I have this list of projects I want to do, and they are numbered in order of priority. Â Do you have one of those lists? Â At the very bottom of my list is “deep clean the house”. Â Funny thing is – it never moves up. Â Hmm.
Any way.
When I thought of the idea of these botanical wood slices, it didn’t even make it on the list. Â It just simply took priority because I couldn’t wait to see if it would work!
So once I discovered how to transfer printer ink onto a wood surface, I had my hubs slice up a log and I transferred some beautiful botanical prints onto the wood slices. Â The result was stunning! Â (If I do say so myself)
If you want to learn how to transfer the ink, and where to find these lovely botanical prints – head over to THIS post where you will find the full tutorial and all the details.
But before you head over there, let me convince you of 6 beautiful reasons you need to toss your list and start making a whole collection of botanical wood slices.
I had a blast coming up with these 6 creative uses for botanical wood slices –Â and even more fun making the pictures!
So . . . in no particular order:
1. Â Botanical Gift Toppers
Actually, they would make a great gift in and of themselves, but lets talk about how gorgeous they look on a white package tied with hemp.
The receiver won’t even care what is inside!
P.S. Â I just drilled a quick hole so I had something to tie it to.
2. Â Botanical Coasters
What a lovely woodsy touch this would give any meal or picnic.
Just make sure they are cut flat (wink).
3. Â Botanical Banners
You could hang these babies just about anywhere and they would steal the show. Â But I must say, they look quite fantastic in a row, as a banner, on a thrifted blue door, above a bed.
It was just what our child size guest room needed.
Speaking of bedrooms . . .
4. Â Botanical Wall Art
My daughter and I had a blast arranging this whimsical and woodsy wall display out of her favorite botanical wood slices.
You can hang with any picture hanger nailed to the back. Â I just love how these look on her planked white walls (full bedroom shown HERE).
5. Â Botanical Fridge Magnets
It was easy peasy to hot glue a magnet to the back, and slap these on the fridge.
School papers and grocery lists never looked so good.
6. Â Botanical Plant Labels
I may or may not have saved my favorite for last.
I have what you might call “a black thumb” – and I kill everything green. Â But, I’m fairly certain with these cute labels, my chances of keeping some plants alive have increased.
And there you have 6 ways to use your botanical wood slices. Â I am sure some of you crafty genius’s can think of more ideas – which I would LOOOOVE to hear!
Don’t forget to head over to THIS post to find out how to make them!
*Linking up to these parites, HERE.
Thank you for such a lovely DIY. I was looking for something easy and beautiful to make with my granddaughter who is spending the week with me. This project is perfect!
I think they would look good arranged on a plain wood tray with sides. Just fill in around them and modpodge the tops. Same for an end table.
hi cami! These are so beautiful!!! i love how you use them also!! 🙂 thanks for the mention ! 🙂
The first thing I thought when you started this project is “how cute it would be as casters” and then you showed yours…..YOU’VE don’t it again!!! Your creative, smart and I love what you do!! Thank you for all your hard work 🙂
Cindy
Great minds think alike! Haha! Thank you so much for your confidence in me!
Oh my gosh. How cute! I hope I can make some of my own. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thank you! I hope you get a chance to as well.
Oh wait– or arranged into a cute word, for that matter! Something like the word “happy” because flowers (and wood) make me happy. Haha!
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Love!! Here’s my idea: wouldn’t they look cute arranged into a monogram, like a S? So cute. 🙂
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Flowers and wood make me happy too! And truly, your ideas is pure genius! The monogram would be adorable!
I just saw this on Ella Claire and had to stop by to see what else to do with these adorable wood slices. I especially love the magnet idea.
You are so talented! I love these!
Emily – thank you so much for leaving the sweet comments! My kids love these magnets the best too!