I recently purchased these stickers for my pressed flower magnetic tile DIY activity! I thought mushrooms and butterflies would be fun variations for the project, but quickly realized these stickers didn’t work well for that idea. They have a matte outline around the sticker, which I didn’t love on the clear magnetic tiles.

However, I absolutely LOVED the stickers and started thinking about new ways to use them. I tested them out on different surfaces and thought they were perfect on air dry clay! These stickers are very thin / flexible and the matte surface blends in perfectly with the color and texture of clay. 

If you love this craft, you might also love our nature pinch pots!

Ready to make a few dishes? Here’s what you’ll need..

Supplies:

• Air dried clay 
• Rolling pin
• Small bowl
• Knife
• Stickers- I have these mushroom and butterfly stickers. They are a washi style sticker and are very thin and moldable. I would not use a regular sticker because they would stick out too much and wouldn’t blend in as well with the clay. 
• Metallic paint- I used a metallic gold tempera paint for this project and didn’t love it. I needed to apply several coats and it still didn’t cover well. This gold leaf paint is highly recommended for clay crafts and I will be using this in the future. 
• Mod Podge– We used matte for this project.

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Here’s How We Made Our Clay Trinket Dishes:

Step 1: Prepare clay

Prepare your work space and roll the clay into a ball. Air dry clay is pretty sticky when it’s fresh out of the container, which makes it a little difficult to work with. I suggest letting it sit out for about 10 minutes to let it dry up a bit before starting your clay dish!

I covered a wooden cutting board with wax paper to keep the clay from sticking to the surface. 

Step 2: Roll out the clay trinket dish.

Use a rolling pin to flatten the clay. I suggest using a designated rolling pin for crafting projects. Roll clay until it is about 1/4 of an inch thick. 

Step 3: Cut out clay dish shape. 

Find a small bowl for your dish shape. Place it on top of the flattened clay to cut out the dish. Then, gently pull the excess clay away from the dish shape. If children are involved in this craft, make sure they are using a blunt knife or help them with this step.

Step 4: Lay clay dish in the bowl. 

Use the same bowl as used in step 3. Place the clay in the bowl and let it dry for about 24 hours. Placing the clay piece in a bowl, will help form a slight dip in your dish. After 24 hours, place the clay dish on a drying rack, to dry the underside of clay. The clay will turn slightly tan while drying, but will be a nice shade of white when completely dried. 

Step 5: Paint

Some people sand the edges to make them perfect at this point, but I skipped that step! I personally like the minor imperfections. Once the dishes are completely dry, use metallic paint to form a fancy rim around the dishes. I think this really elevated the look of the pieces! 

Step 6: Stickers

I played around with different sticker designs on the dishes before peeling and sticking. Once I found designs that I liked, I stuck them on the dishes. Carefully place the stickers on the clay dishes, avoiding lines and ripples in the stickers. 

Step 8: Seal the clay trinket dish.

Use a THIN layer of matte Mod Podge to seal the dish. Do not use a lot of sealer for this particular craft. These stickers are so thin, that they will pucker up a bit when covered with Mod Podge, but they should flattened out when dried! 

I absolutely love how these clay trinket dishes turned out! I tried to pick a favorite, but I just can’t decide. Which one do you like the most?!

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I hope you try making a clay trinket dish! I promise, your little nature lovers will love it as much as my boys.

∼Tara

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This super handy match jar not only looks beautiful, but is soooo useful as well! It’s very accessible since it is left out as a decoration and is a great conversation piece. It also cuts down on clutter and combines a match holder and striker, into one nice container. 

I also love that you can reuse a small condiment jar to create this cute match holder. You can decorate the jar however you would like, but of course I instantly reached for my pressed flower stash! They make everything so pretty. 

Ready to give it a try!? Here’s what you’ll need..

