Easy Pressed Flower Pumpkin Decorating

fall diy ideas Jennifer Howard | Cottage On Bunker Hill

Want to know how to give your pumpkins a botanical touch? I used pressed flowers from my garden to create these unique designs

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Supplies: Pumpkins Flowers Mod Podge Paintbrush Toothpicks

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After picking a variety of flowers I did the quick microwave method for drying & pressing flowers (around 2 minutes!)

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Once you have your pressed flowers ready it's time to decorate the pumpkins.

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Brush Mod Podge onto the pumpkin, place a flower, then brush Mod Podge over the flower.

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Vary the sizes of the flowers and even use leaves to create a whimsical look for Fall. Once dry they will look lovely.

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Have fun and get creative!

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Visit my website to see more about pressed flower pumpkins & pressing flowers in the microwave.

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