How diy preserved flower photo frame?
Creating a DIY flower photo frame can be a beautiful and personal project. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make one:
Materials Needed:
1. Photo frame (with glass) for DIY flower photo frame
2. Preserved flowers (these are real flowers that have been treated to maintain their appearance)
3. Hot glue gun and glue sticks
4. Scissors
5. Tweezers (optional, for precision)
6. Background paper or fabric (optional, for the frame backing)
7. Mod Podge or clear drying glue (optional, to secure flowers more firmly)
Instructions:
1. Choose Your Frame: • Select a photo frame that fits your desired size. Ensure it has enough depth if your flowers are thick.
2. Prepare the Frame: • Remove the back and glass from the frame. If you want, you can add a decorative background paper or fabric to the backing of the frame for extra visual interest.
3. Arrange the Flowers: • Lay out your preserved flowers on a flat surface. Experiment with different arrangements until you find a design you like. You might want to place larger flowers in the corners or center and smaller ones around them.
4. Attach the Flowers: • Use a hot glue gun to attach the flowers to the frame or the backing. Apply a small amount of glue to the base of each flower and press it firmly onto the frame or backing. • For more delicate placement, use tweezers to handle small flowers and petals.
5. Secure the Arrangement: • Once you’re happy with your arrangement, you can use Mod Podge or clear drying glue to add extra security to your flowers. Lightly brush the glue over the base of the flowers to ensure they stay in place.
6. Reassemble the Frame: • Allow the glue to dry completely. Once dried, carefully reassemble your photo frame by placing the glass back in, then the flower arrangement, and finally the backing.
7. Display Your Frame: • Your DIY flower photo frame is now ready to be displayed! Place it somewhere special where it can be admired.
Tips:• Preserved Flowers: You can buy preserved flowers online or from craft stores. You can also preserve your own flowers by drying them or using silica gel. • Design Variations: Consider adding other decorative elements like ribbons, small trinkets, or even incorporating a photo alongside the flowers.