Supplies for the Match Striker Sticker Jar Craft:

• • Jar- Reuse an old jar or purchase a cute vintage jar from the thrift shop! Check out how to remove labels from jars HERE!
  • Mod Podge- I used the matte version for the lampshade. 
  • Pressed flowers– You can always press your own flowers if you have them available in your garden! If you currently don’t have flowers to press, then I suggest going with Amazon. I’ve used many pressed flowers from Amazon for my crafts and am happy to recommend them as well. I love this set from Amazon, this set, and this set! There are a ton of options available! Just type “pressed flowers” in the search bar and a bunch of options will show up. 
  • Match Striker Stickers- Here are the different sizes and shapes available: 2 inch circles, 1 inch circles, variety pack, and a cute rainbow match set with a 2 sizes!
  • Strike Anywhere Matches

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Here’s How I Made the Match Striker Jar:

Step 1: Think of a pressed flower design. 

You have a blank slate on the jar, so play around with different flower designs before you add Mod Podge. 

Step 2: Mod Podge

Apply a layer of Mod Podge on your jar. I prefer to use a small foam brush for this step, but I only had a paintbrush available. 

Step 3: Pressed Flowers

Place pressed flowers on the layer of Mod Podge. A tweezer is always helpful if you are having difficulties picking up the pressed flowers. 

Step 4: Mod Podge

Apply a layer of Mod Podge over the pressed flowers. Let the jar dry before the next step. 

Step 5: Match Striker Sticker

I got the 2 inch stickers and they were a bit too big for my jar, so I cut them down to size and placed them on the bottom of the jars. I also thought it would be cute to cut the sticker into a heart shape for Valentine’s Day!

Now your jar is all set and ready to use! Strike the match against the sticker and light your candle!

This jar is meant to be decorative and looks beautiful on the living room or a bathroom shelf. 

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I hope you enjoy this useful craft as much as I do!

-Tara

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I’m adding to my long list of pressed flower crafts with this fun DIY summer activity! This is such an easy craft that a child could make one, but I know that you will want to make a couple as well! They look beautiful in any room, but we currently have our lamp in our kitchen. This little lamp is the perfect size for our counter and it makes this space look so beautiful!

Ready to give it a try!? Here’s what you’ll need..

Supplies for the Lampshade:

• • Lamp- I used this lamp and like the size and worked well of the craft. Just be aware that this has a USB plug. I think this lamp and this lamp are nice options as well!
  • Mod Podge- I used the matte version for the lampshade. 
  • Pressed flowers– You can always press your own flowers if you have them available in your garden! If you currently don’t have flowers to press, then I suggest purchasing already pressed flowers from Etsy or Amazon. Here is a nice wildflower mix. I love supporting these beautiful pressed flower businesses from Etsy, but these flowers took over a week to arrive at my house. If you need pressed flowers quickly, then I suggest going with Amazon. I’ve used many pressed flowers from Amazon for my crafts and am happy to recommend them as well. I love this set from Amazon. There are a ton of options available! Just type “pressed flowers” in the Etsy or Amazon search bars and a bunch of options will show up. I would suggest staying away from dyed pressed flowers because you don’t want them to bleed on the lampshade. 
  • You also might like this beautiful Wooden Pressed Flower Organizer to keep all of your flowers readily accessible. 

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Here’s How I Made this Pressed Flower Lampshade:

Step 1: Think of a pressed flower design. 

You have a blank slate on this lampshade, so play around with different flower designs before you add Mod Podge. 

Step 2: Add Mod Podge.

Next, add a layer of Mod Podge on the lampshade. 

Step 3: Place pressed flowers on the lampshade. 

Arrange your pressed flowers on the layer of Mod Podge. I like using a tweezer to transfer the flowers from the table to the lampshade. 

Step 4: More Mod Podge and let it dry.

Add a thin layer of Mod Podge over the pressed flowers and let it dry. Thicker flowers may require extra Mod Podge. The drying process might take a few hours!

It looks so beautiful when dried! It was fun to see how the lamp looked as dusk progressed. 

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I hope you enjoy this nature craft as much as I do!

-Tara

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We had these boring clear night lights around our home and I thought they would look so pretty decorated with pressed flowers! They turned out even more beautiful than I could imagine and I instantly ordered more night lights and am making a bunch for gifts! Christmas is only a few short months away and I think these would make the perfect handmade holiday gift! 

Ready to give it a try!? Here’s what you’ll need..

