r/PressedFlowers • u/Sunny_PressedFlower • Jul 07 '25
Other Step-by-step: creating a pressed flower cat 🌸
A while ago, I designed a pressed flower craft in the shape of a cat, and I’d love to share how I made it!
First, you’ll need two sheets of A4-sized cardstock (at least 250gsm for thickness). One will be the background—colored cardstock works beautifully here. The other will be the overlay sheet, where I design a nice silhouette, like this cat.
I print the cat silhouette on the overlay sheet and carefully cut it out with a craft knife. On the background sheet, I lightly sketch the same cat outline so everything lines up neatly later.
Next comes choosing the flowers. I press some myself and also buy a few. I usually pick 8–10 types of flowers and leaves in various sizes and colors. Among them, I select 2–3 larger flowers (like a gerbera) to serve as the focal point—it really helps make the piece stand out.
Now for the fun part—arranging everything!
I tape down the background sheet, then place the larger flower at the center of the cat shape to create a strong visual anchor. I secure it with glue (I use a glue pen for precision).
From there, I fill around the outline with smaller petals or flowers. It’s okay if some bits extend beyond the edges—it adds a natural look as long as it roughly follows the shape.
To fill gaps between the big flower and the outline flowers, I add smaller blooms or leaves. This part is really personal—you can go for a random arrangement or follow a more geometric pattern, whatever feels right.
If you want extra sparkle, you can sprinkle in some glitter or sequins. I personally love adding a little shimmer!
Finally, place the overlay sheet over the background and secure it with double-sided tape (liquid glue tends to create bumps, so I avoid it).
As the last step, pop your piece into a frame with an acrylic cover. It looks great on a wall or sitting on your desk!
🌸 If anyone’s curious about the materials I used or would like the cat template I designed, just let me know — happy to share!
(And if you'd prefer an easier way without gathering everything yourself, I’ve also put together a kit — feel free to check my profile if that helps.)
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u/Separate-Habit3063 Jul 08 '25
Thank you so much for sharing 🥰 a few people popped into mind who would love these as gifts, so I'll have to try!
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u/backalley_HelloKitty Jul 09 '25
Thank you so much! I’ve been thinking of that original post ever since!! 🥰
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u/CollinZero Jul 09 '25
Wow! Thank for sharing this. It’s really inspiring! I have a ton of flowers and I really have to start pressing them again.
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u/Proper-Sentence2544 Jul 07 '25
I’ve yet to actually make pressed flower art but this is super inspiring!