Our top faux flower craft ideas

DIY crafts are a great way to repurpose items and create unique pieces. Whether a beginner or pro, try these floral DIYs.

What can I make at home with faux flowers?

Artificial flowers are popularly used in many DIY and crafting projects, as they do not have the same limitations as real flowers.

Faux flowers have a lot of potential when it comes to DIYs and crafts; in this blog we cover an array of different indoor and outdoor-friendly projects; from DIY napkin rings to how to build your own artificial hanging basket!

For more information, read our full article on real vs artificial plants.

Good things to decorate with fake flowers

We are all guilty of neglecting certain areas of our homes. Thankfully, this is where our colourful DIYs can step-in.

Bland and boring entrances can easily be brought back to life with some faux flowers. Go big, and create a large floral archway, or play it more minimal with a pair of vibrant DIY hanging baskets. Decorating your entrance with artificial flowers is an easy way to add some colour and curb-appeal to your home, without the pesky maintenance!

You can also use faux florals to upcycle other items in your home. If you have an old picture frame that is far past its best, why not decorate the border with faux flower heads - or alternatively, you could discard the glass, and have a wall hanging 3D bouquet!

Decorative craft ideas with artificial flowers can be truly limitless, due to the incredibly versatility of fauxs - they're great at adding a pop of colour to your space too.

Fake flower crafts for kids
Get the whole family involved with these fun crafts for kids! Before we get stuck in, please note, parent supervision is advised throughout these crafts, and the following crafts are for children 8+.

How to make your own 'plant pal'
This kid-friendly DIY is great for the crafting amateurs amongst us, and can be easily done using basic supplies you're likely to already have in the house!

What you'll need:

• Small to medium pre-potted plant
• Paper
• Scissors
• Sellotape or clear tape
• Pencil & eraser
• Markers

Method:

1. Sketch a pair of eyes onto a piece of paper

2. Gently erase your sketch, so that you are left with a faint outline of your drawing

3. Using a marker pen, draw over the faint pencil outline, using it as a guide.

4. Once you're happy with the design of your eyes, cover them over with a strip of clear tape - this will give the eyes a glossy look, and help them last longer!

5. Using a pair of scissors, cut them out!

6. Take a piece of clear tape and roll it onto itself, so its sticky edge is on the outside. Attach this to the back side of the eye sketch - don't forget to repeat for the other eye.

7. Simply stick the eyes the the plant pot and voila!

Be creative! Why not create a different set of eyes for each day of the week, or change them up depending on your mood.

How to crystallise a fake flower?

Did you know you can GROW crystals on a faux!?

Borax, scientifically known as sodium tetraborate, is a common, household laundry booster that can be used to crystallise artificial or real flowers! For this scientific craft, parent supervision is needed- this craft is suitable for children 12 or more with parental supervision & guidance.

Safety:

Before starting the DIY, ensure you are working in a well ventilated space and wearing the correct protective equipment- such as a face covering, gloves,etc.

Method:

1. Pour boiling water into a jar or container that is large enough to hold the flower

2. Mix in powdered Borax until it no longer can dissolve

3. Place your artificial flower in the solution. You can tie a pencil to the stem of the flower if you are concerned about the flower moving in the solution or crystals sticking the flower to the container.

4. Leave the solution overnight to allow the crystals to grow - the longer you leave the solution, the larger the crystals will be.

5. Remove the flower from the container and carefully place it on a paper towel or sheet of baking paper to dry.

6. Once the artificial flower has dried, you can put the flower in a vase.

For this craft, you can use salt instead of Borax, however, the crystals may take longer to form.

Credit: petitehomestead.com

Indoor crafts

How to make your own faux floral napkin tie

Reuse or re-purpose your artificial flower heads with this easy and fun craft!

What you'll need:

• Hot glue or superglue (Hot glue or UHU all purpose adhesive clear glue is recommended)

• Ribbon (2 meters minimum)

• Artificial flower heads

How to make an artificial flower napkin tie

1. Measure the length of the artificial flower heads that you want to be in the centre of the napkin ring. This stage is particularly important as it will affect the length of ribbon you will need to cut. For these two sunflowers, the measurement was 18cm. To ensure your flowers are not too large and can centally on the napkin, we would recommend not exceeding 18cm.