Supplies for the Night Light:

• • Night lights   Just an FYI, Mod Podge is non-flammable and I noticed that these particular night lights don’t get warm or hot. Please exercise caution when altering anything that plugs into an electrical outlet. 
  • Mod Podge- I used the matte version because the covers of my night lights have a frosted finish. You can try the glossy version if your night lights have a glossier finish. The last link that I shared has both types of Mod Podge and a handy brush that I highly recommend. 
  • Pressed flowers– You can always press your own flowers if you have them available in your garden! If you currently don’t have flowers to press, then I suggest purchasing already pressed flowers from Etsy or Amazon. Here is a nice wildflower mix. I love supporting these beautiful pressed flower businesses from Etsy, but these flowers took over a week to arrive at my house. If you need pressed flowers quickly, then I suggest going with Amazon. I’ve used many pressed flowers from Amazon for my crafts and am happy to recommend them as well. I love this set from Amazon. There are a ton of options available! Just type “pressed flowers” in the Etsy or Amazon search bars and a bunch of options will show up. 
  • You also might like this beautiful Wooden Pressed Flower Organizer to keep all of your flowers readily accessible. 

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Here’s How I Made these DIY Night Lights:

Step 1: Make a design with pressed flowers

First, play around with the flowers on the night light, without Mod Podge. You can move the flowers around until you find a design you like without committing with glue. We came up with a bunch of different designs, but this is my favorite!

Step 2: Add Mod Podge

Add a thin layer of Mod Podge to your night light. Just an FYI, Mod Podge is non-flammable and I noticed that these particular night lights don’t get warm or hot. Please exercise caution when altering anything that plugs into an electrical outlet. 

Step 3: Place pressed flowers on night light

Arrange your flowers on the Mod Podge. I like using tweezers to transfer pressed flowers from the table to the night light. 

Step 4: More Mod Podge and let it dry

Add a thin layer of Mod Podge over the pressed flowers and let it dry. Thicker flowers may require extra Mod Podge. The drying process might take a few hours!

They look so pretty during the day and night! Which one is your favorite?

I hope you enjoy this nature craft as much as I do!

-Tara

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If these look familiar that’s because we made beautiful Christmas bookmarks using the similar supplies. I slightly switched up the process for making these dried flower bookmarks and liked this way just a little more! I cut the bookmarks to size first instead of towards the end of the process. Both ways will work, but this helped with placement of the pieces of nature.

Ready to give it a try!? Here’s what you’ll need..

Supplies:

• • Wax paper
  • Towel or ironing board
  • Iron
  • Scissors or portable paper trimmer
  • Dried flowers– It’s the middle of winter for us, so I purchased some pressed flowers from Etsy. The large pressed poppy flowers are from this shop and the wildflower mix are from this shop! I love supporting these beautiful pressed flower businesses from Etsy, but these flowers took over a week to arrive at my house. If you need pressed flowers quickly, then I suggest going with Amazon. I’ve used many pressed flowers from Amazon for my crafts and am happy to recommend them as well. I love this set from Amazon. 

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Here’s How I Made these DIY Wax Paper Lanterns:

Step 1:

First, fold a piece of wax paper in half and cut them to the size you would like. The entire piece of wax paper, unfolded, was 7.5 inches by 8 inches. Please experiment with different sized pieces of wax paper and use the size that works best for you!

This portable trimmer isn’t necessary, but makes cutting straight lines much easier. 

Step 2:

Unfold the piece of wax paper and place dried flowers on one side of the crease.

Step 3:

Fold your piece of wax paper over the dried flowers. 

Step 4:

As soon as your iron hits the wax paper, it will fuse together! It’s a neat process to observe. I quickly ran the iron over the wax paper several times, then I flipped it over and did the same thing on that side. 

There may be air bubbles around thicker flowers. That’s ok, it’s impossible to iron all of the air bubbles out. In my experience, since the flowers are already pressed and dried, they are preserved and will keep their vibrant color. 

Step 5:

Now trim your bookmark if necessary. 

I absolutely love how these turned out! They look so pretty when you hold them near a window. We actually made beautiful suncatchers with the same material!

These make a beautiful handmade gift for any holiday or occasion! We plan on handing these out for Valentine’s Day. I think a bookmark and a sweet book make a great gift for a friend! This would make a great birthday or Mother’s Day gift as well!

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I hope you try to make your dried flower bookmark! I promise, your little nature lovers will love it as much as my boys.

