If you’ve ever wanted to combine nature with a little touch of the cosmos, this pressed flower crescent moon is the perfect project.

The dark background lets every petal glow like stardust, while the curved shape gives your flowers movement and flow.

Now, hang it in your home and it becomes a gentle reminder of the balance between nature and the night sky.

Materials Needed

• Pressed flowers in mixed colors (20-30 blooms of various sizes)
• Pressed greenery or vines
• Black cardstock or watercolor paper (A4 or 12”×12”)
• Wooden frame with glass (12”×12” or larger)
• Pencil for sketching crescent outline
• Fine paintbrush & acid-free glue
• Optional: white gel pen or diluted white paint

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Lightly sketch a crescent moon shape on your black paper. Keep it wide enough to layer several flowers.

Step 2: Arrange pressed flowers along the crescent outline, mixing colors and sizes for depth.

You can start with larger blooms and fill gaps with smaller petals.

Step 3: Use a fine brush to apply glue on the back of each flower. Then press them down gently and let dry before adding the next layer.

Step 4: Add greenery or tiny vines for detail, tucking them around the flowers to soften the shape.

Step 5: For extra magic, flick white paint or use a gel pen to create tiny stars around the crescent. Let dry fully.

Step 6: Place the artwork in your frame, securing it under glass for protection. Display it in a space where you’ll enjoy its glow day and night.

Tip:

Try using flowers in a color gradient, dark purples fading into blues, then yellows, so your moon looks like it’s glowing from within.