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Glowing Flowers

Create enchanting glowing flowers using paper and LED lights that provide a soft and meditative crafting experience.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 flowers
Course: Crafting
Cuisine: Crafting
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Thin translucent paper vellum, tissue, or thin mulberry paper
  • Lightweight cardstock optional
  • Small battery-operated LED lights warm white or soft color
  • Button cell batteries if needed for tiny LEDs
  • Scissors or a craft knife
  • Clear-drying glue tacky glue or PVA
  • Thin wire or floral stem wire
  • Small beads or sequin centers optional
  • Clear nail polish or matte spray sealer optional
  • Tweezers helpful
  • Cutting mat or safe cutting surface
  • Soft cloth for cleaning

Method
 

  1. Choose your paper and cut petal shapes.
  2. Cut at least five to eight petals per flower for a full look.
  3. Gently crease each petal along the center.
  4. Build a small cone or cup to hold the LED.
  5. Secure the LED inside the cup with a dab of glue.
  6. Attach petals around the cup one at a time.
  7. Add a bead or sequin to the center if you like.
  8. Wrap a short length of wire as a stem if you want a standing flower.
  9. Test the light and make small adjustments.
  10. Seal delicate edges with a drop of clear polish or light spray.
  11. Enjoy the glow and note any tweaks for next time.

Notes

Store Glowing Flowers in a shallow box with soft tissue between layers. Use silica packets to control moisture.