"Painting" with Flowers: Turning Tricky Times into Beautiful Blooms
When life gets tricky, we make art.
In the middle of fixing a mold issue in our house and before we packed up and temporarily moved out, I set up this craft to keep kiddos entertained outside in the clean air.
Materials You’ll Need
- Flowers: we walked around the neighborhood to look for flowers that had fallen on the ground (and a couple kind neighbors insisted the boys could have a couple from their yards)
- Thick paper like watercolor paper
- Parchment paper
- I used a clipboard underneath
- Started with a hammer, realized that was a dangerous idea, and switched to a @yeti water bottle (anything is an art tool when you’re creative enough!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Gather Your Blooms: Head outside for a nature walk! Collect colorful flowers, leaves, or even thin petals you find on the ground.
Arrange Your Art: Place your thick paper on your hard surface (like a clipboard). Arrange the flowers face down on the paper in whatever design you like.
Cover and Pound: Carefully place a piece of parchment paper over your flower arrangement. Then, firmly pound each flower with your water bottle or other blunt object. You'll want to apply steady, firm pressure to release the pigment.
Reveal Your Masterpiece: Gently peel back the parchment paper and then carefully remove the flattened flowers to reveal your beautiful botanical print!
We have made so many rounds of these and they’ve become birthday cards for friends, refrigerator decor and more. A fun way to make your favorite blooms losing their color last a little longer and maybe get out some aggression, too 😆
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