Autumn flower craft ideas and fun

During the cooler autumn months, you might find yourself spending more time than usual indoors. The weather can be somewhat unpredictable so we need to find ways of entertaining ourselves indoors. With technology being such a prevalent part of our lives, it’s easy to slip into the habit of playing games or watching TV or anything that is totally the opposite of being creative. The good news is that, with these autumn flower craft ideas, you can take a break from all that tech and encourage your family to do the same.

Flower baskets

One of the most rewarding of all autumn flower craft ideas is to create your very own floral display. Flower baskets are great for this time of year because the flower holder itself already underlines the autumn theme. All you need to do is get plastic tray and some floral foam to set inside the basket. Once this is all in place and you have hydrated the foam, you can begin making your very own arrangement. You can add some extra flare to your basket and give it an undeniable autumn theme by adding colour in the form of ribbons. You can either decorate the basket handles or you can weave the ribbons into the basket design.

Floral coasters

This is a really handy and practical autumn flower craft since you can get great use out of your coasters once you have completed the design. You will need pressed flowers or at least pressed flower petals for this design. You can use fresh pressed blooms or silk flowers if you want petals that have a more vibrant colour. When using pressed flowers, you will notice that the colours will darken as the blooms dry out. So, keep this in mind when planning your design. Once you are ready, you can take some plain cork coasters and line them with some dark green or brown paper before using a decoupage technique to stick your flower petals to the surface. Make sure that your flowers are as flat as possible or your coaster will not be stable to hold glasses. You could stick them down first and, before applying to top layer of decoupage glue, you can place them under a heavy object like a book to ensure that the petals have stuck down properly. Just make sure you place parchment paper between the coaster and your book. Once properly pressed and dried in place, coat with more decoupage solution to seal everything in place.

Votive cup design

Yet another great autumn flower craft involving decoupage is a votive cup design. You can use pressed flowers and tissue paper for this one. Simply apply some decoupage solution to the exterior of the cup and then arrange your flowers. You can then cover with a layer of tissue paper to protect your petals. You can use a real candle or LED candle inside this design to add light to your dinner table or coffee table.

Now that you have three fabulous autumn flower craft options, you have three more reasons to love this time of year! Remember, even if you don’t use flowers, you can also use some pretty autumn leaves. Just take a walk around your neighbourhood or even your own garden and you are bound to find plenty.