Looking for dried flower ideas to make your festive gifts and décor feel handmade? Dried flowers are one of the simplest ways to do it. They are light, they do not need water and a small handful goes a long way.

Here are six easy ideas for using natural pressed dried flowers this festive season, plus tips for handling them and for staying safe around diyas and candles.

6 easy dried flower ideas for festive gifts and décor

The easiest way to use dried flowers is as a small accent on something you are already making: a tag, a card, a hamper or a journal page. Pressed flowers are delicate, so handle them gently with tweezers or clean, dry fingers.

1. Decorate gift tags

Stick one or two small pressed flowers onto a plain tag with a dab of clear glue, then write your message beside them. It takes a couple of minutes and makes even a simple parcel look personal. Mini flowers work well on small tags:

2. Top off a gift hamper

Tuck a small cluster under the ribbon of a hamper or lay it on the wrapping. It gives the hamper a boutique feel. See our guide to packing a gift hamper for the full method, and our Diwali gift hamper ideas for what to put inside.

3. Make festive greeting cards

A plain card with a few flowers in one corner and a handwritten message feels more special than a printed one. Arrange the flowers on the card first without glue, move them around until you like the layout, then glue them down one at a time.

4. Scrapbooks and journals

Dried flowers look good on scrapbook pages, planner spreads and journals. Use them as borders, corners or small accents beside photos and notes.

5. Resin art

Pressed flowers work well in resin pieces such as coasters, trays, keychains and jewellery. Metal frame pendants hold a flower neatly under resin, and you can pair flowers with resin moulds. Here is a pack of pendant frames:

If you are new to resin, follow the instructions on your resin kit, work in a well-ventilated space and wear gloves. Browse the art and craft range for more supplies.

6. Small décor and gift frames

Arrange a few flowers on a piece of card or paper, then place them in a simple frame. It makes an inexpensive gift or a small decoration for a desk or shelf.

How to glue pressed dried flowers

To glue pressed dried flowers, use a very small amount of clear glue and place each flower with tweezers. Too much glue can show through or wrinkle delicate petals. Plan the layout first without glue, then fix the flowers one at a time and let them dry flat.

Dried flower safety during the festive season

Dried flowers and paper are dry and flammable. Keep them well away from diyas, candles, incense and fairy-light plugs, and do not place decorated items next to an open flame.

Which dried flowers should you choose?

Our natural pressed dried flowers are sold for art and craft use, including scrapbooking, soap and candle decoration, resin art and jewellery making. The dried flowers range has boxes in different colours and pack sizes, plus mini flowers for finer work.

If you are just starting, a single box gives you plenty to try a few of these ideas. Choose white and cream for a soft look, or a colour mix for something brighter. Here are two options:

Dried flower FAQs

What can I use pressed dried flowers for?

Common uses are gift tags, greeting cards, scrapbooks, journals, resin art, jewellery and small framed pieces. They are sold for art and craft use.

Do dried flowers need water?

No. Dried flowers need to stay dry. Keep them away from moisture.

How do I store dried flowers?

Store them flat in a dry box or sleeve, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Handle them gently, because pressed flowers are delicate.

Is it safe to use dried flowers near candles?

No. Keep dried flowers and paper well away from candles, diyas and any open flame.

Ready to get crafting?

Browse our dried flowers and art and craft ranges to get started. You can order on Amazon.in, order through WhatsApp or reserve an item for self pickup from our store in Kandivali East, Mumbai.