The Evolution of Flower Pens: A Collection of Cute Ideas and How to Make 'Botanical Pens' Full of Greenery♡

2015.07.20 published

The reception pens at the venue are cute decorative pens＊

For the reception at the wedding, the reception pens used for guests to write their names should be decorative and cute pens, not just ordinary ones♩

A lot of cute deco pens♡

The most popular decorative pens used for the reception or guestbook are flower pens and macaron pens, along with many other cute deco pens♩

Here are some popular ideas for reception pens＊

Cute macaron pens in pastel colors with rounded shapes＊ Some brides are even DIYing macaron pens using clay, illustrating their popularity♡

You can DIY deco pens by incorporating motifs of your favorite characters＊ The gloves of Mickey and Minnie resemble the bride and groom, making them adorable♩

The most fitting option for a formal wedding is definitely feather pens♡ Tying a ribbon adds to the romantic ambiance♩

And now, the spotlight is on “botanical pens”♩

A botanical pen is, as the name suggests, a pen decorated with plants♡ Unlike flower pens, they feature more parts like grasses and leaves, making them appear more natural and resembling real plants＊

design① A botanical pen like a single flower vase♡

Flowers, stems, and leaves. The ideal shape of a botanical pen that looks just like a flower in bloom turning into a pen♩

Not only does it feature a flower, but it also brings the leaves closer to looking like real flowers, which is the charm of a botanical bouquet♪ It’s just like the rose from Beauty and the Beast♡

The colors of the petals and the unique leaves of tulips are faithfully recreated, so guests will be surprised to see that it’s actually a pen!＊

design② Succulent botanical pen♡

A succulent pen topped with cute plump stems (succulents)♩

You can DIY it yourself, but a cute one sold at Village Vanguard is popular among buyers＊

design③ Wildflower-style natural botanical pen♡

Crafted from artificial flowers that look like they could be blooming in your garden or along the roadside on your daily commute, a natural variety used for the pen♩

The unadorned, slightly weed-like appearance provides a simple yet stylish vibe♡ I want to create various types of botanical pens!♡

design④ A botanical pen made entirely of leaves♡

This botanical pen features beautiful, jagged spreading leaves resembling ferns♡ You can create a pen that is both natural and cute with just the leaves♩

When decorated in abundance, it feels like a flower shop♩

Arranging a bunch of botanical pens makes it look like a single flower arrangement, which is adorable♩ Presenting them to guests after they finish writing would surely be appreciated♡

Using a wooden block for a pen stand adds a stylish planter-like touch◎

[DIY] How to make botanical pens＊

With just a ballpoint pen, artificial flowers, green satin tape, double-sided tape, a glue gun (transparent is better), and pliers, you can easily make handcrafted botanical flowers at home♡

Now, let’s try making it!

Step 1: Cut the stem of the artificial flower to leave about 10-15 cm and gather them together using the pliers＊

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Step 2: To wrap the satin ribbon around the barrel of the ballpoint pen, apply a round of double-sided tape at the beginning and end of where you will start and finish, and then twist the satin ribbon around it＊

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Step 3: Attach double-sided tape to the end of the ballpoint pen and stick the artificial flower from Step 1 there, securing it further with a glue gun or similar tool＊

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Step 4: Wrap the end where you attached the artificial flowers with the satin ribbon you used earlier＊ By wrapping the barrel and the end separately, you allow for ink replacement, making it last longer and highly recommended♩

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Once shaped, you're done!♡

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Reception pens, cute botanical pens＊

At the wedding welcome space, I want to use decorative yet not too flashy natural stylish botanical pens♩

Adding a bit of greenery to flower pens, or arranging it with just greenery is also okay♡ Prepare some super cute botanical pens and coordinate the wedding stylishly from the reception space♩