∼Tara

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We made Easter egg suncatchers similar to these hearts last year! They turned out so pretty, that I wanted to try them for Valentine’s Day. These make the perfect handmade Valentine and are a great alternative to the typical sugary treats that everybody hands out. 

If you are making these for a home decoration, I suggest making a bunch of them and sticking them to a window! They look so pretty as a large group of hearts. 

Ready to give it a try!? Here’s what you’ll need..

Supplies:

• Dried flowers– It’s the middle of winter for us, so I purchased some pressed flowers from ETSY. The large pressed poppy flowers are from this shop and the wildflower mix are from this shop! I love supporting these beautiful pressed flower businesses from ETSY, but these flowers took over a week to arrive at my house. If you need pressed flowers quickly, then I suggest going with Amazon. I’ve used many pressed flowers from Amazon for my crafts and am happy to recommend them as well. I love this set from Amazon. 
• Wax paper
• Towel or ironing board
• Scissors 
• Twine
• Iron
• Heart template-  I drew my own and cut it out. 

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Step 5:

Once the heart is ironed, cut on the heart line.

This heart craft makes such a gorgeous indoor decoration! You can hang them in the window as a suncatcher or on a shelf. They also look beautiful as garland. 

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I hope you give this pressed flower suncatcher a try! I promise, your little nature lovers will love it as much as my boys.

∼Tara

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Making a pressed flower lantern is so easy and the results are always gorgeous. The pressed flowers will keep their vibrant color since they are preserved, making this a colorful and beautiful decoration for your home! 

Ready to give it a try!? Here’s what you’ll need..

Supplies for your Pressed Flower Lantern:

• Jar- Any pasta sauce, juice or jelly jar will work!

• Mod podge- I used the matte variety for the the purple pansies lanterns and it gave the lantern a frosted effect. I used the glossy variety for a colorful wildflower lanterns shown at the end of the post and that gave the lantern a beautiful shinny finish! I suggest the combo pack to try each type and it also comes with foam brushes!

• Foam brush– These are very helpful for spreading Mod Podge on the jar.

• Pressed flowers– If you don’t have any flowers to press or are feeling impatient, you can always find a variety of pressed flowers on Amazon or purchase a bouquet to press at home. Here is a beautiful variety pack that includes pansies on Amazon and here is a beautiful wildflower pack from ETSY! 

• Flameless tea light candle

• Twine or string

• Tweezers- These are helpful for picking up delicate pressed flowers.

• Equal parts cooking oil and baking soda- This mixture will remove stubborn labels or printed expiration dates from jars and leave them sparkling clean.

• You also might like this beautiful Wooden Pressed Flower Organizer to keep all of your flowers readily accessible. 

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How to Press Flowers:

Look for flowers with a single layer of petals and have fun experimenting with different types of flowers! We love pressing pansies and wild violets during spring. Don’t forget to press the leaves!

Once you pick your flowers or buy a bouquet, place them between two pieces of wax paper in a book and close the book. Place a couple more books on top and check back in a week or two. If they are not dried, then let them press for another week and check on them again. Continue this cycle until they are dried. I have a more extensive guide on pressing flowers in 20+ Pressed Flower Crafts. 

How to Remove the Label from your Jar:

Step 1:

Give your jar a hot water bath! Let your jars sit in hot water for about 10 minutes to loosen the glue behind the label. Be careful when handling the hot jar and don’t use boiling water! Take the jars out of the water and peel off as much of the label as you can at this point.

Step 2:

Next, mix equal parts cooking oil and baking soda. I used two tablespoons of each. Rub it on what is left of your label and let it sit for about 30 minutes. Peel off the rest of the label and rub the glue off the jar. I like to fill the jar with more warm/hot water at this point to continue loosening the glue. You can also run the jar under warm water and add a little more baking soda mixture to get the last bits and pieces off.

How to Make the Jar Lantern:

Step 1:

Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to a third of your jar with your foam brush. Don’t put too much Mod Podge on your jar at one time or it will dry before you get the chance to apply the pieces of nature.

Step 2:

Gently pick up the pressed pieces of nature with your fingers or tweezers and place them on the Mod Podge. I had to press some of the thicker leaves for about 30 seconds to help them stick to the Mod Podge. Finish your jar and let the Mod Podge dry completely.

