MODERN BOTANICALS

A modern-day approach to vintage botanicals brings the simplicity of foliage to your walls or shelves. Whether you choose different types of plants or all the same, nature offers a uniqueness all its own. Place in a formal glass frame for a more traditional look.

1 Gather Materials

a. A 1.5” deep shadow box style frame allows it to stand on its own on a shelf, or hang on the wall.

b. The light wood offers a clean backdrop for your craft. Available at Michael’s.

c. Flowers and botanicals of your choice.

d. Gold paint, or preferred colour for the frame.

e. Layers of your choice.

f. Mod Podge for sealing.

g. Hooks and hammer for hanging.

2 ADD A LAYER OR 2 OR 3...

a. I chose to use pages from a book to add interest to the background of the leaves. Simply glue your background in place before moving to the next step.

b. Other options include; more than one or several types of florals and/or botanicals, watercolour paper, magazine cut outs, tissue paper, kraft paper…really the options are endless.

c. Determine the placement of your next layer(s) and glue in place. I used a glue stick for more control. Avoid liquid glue as this will alter the look of your botanicals or other papers.

SEAL YOUR FLORALS

3 to preserve the colour and protect them.

Add Hardware

4 as needed depending on how you choose to display your creation.