2. Add 45cm to this measurement. The formula for your needed ribbon length will be your previous flower measurement + 45cm. In this example, the piece of ribbon will be cut at 63cm (18+45).

3. Once you have cut your piece of ribbon, tie a knot in the centre.

4. Now you can play about with how you want to arrange your flowers.

5. Once you have found a design you like, you can begin gluing your flower heads down, using the knot as a centre guide.

6. Once you have glued your design down, check to see if you are still happy with this design, or whether you want to add any more faux flowers.

7. When you're happy with the design, cut a second piece of ribbon to 60cm. If you have a ribbon style similar to the ribbon used in the example, you may wish to double the thickness and stack 2 x 60cm ribbons on top of each other. We suggest adding dots of glue to the stack of ribbon for extra security.

8. Glue the 60cm piece of ribbon to the backs of the original flowers. We recommend being generous with the glue to ensure the craft is durable. These two pieces of ribbon can then be tied into a bow underneath the napkin.

Voila! You're one-of-a-kind napkin older is complete!

Make cheap fake flowers look expensive

Cheap artificial flowers typically lack quality, and can look noticeably fake. Although this can be quickly disguised if you blend cheaper and more expensive fauxs together, a quick and easy way to make cheap faux stems look more expensive is to simply add your own flare to them.

Adding detail to faux stems

For this craft, you will need:

• Artificial flower stem(s)

• Alcohol / permanent markers

Before starting this craft, ensure your artificial stem will hold the colour of an alcohol marker, without any smudging or colour bleeding - fauxs that have a fabric-like texture are more suitable flowers for crafting . If your stem has a shiny, or plastic texture, we recommend using acrylic paints or paint markers instead. If you choose to use paint or paint markers, we suggest using a coating of Modge Podge (or other sealant) both before and after you start painting details onto your faux to make sure your design doesn't flake off.

Simply take the cap off your market pen and get to drawing! You may choose to accentuate features of the faux or change elements of it entirely. We suggest doing a mixture of both, so the stem has an overall cohesive look.

Painting artificial plants & flowers

• Painted artificial plants and flowers can be a fun way to add colour and texture to your space without the typical 'plant' look.

  You will need:

  • An artificial plant

  • Protective glasses, mask & gloves 

  • A protective sheet or newspaper 

  • Rust-Oleum (or similar) spray paint & Rust-Oleum multi-purpose paint in chosen colours 

  • Paint brush 

  • Masking tape 

  Before starting this craft, make sure you are working in a well-ventilated space, and have the correct PPE. We also advise you clean your faux plant or flower stem so the paint has an even surface - this reduces the likelihood of paint imperfections.

  • Using the masking tape, mask any areas you do not want to be spray painted.

  • Holding the spray can approximately 30cm away, begin spraying your plant. For an even coat, we recommend using 2 to 3 coats. Leave to dry between each coat.

  • No matter the quality of your faux, there is always some tips and tricks to making your fake flowers look more expensive and real. For further styling advice, check out our guide to making your artificial flowers look real.

How do you decorate a wall with fake flowers?

Add some WOW-factor to your space with hanging greenery. from renter-friendly floral wall art to extravagant living wall installation, we have all the tips and tricks to help you make your home greener.

Making wall art with artificial plants

• What you'll need to make artificial flower wall art

  • Box picture frame large enough for your stems

  • Flowers and/or foliage stems

  • Glue to hold smaller pieces in place

  • Pliers or wire cutters

  For this craft, It is preferred to have a box frame with an internal mount board; this mount board helps cover the ends of the artificial stems, and finishes the look.

Using Living walls

Our artificial living walls are the perfect solution to large, bland or unassuming spaces. With minimal hassle, you can completely transform your indoor or outdoor walls!

For more information on how to install an interior or exterior living wall, take a look at our blog!

If you want to decorate an outdoor seating/BBQ area, we recommend checking out our fire-rated living wall. Safety has never looked so good...and green!

Outdoor crafts

Our artificial academy is full of outdoor plant crafts, tips & tricks, to help you achieve the garden of your dreams. So, why not dive into a couple of them now!

Make an artificial hanging basket

Making an artificial hanging basket can be as easy as 1,2,3. For added ease - check out our DIY artificial hanging basket bundle.

Need more help with faux flower crafts?

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