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Painting with nature
Adult coloring books are everywhere. Why not take it up a notch and color with natural elements such as leaves, flower petals and acorns?

Posted by Motte from Berlin, Berlin, Germany • Published See Motte's 7 projects »
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  • How to make a piece of pressed flower art. Nature Mandalas  - Step 1
    Step 1

    Start by laying out the center of your design.

  • How to make a piece of pressed flower art. Nature Mandalas  - Step 2
    Step 2

    Keep adding elements by going round in circles in one direction, moving outwards.

  • How to make a piece of pressed flower art. Nature Mandalas  - Step 3
    Step 3

    Don't forget to have fun with it, adding unusual and colorful objects for the best results.

  • How to make a piece of pressed flower art. Nature Mandalas  - Step 4
    Step 4

    To create a more permanent mandala, press objects in old books and, once dried, glue them onto a blank canvas to hang or frame.

  • How to make a piece of pressed flower art. Nature Mandalas  - Step 5
    Step 5

    mini mandalas can be glued into note books. Leaves and flower pedals work particularly well.

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