‘Soothing sight and honeyed scent!’ all that it takes to make you feel fresh and happy. Yes, you guessed it right! We are talking about flowers and how you can use this beautiful creation in your home décor by overcoming its only downside – its short life span. Hence, here, Dried Flowers come to our rescue. They can be super handy for home decor, and one can get extremely creative whole using them.
Fresh flowers steal the show, but dried preserved flowers are no less. You can create vintage, funky, decent as well as trendsetting DIY home décor by using some economically favorable ways. Here we are to fuel your artistic mind with these innovative ways of using your favorite floral arrangements all year long. So let’s get started with some happening DIY Home Décor styles you can create by reusing your choicest blossoms.
A Dried Floral Garland
Materials you need –
- Dried flower heads, buds, and pods
- Hand sewing needle
- Scissors
- White polyester tread
Gather all the material and dried flowers depending upon the length of the garland you want to create. Cut the thread according to the size and little extra for hanging and tying.
Begin stringing dried elements according to the colors and designs you like beside each other until you reach the middle of the length of thread. Rethread the needle on the other end and start stringing again to avoid pulling so much thread through each dried piece. Complete stringing and tie a knot at each end; double or triple the knot to eliminate slipping off. Now you can hang this garland on the wall upside your bed or directly beside your doors frames for that fragrance to linger whenever you walk inside a room.
DRIED FLOWER BOUQUET ARRANGEMENT
Materials need –
- Dried flowers (Preferably with long sticks)
- Wooden basket
- Vase
- Scissors
Arrange the bunch of dried flowers in baskets or vases and use these as table runners or centerpieces. For thematic and designer look, create more than three designs with the same flowers and colors. Spray any scent on the bouquet and have your room filled with a fragrance you love. Allow yourself to get artistic with the arrangements.
DESIGNER INDOOR WREATH
Materials you need –
- Dried flowers, herbs, greenery
- Foam or straw floral ring
- Wire or U shaped florist pins
Create a base of any shape (Circle, Heart, etc.) using foam or branches and arrange the dried elements on the bottom, applying your preferred arrangement. You must be careful at the time of making as well as hanging them as these wreaths are delicate pieces. Hang them at the place where they can’t be damaged by wind or rain. Similarly, like bouquets, you can spray these with any fragrance mist to welcome your guest with lovely sight and sweet aroma. Imagine how welcoming it would be for your guests to witness this fantastic masterpiece made by you while they visit!
CUSTOMISED PHOTO FRAMES FOR WALL DECOR
Materials you need –
- Your choice of pressed blossoms
- A clear glass photo frame
- Transparent glue
Firstly, open up the photo frame and remove the back cover. Now, carefully arrange your pressed dried flowers over the glass pane with the transparent glue to help them settle in one place. You can apply the glue with a brush for a thin coat. Once your flowers are in place, attach the back cover and close the frame tightly. There you go, your custom made DIY photo frame is ready to ornate your walls.
This is how easy it is to make your home look chic and charming! Isn’t it? Additional, what a great way to reuse and recycle blooms to carry ahead their essence.
Such simple and useful ideas lighten up your home space without spending a dime. Gather your kids and family and get crafting. A little family bonding time along with personalized art pieces to decorate your home – is indeed a great idea, of course. Create your brag-worthy arts for your guests to swoon over. These will give your house inexpensive yet unique outlooks as well as gleaning yourself a pat on the back from visitors for your artistic skills.
