Our Favorite Floral Craft Kits to DIY at Home
Try these floral and plant-based craft kits from Western makers this spring.
Courtesy of Casey Fyfe/Makers Mess
Brandy Lewis created Makers Mess, a craft company, after losing her father. She found that writing and doing something creative with other people was the only solace she found amid her grief. “She realized there weren’t enough craft spaces in Los Angeles, so we started with workshops,” studio director Victoria Steger says.
The company now offers a variety of guided workshops and do-it-yourself kits, such as dried floral wreath and resin jewelry crafts. Makers Mess stands out not only because of the quality of the kits, but also because of the durability of the end result. Because the floral wreath is made from dried flowers, for example, it can last as long as you’d like. Steger notes that felting, weaving, and wood burning kits come with tools that can last years.
Once the pandemic hit, the company moved online. The staff soon realized the digital space lent itself to allowing people to be more creative within the comfort of their home. “It’s helpful because people get an up-close view, and you’re seeing exactly what they’re doing,” Steger says of virtual workshops. With an aerial camera used to provide a bird’s eye view of demonstrations, Makers Mess is able to guide people more personally, as well as record sessions if you need help later.
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Here at Sunset, we’re inclined to try our hand at any DIY that involves fresh blooms or plants. There are tons of ways to use botanicals in your crafting, and we’ve compiled a list of our favorite floral craft kits from the West.
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Dried Floral Wreath
The team at Makers Mess hand-arranges these flowers to make the perfect palette for you. Whether you’re just looking to add to your wall at home or create wedding decor, the dried floral wreaths will shine with their forever preserved look.
Dried Floral Resin Jewelry Kit
Another Makers Mess kit allows you to make floral resin jewelry. “We include an assortment of over eight different types of flowers and small leaves, and they’re very very flat and you can create multiple layers with them,” studio director Victoria Steger says. “You dry the resin with the UV flashlight included and you’re able to create multiple layers so you can cover up textural differences.”
Kokedama Kit
Kokedama is a Japanese bonsai method that involves using moss and clay to hold the roots of the plant to form a spherical planter without needing a pot. Based out of Portland, Pistils Nursery has created a Kokedama kit friendly to even an absolute novice.
Fairy House Garden Kit
With some glue and a paintbrush, you’ll be on your way to creating your own fairy house garden to put in your house or backyard. This extensive kit from Alameda, California, comes with multiple materials to decorate your fairy house just the way you like.
Flower Press
Press your own flowers at home with this wooden flower press kit made by Rody and Rory, a brand by the Droz family who own a lavender farm in Los Molinos, California. Before you use it, make sure to put plain paper around your flowers to catch the moisture. (You can also get it personalized!)
