT GLUE GUN OR CLEAR TAPE TO ADHERE YOUR GREENERY TO YOUR BACK PIECE
Be gentle with the greenery, as it may be fragile & crisp from ironing.
4. FRAME!
If you're using a mat, tape the back pieces on the corners to keep them from sliding.
& there you have it!
Stunning pieces of framed, hand-pressed botanicals in just a few easy steps!
I hope you all try this simple project and love it as much as I do!
Feel free to send me photos and tag me when you try it out. I love seeing different variations of my ideas!
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