Step 3:

After the first layer of Mod Podge is dry, add another layer of Mod Podge over the jar and pressed pieces of nature. This will protect the pieces of nature and keep them from peeling up as they dry.

How to Make the Jar Lantern Handle:

Step 1:

Tie twine around the neck of the jar two times and give it a double knot on one side of the jar. Cut any excess twine.

Step 2:

Take another piece of twine and weave it through the twine on one side of the jar. This can be tricky since the twine is tied tightly around the neck of the jar, but this method worked for all of my jar crafts! Once you wiggle/push the twine through, tie another double knot on that side. Do this same step on the other side of the jar. Again, cut any excess twine.

Your handle is all set. You can take this on an evening nature walk! Make sure you bring it inside when finished because Mod Podge is somewhat water resistant, but not waterproof.

They also make the perfect decoration for a table or shelf. They add a touch of whimsy to any space! Here is another version of our pressed flower lantern. This lantern is made with pressed wildflowers and sealed with the glossy Mod Podge. Which version do you like more!

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I hope you try making a jar lantern! I promise, your little nature lovers will love it as much as my boys.

∼Tara

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Today we are mixing a couple of my favorite things- flowers and candles! These were really fun to make and I look forward to trying more as our seasons change so I can use flowers from our own yard!

If you are wondering if this craft is suitable for children, I would definitely suggest assisting them with the process. My boys were able to help a bit, but required guidance. Children will need developed fine motor skills to be able to handle the flowers and melted wax at the same time. If they are too young for that step, they can always help collect and press the flowers!

Ready to make a few pressed flower candles?! I bet you won’t be able to stop at just one!  Here’s what you’ll need….

Supplies:

• Taper candles- white or colorful
• Pressed flowers and leaves– You can either purchase them online or gather flowers and press them yourself. We love making these flowers around Christmas time and this set has the perfect colors for holiday candles! If you are looking for a simple tutorial, check out my post that explains how to press flowers!
• Tea light candles and match or lighter
• Small paintbrushes

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Here’s How We Made The Candles:

Step 1:

Light the tea candle and wait until the it has melted a bit. Gently dip the paintbrush into the melted wax (obviously avoid the flame!) The melted wax will act as a glue and seal the flowers on the candle. The wax dries VERY quickly so you will need to work quickly too!

Step 2:

Set your first flower in place. 

Step 3:

Dip the paintbrush in the candle and gently spread the melted wax on the flower. If you get a clump of wax on your paintbrush, simply set it in the melted wax area of the candle and it will melt away. 

Step 4:

I found it helpful to press down stubborn areas of the flowers and leaves into the soft wax.

You can add just one piece of nature per candle or a bunch! It looks beautiful either way. 

Don’t these candles look beautiful?! They make the perfect handmade gift or decoration for your home.

I love looking at the beautiful details of the flowers and leaves! 

Do you like the flowers or leaves more? I can’t decide! I suggest working with a wide variety of nature pieces to see which ones you like best. If you try this, tag me @littlepinelearners on Instagram! I can’t wait to see your candles!

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I hope you give this pressed flower craft a try! I promise, your little nature lovers will love this activity as my boys.

∼Tara

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This flower petal art project is so fun! Unleash your creativity by trying a variety of petals and leaves to make different types of butterflies. Adults will enjoy making more complicated designs and younger children will be thrilled to make a lifelike butterfly with just 4 flower petals!

Ready to make one or two? Here’s what you’ll need….

Supplies:

• Flowers- Collect flowers in your yard. **Try bouquet flowers if they are currently out of season in your area. You can also purchase already pressed flowers here. You can find many different options so look around on Amazon to see the different pressed flower options.**
• Stones- We grabbed a few from our nature collection. You can also find stones in craft stores, landscape shops,  or Amazon.
• Mod Podge– Play around with gloss and matte finish to see which you like more. 
• Tweezers– These are helpful for small and delicate petals.

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Here’s How We Made This Beautiful Flower Petal Art:

Step 1:

First, you need to press and dry your flowers. If you don’t have a method that you like for pressing flowers, you can try the book or microwave methods. 

Step 2:

Arrange your flower petals on a stone to make sure your butterfly design will fit. Each stone has it’s own unique shape, so I like to find the perfect match before bringing out the Mod Podge.

