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Ocean Morpho Butterfly — Crystal Frame DIY Kit
Deep ocean blues, jewel-toned blooms, and crystals that shimmer like the sea.
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About this kit
There is a depth to the ocean that you can feel before you can see it — cool, luminous, and alive with colour. This kit lets you bring that feeling home.
The Ocean Morpho Butterfly is a shadow box art kit where one wing glitters with layers of sapphire, cobalt and aqua iridescent crystal gems, and the other blooms with real preserved periwinkle roses, teal hydrangea, navy dahlias, lime craspedia, and a constellation of dried botanicals in every shade of blue and teal. The result is a dramatic, jewel-toned artwork unlike anything you can buy in a store. It was made by you, in an afternoon, at your kitchen table.
Hang it above your desk. Place it in a hallway where guests will stop and stare. Or give it to someone who loves the sea — because nothing says I was thinking of you quite like something you made with your own hands.
This isn't just a craft kit. It's 1.5 hours of calm and creativity — no screen, no rush, no noise. Just you, jewel-toned blooms, and the quiet satisfaction of creating something that lasts for years. No experience needed. No artistic background required. Every single thing you need arrives in one beautiful box — pre-selected, pre-measured, and ready to go.
Perfect for
- 🎁A gift for someone who loves the ocean — birthdays, anniversaries, housewarming
- 🖼️A dramatic statement piece for a bedroom, study or hallway
- 🌊A calming creative afternoon — like a walk along the shore
- 💙A jewel-toned keepsake that captures a feeling, not just a moment
What's in the box
- Walnut-finish shadow box frame— warm, gallery-worthy, ready to hang
- Butterfly-shaped stencil template
- Real preserved periwinkle rose (centrepiece)— our florals change with the seasons, so the piece you make today is the only one exactly like it in the world
- Real preserved teal hydrangea & navy dahlia
- Teal dried botanicals: craspedia, thistle, baby's breath & berries
- Lime green craspedia & ivory accent flowers
- Dried seed pods & mixed blue-teal botanicals
- Sapphire, cobalt & aqua iridescent crystal gemstone mix— the shimmer that makes people stop and stare
- Professional craft glue— the same glue used by many craft artists
- Tweezers, palette knife & tracing pen
- Step-by-step video tutorial— scan, follow along, and you can't go wrong
Step by Step
How to make it
No experience needed — just follow the flow and create something beautiful.
Lay out your flowers & tools
Unbox everything and arrange your blue flowers, botanicals, crystals and tools on a flat surface so you can see what you have to work with.
Sketch the butterfly
Place the butterfly stencil onto your backing board and trace the outline with the tracing pen — this is your guide for the whole design.
Glue & sprinkle the crystals
Squeeze glue evenly over one wing, then pour the sapphire, cobalt and aqua crystals generously over it. Press lightly to set, then shake off any excess.
Place your flowers
Press your preserved blue rose into the body, then build out the floral wing with hydrangea, craspedia, and dried botanicals. Trust your eye — there is no wrong way.
Let it dry & frame it
Allow the glue to dry fully (about 30 minutes), then carefully slide your finished artwork into the walnut shadow box frame.
Display your creation
Hang it on your wall, place it on a shelf, or gift it to someone special. Your butterfly is now a permanent keepsake that will last for years.
The Science of Beauty
What are preserved flowers?
Preserved flowers are real, living flowers — not artificial, not dried in the traditional sense. They are fresh blooms that have been treated with a special process that replaces their moisture with a preserving agent, keeping them soft, vibrant, and touchable for years.
Real preserved flowers from our collection
Not fake. Not dried.
Real flowers, held in time
Unlike dried flowers — which shrink, become brittle, and lose their colour — preserved flowers retain their original shape, softness, and vibrancy. Touch them and they feel like a fresh bloom. Look at them and they glow with the same depth of colour as the day they were cut.
The preservation process works by replacing the water inside each flower cell with a glycerin-based solution. This keeps the cell walls supple and flexible, so the petals stay soft and the colours stay true — without any water, sunlight, or maintenance required.
A well-made preserved flower arrangement can last 3 to 5 years or longer when kept away from direct sunlight and humidity. Some pieces have been known to last a decade.
Harvest at Peak Bloom
Fresh flowers are cut at the exact moment they reach their most vibrant — before any petal begins to fade. Timing is everything.
Glycerin or Silica Treatment
The flowers are submerged in a glycerin solution or buried in silica gel crystals. Over days, the preserving agent replaces the water inside each cell, locking the flower's structure in place.
Colour Infusion
Once preserved, flowers can be gently dyed to achieve colours that don't exist in nature — deep blues, soft lavenders, blush pinks — while retaining their natural texture and softness.
Dried and Ready to Create
The result is a flower that looks and feels almost fresh — but will stay this way for years. No water. No wilting. Just beauty, held still.
Inside every Petala kit
A world of botanicals, curated for you
Each Ocean Morpho kit contains a hand-curated selection of real preserved botanicals dyed in a spectrum of ocean blues — from pale periwinkle to deep sapphire navy. Preserved hydrangea, roses, and teal craspedia are treated with a glycerin-based solution that keeps them soft, vibrant, and touchable for years. Unlike dried flowers, they won't crumble or fade — just enduring, jewel-toned beauty.
Ocean-hued botanicals, preserved in time.
Care Guide
How to care for your preserved flowers
Preserved flowers are low-maintenance — but not no-maintenance. A few simple habits will keep your arrangement looking stunning for years to come.
