Easy Pressed Flower Bookmarks
When you want to get crafty but don’t have lots of time or money, this craft fits the bill. When I saw these cute stickers online, I knew I needed to make pressed flower bookmarks. The whole family will love putting their creativity to work with this simple project.
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How to Make Pressed Flower Bookmarks
I’m a pressed flower fanatic! What’s not to love about a slice of nature frozen in time? My love affair started as a child, and I’m thrilled that pressed flowers appear to be trending again.
Pressed Flower Projects
You’ll find many tutorials on the blog that teach you how to press flowers or create unique wall art with my favorite microwave flower press, the Microfleur Max.
If you want a more traditional aesthetic, check out this DIY pressed flower bookmark using a pre-cut acrylic base.
Get 10% off your entire order of Microfleur products with the code FIRSTDAYOFHOME. Limit one per customer.
If you’re not in the market to buy, you can always make a DIY flower press for very little money.
Are you in a time crunch? You can find pressed flowers online in stunning color combinations. I’ll link to my favorite options in the supplies list.
Supplies
- Transparent glassware stickers
- Pressed flowers
- Tassels or ribbon
- Hole punch
- Tweezers (optional)
Note: The key to this tutorial is using transparent jar stickers. However, you can also use acrylic bookmarks and Mod Podge if you prefer.
Step 1: Peel open the stickers
To say I’m in love with these mason jar stickers is an understatement! They are so stinkin’ cute, as we like to say in my neck of the woods. The pack includes 20 or 40 stickers in five unique designs.
It feels silly to tell you to peel open these glassware stickers. However, peeling them open is the trickiest part of this whole tutorial. The stickers are super thin!
Gently lift the edge with your fingernail starting from the bottom corner of the jar shape. A little patience will go a long way.
Don’t peel the top layer off completely to make it easier to align the sticker later.
Pressed Flower Lanterns
For another easy craft, try making these small pressed flower lanterns. They take only a few minutes to create, and you can use them with tea lights or votive candles inside.
Step 2: Arrange pressed flowers inside the sticker
Place 4-5 small pressed flowers on the bottom layer of the sticker. The top layer has adhesive, so you’ll need to hold it open as you place the flowers.
As I mentioned, I love pressing my own flowers, but this set of pressed flowers is a great alternative. Plus, it includes a handy pair of tweezers.
It’s easy to rearrange the flowers before sealing the sticker shut. Once you seal it, you won’t be able to make any changes.
Tip
Avoid layering the flowers inside the sticker. You want to minimize the bulk so it seals properly and won’t buckle.
Once you finish arranging your flowers, carefully press the top of the sticker down to seal the sticker shut.
Step 3: Add tassels to the pressed flower bookmarks
Using a hole punch, make a small hole in the top of your jar sticker. It may take extra force to punch through both layers of the sticker.
To complete the bookmark, add a coordinating tassel or ribbon through the hole. I picked up a wonderful set of tassels that included all colors of the rainbow. I see more bookmark projects on the horizon for me!
I would love to see your pressed flower bookmarks, so tag me on Instagram when you make them (@firstdayofhome)!
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