Dried Flower Panels Are the Perfect Spring DIY

01.03.2024 - 23:03 / thespruce.com / Sophia Beams

Is it really the start of a new season if you haven’t swapped out your seasonal decor yet? Adding a few seasonal pieces is a great way to give your space a refresh that matches the mood of the season—plus, it’s an easy way to add intrigue to your home, keeping it from feeling stagnant over time.

If you’ve been on the hunt for new decorations to add to your space, there’s no better way to prep for the spring season than by a little DIY crafting. 

Flower panels are the latest decor trend that’s been taking the crafting corner of social media by storm. They’re delicate, super customizable, and add a small pop of color to any space—plus, they’re easy to make. 

To get started, all you’ll need are long-stemmed dried flowers of your choice and some wire or mesh grid panels. If you want to create a panel shape that’s different than the shape the panels already come in (typically square or rectangular), have spare wire, a thin picture frame, or flexible sticks on hand. 

For the most successful flower frames, you’ll want to work with dried flowers that aren’t too fragile. You’ll need to weave the flower stems through the wire or mesh paneling to support them, and the delicate blooms of the flowers themselves will be exposed (meaning that there’s potential for the flowers to crumble if touched or jostled).

Some of the best flowers are those that keep their original shape once dried; lavender, eucalyptus, amaranths, baby’s breath, and roses (especially small varieties) are some flower varieties to keep in mind while you’re thinking about which flowers to dry.

Once you have your dried flowers ready to go, you can prepare your frame by attaching the wire or mesh gridding to your choice of framed support.

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