Keep away from water
Preserved flowers are not waterproof. Even a light mist or high humidity can cause petals to soften, discolour, or develop mould. Never water them, and keep them away from bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoor areas.
Avoid direct sunlight
UV light is the number one enemy of preserved flowers. Direct sun will fade colours within weeks. Display your arrangement in a bright room, but away from windows that receive direct sun — indirect light is ideal.
Protect from humidity
High humidity (above 60%) can cause preserved flowers to absorb moisture from the air, making petals feel damp or sticky. Air-conditioned rooms are perfect. Avoid displaying near humidifiers, open windows in rain, or coastal areas with sea mist.
Handle with care
Preserved petals are more delicate than fresh flowers — they can tear or bruise if handled roughly. If you need to move your arrangement, support it from the base. Avoid touching petals directly with oily or damp hands.
Dust gently
Over time, a light layer of dust may settle on your arrangement. Use a soft, dry paintbrush or a can of compressed air held at arm's length to gently remove dust. Never use a damp cloth or cleaning spray.
Enjoy for years
With proper care, your preserved flower arrangement will stay beautiful for 3 to 5 years — sometimes longer. Some pieces have been known to last a decade. The better the conditions, the longer the beauty lasts.
Customer Reviews
What our makers say
Made this in the garden — the orange autumn colours are stunning
I set up outside in the garden and made this on a sunny afternoon. The warm amber and orange crystal wing paired with the autumn botanicals is just stunning — it looks like a piece of nature art. The preserved flowers are so realistic, my neighbour thought they were fresh. Already bought two more as Christmas gifts!
Perfect rainy-day project — now it lives on my desk
Spent a rainy Saturday afternoon making this and it was the most therapeutic thing I've done in ages. I used the pink and rose gold crystal mix — the finished piece has this dreamy galaxy vibe. It's now sitting on my desk at work and everyone stops to look at it. Worth every cent.
Made the purple version — it's a masterpiece
I went with the amethyst and lapis crystal mix and the purple dried botanicals. The contrast between the raw crystal wing and the lush flower side is just gorgeous. My mum thought I'd paid a professional artist. The kit had everything I needed and the instructions were so clear. Highly recommend!
The Ocean Morpho colourway is breathtaking
I chose the blue crystal mix and paired it with the deep blue and teal botanicals — the result is absolutely stunning. The iridescent crystals catch the light like actual water. I've had three people ask me where I bought it this week. Took me about 2 hours and was so relaxing. Already ordered the purple one!
Made this for my mum's birthday — she cried
I got the red roses kit and spent a Sunday afternoon making it. The finished piece is just beautiful — all those tiny rosebuds packed together look incredible. My mum absolutely loved it, she said it was the most thoughtful gift she'd ever received. Already planning to make the purple one for myself. The kit had everything, nothing was missing.
A mindful, creative afternoon
I put on some music, made a cup of tea, and spent a lovely afternoon making this. The process itself was so calming. The result is a piece of art I'm genuinely proud of. The preserved flowers smell faintly floral even now, weeks later.
Beautiful kit, takes a little patience
The flowers and crystals are gorgeous — exactly as pictured. It took me closer to 2.5 hours rather than 1.5, but I'm a perfectionist! The end result is stunning and I'm really proud of it. Would love a slightly larger crystal mix in the box.
The purple galaxy one is my fave thing in my room now
I did the purple galaxy kit and honestly it looks so magical in person. The glitter wing catches the light and the purple roses on the other side are so pretty. It's sitting on my shelf next to my candle and it just looks so good together. Took me about 2.5 hours while watching Netflix. Really relaxing and the end result is stunning!
Made this as a wedding gift — she cried
I made the 10-inch frame as a wedding gift for my best friend. I used the Raspberry Bloom kit and added a small note inside the frame. She called me the next day in tears. The quality of the preserved flowers is incredible — they look as fresh as the day I opened the box.
Such a fun afternoon activity — result is gorgeous
Did the pink botanical kit with my sister on a rainy Saturday and we had so much fun. The pink petal wing is so delicate and the rosebud side is just packed with detail. We both agreed it looks way more expensive than it was. Now hanging in my living room and I get compliments on it every time someone comes over. Would 100% buy again!
The packaging alone is worth it
The box arrived beautifully packaged and the flowers were in perfect condition. I've now ordered three kits — the Raspberry Bloom, the Glass Dome, and I'm waiting on the next one. Each one is a joy to create. Petala is my new favourite brand.
My first ever DIY project — and it looks professional
As someone with zero craft experience, I was nervous. But everything was so well thought-out. The tweezers, the stencil, the adhesive — it all just worked. My finished butterfly now hangs in my living room and everyone asks where I bought it. I made it!
Perfect for nature lovers — looks amazing on my wall
I'm a big plant person so the green nature kit was calling my name. The leaf wing is so realistic and the botanical side with all the seed pods and succulents is just gorgeous. It's now hanging in my home office above my desk and it makes me so happy every time I look up. Really good quality materials and the instructions were easy to follow.
Absolutely stunning — better than I imagined
I gifted the Raspberry Bloom to my mum for her birthday and she was in tears. The preserved roses are so soft and vivid, and the crystal wing catches the light beautifully. The step-by-step guide made it so easy. Will definitely order again!
Ocean morpho is stunning — looks amazing in my bathroom
I put mine in the bathroom because the teal and blue colours match my tiles perfectly. The morpho wing is so iridescent — it looks different every time the light changes. The little shells and sea lavender on the other wing are such a nice touch. I've had so many guests comment on it. Really happy with this purchase, will definitely be ordering more kits!
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