12 Easy Decorating Ideas Inspired by Nature
2. Add a botanical fabric. A textile featuring birds, branches, flowers or foliage is a great way to wake up a room for spring, and a few yards of fabric won’t break the bank. If you are an experienced sewer, you can try fashioning your own slipcover for an upholstered chair. If you are a beginner, try covering a seat cushion. Or use a botanical print oilcloth and simply cut out a tablecloth using pinking shears — no sewing required.
When they’re ready to frame, trim a piece of linen to fit the back of your frame and attach it to the backing using a bit of spray adhesive (do this outdoors). You can either use a bit more spray adhesive to stick the dried flowers to the linen, or simply place the flowers on top and allow the glass to hold them in place.
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