We used a thin dried plant stem for an antennae, but you could also draw antenna or small details on the wings or bodies with thin sharpies. 

Step 3: 

Next, seal the flowers on the stones with Mod Podge. Start this process by taking the flower petals off the stone and applying a generous amount of Mod Podge on the stone.

Then put the flower petals and other plant pieces back on the stone. 

Last, apply another layer of Mod Podge on the flower. Since I put a lot of sealer on the flower, this will take about an hour to dry.

Here are more butterflies that we made. It’s hard for me to choose my favorite! I think the pansies make unique wings and layering petals create a beautiful effect. Which do you like thde most?! I’m currently drying Black-eyed Susan petals to make a lion stone:)  Tag me on instagram if you make a flower design! I can’t wait to see your flower petal art ideas. 

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I hope you give this flower petal art project a try! I promise, your little nature lovers will love this activity as my boys.

∼Tara

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We made beautiful pressed flower beeswax bowl luminaries a few months ago and have been enjoying them ever since. I recently got the idea to use temporary tattoos on the these cute beeswax bowls and I’m so happy I tried it! Temporary tattoos allow you to personalize your luminaries any way you would like. You can spell words with letter tattoos, try bright and colorful prints, or keep it simple with black line tattoo designs. I personally love the simplicity of the black lines. Our beeswax luminaries turned out so nice and look like items you would find in a boutique shop!

Ready to make a beeswax luminary or two? Here’s what you’ll need….

Supplies for the Beeswax Luminaries:

• Beeswax– I like this brand of yellow pellets. 
• Mini Crock pot– I have a mini crock pot designated for beeswax crafts! We use beeswax quite a bit, so when we are done using it I just let it harden in the Crock Pot and save it for another day. This seems to be the perfect size for all of my beeswax crafts. I don’t suggest using one that is bigger because you will need to use A LOT of beeswax to fill it up. If you don’t want to invest in a Crock Pot, many people use a double boiler for this craft. 
• Water balloons
• Temporary Tattoos– My boys are really interested in summer insects at the moment, so I purchased this pack! This pack includes a wide variety of black line and colorful buggy designs. You can also work on insect identification when making your luminaries:) 
• Flameless candles

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Here’s How We Made Our Beeswax Luminaries:

First melt your beeswax. It takes about 30 minutes for about half the bag to melt in the Crock Pot. Don’t fill your entire Crock Pot with beeswax or it will overflow when you dip your balloons!

This Crock Pot is great for beeswax crafts because it’s safer than the stovetop and I feel more comfortable with my boys helping!

Step 2:

Fill a water balloon with water. Never use a balloon filled with air because you sill pop it! Make sure your water balloons are skinnier than your Crock Pot, so they don’t hit the sides during the dipping process. This will smudge the beeswax and will limit the amount of times you can dip the balloon.

Dip your water ballon about 15 times in the beeswax to the same level. You can dip it more if you want to make a stronger bowl. 

In between dips, let the beeswax dry for about 10 seconds or until the beeswax stops dripping. Give your beeswax luminary about 5 minutes to dry after this step. 

Step 3:

Next pop the balloon over the sink, making sure the balloon doesn’t go down the drain. Dry out the beeswax bowl.

Last, line a pan with foil and heat it on low. After you give the stove top a minute to warm up, quickly run to top edges of the bowl on the warm foil to even the edges. 

Flip the bowl over and warm the base to give it a small flat surface to sit on. 

Step 4:

Now it’s time to decorate your bowl! There is no trick to this step. Use the tattoos just like you were applying them to your skin. Choose the temporary tattoos that you would like to use for your luminaries and follow the decorations on your specific temporary tattoo packaging.

We made one with just bees!

Here are the other designs. I love the butterfly, moth, and dragonfly prints in the pack as well!

Now your beeswax luminaries are finished! I like to add a flameless candle to the bowls. The warm glow looks so beautiful!

These are a bit delicate, so I taught my boys how to handle them carefully. 

Don’t these make the perfect natural decoration for your home? I hope you love them as much as we do!

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I hope you make some beeswax luminaries soon! I promise, your little nature lovers will love this craft as my boys.

∼Tara

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