How to Make a Pressed Flower Frame with Huckleberry Kit

By Kikkerland Design Inc | Published: 2026-10-19

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to create a pressed flower frame using the Huckleberry Make Your Own Pressed Flower Frame Art kit. This step-by-step guide covers flower selection, pressing, and framing.

Quick answer

Use the Huckleberry Make Your Own Pressed Flower Frame Art kit to press and frame flowers in a few simple steps. Start by collecting fresh, flat flowers, press them with the included blotting paper, then assemble the wooden frame.

Choosing the best flowers for pressing

Not every flower presses well. Thin, single-petal blooms like daisies, pansies, and ferns flatten evenly and dry quickly. Thick or fleshy flowers such as roses or succulents take much longer and often mold before they dry. Stick to flowers that are already fairly flat when fresh.

When to pick your flowers

Pick flowers on a dry day, ideally mid-morning after dew has evaporated. Moisture trapped inside petals can cause browning or mildew during pressing. If you must pick after rain, pat the petals gently with a paper towel and let them air-dry for an hour before pressing.

Step-by-step pressed flower frame instructions

Step 1: Collect and prepare your flowers: Pick fresh, dry flowers and trim the stems close to the bloom. Remove any leaves that would overlap the petals. Lay the flowers flat on a clean surface. Common mistake: picking wet flowers. Moisture causes mold and discoloration during pressing.
Step 2: Press the flowers: Place the flowers between two sheets of the included blotting paper. Stack heavy books on top and leave for 7–10 days. Check after 3 days and replace blotting paper if it feels damp. Common mistake: not changing the blotting paper. Damp paper slows drying and can lead to browning.
Step 3: Arrange your design: Open the wooden frame and remove the backing. Arrange your pressed flowers face-up on the backing board. Use tweezers for delicate petals. Leave a small gap around the edges so the frame border shows. Common mistake: overcrowding. Too many flowers make the design look cluttered and increase the chance of petals overlapping and curling.
Step 4: Close and display the frame: Carefully place the frame top over the backing and press the tabs or clips into place. Hang or stand the frame away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Common mistake: exposing to direct sun. UV light will fade pressed flowers within weeks.

What you need

Huckleberry Make Your Own Pressed Flower Frame Art: Frame your beautiful arrangements of hand picked flowers! Includes blotting paper. The kit comes with blotting paper, so you don't need to buy extra pressing supplies — just add your own flowers.
Huckleberry Make Your Own Pressed Flower Frame Art