Pressed flower mushrooms are a creative twist on traditional botanical art.

By layering petals into caps and stems, you can mimic the textures and colors of real fungi.

The result is playful, imaginative, and perfect for nature lovers who enjoy turning ordinary materials into something extraordinary.

A framed piece like this works beautifully as wall décor or a handmade gift.

Materials Needed

• Pressed flower petals and leaves (variety of shapes and colors)
• Thick black or dark-colored cardstock (8”x10)
• Craft tweezers
• Mod Podge or clear-drying glue (4–8 oz)
• Small detail brush
• Wooden frame (8”x10” or larger)

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Choose a dark cardstock background to make the mushroom designs stand out.

Step 2: Arrange flower petals into mushroom caps, using rounded petals for domes and fringed petals for textured tops.

Step 3: Use thin leaves or strips of petals as stems, trimming them with scissors if needed.

Step 4: Carefully glue each piece down with Mod Podge, applying with a small brush for precision.

Step 5: Let it dry fully, then place the design inside a wooden frame for a finished, gallery-worthy look.

Tip:

You can mix bold colors like orange, purple, and red for fantasy-inspired mushrooms, or stick to earthy tones for a more natural forest feel.