Spring fever anyone? I know I have it! I’ve been seeing floral themes everywhere these days with spring on it’s way. (Ok, maybe it’s still 2 months away, but I’m excited) I always enjoy dressing for this time of year with it’s garden themes and fresh color palettes, but this year I wanted to take it a step further. I wanted flowers for my hair. Determined to purchase a floral crown, I wasn’t able to find precisely what I wanted – delicate, monochromatic, fresh-from-the-meadow-looking. So I set out to make one myself. I found it was super simple to put together with only a small amount of materials. Here’s my step-by-step tutorial of the basics:
1. What you will need: silk flowers (with stems) in colors of your choice, two pieces of floral wire, floral tape, ribbon of your choice and wire cutters.
2. Create a semi-circle about the size of your head with the two pieces of floral wire. Wrap the floral tape around the wires in at least three places to bind them together.
3. Begin adding flowers to the wire frame by wrapping floral tape around the stems and frame.
4. Continue adding flowers to the frame until you’ve reached the amount of coverage you like. Keep about an inch of flower-free space at each end.
5. Attach the ribbon to one end of the crown with floral tape. Wrap the ribbon loosely around the crown in a circular direction until you reach the other end. Finish by wrapping the ribbon to the end of the crown with tape.
6. Tie the ribbon ends in a bow or knot and trim to the desired length. Voila! You have a floral crown!
The finish product was very affordable and simple to wear. Audrey loves to try it on and even dresses up her stuffed animals with it. However you use it, it’s just fun to have!
Love,
Aiko & Aiko
I absolutely love this idea. Totally about to try it this weekend!
Cool! It was pretty simple to put together. I’m sure yours will look amazing!
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I know it’s not a day for posting…but I thought this was a great tutorial on making floral crowns. I especially love the lace ribbon tie as opposed to a circular crown. You can control the fit!
Such a lovely tutorial! I really want to make a few for my girls!
Thank you! They are pretty fun and easy to assemble. I made them as Christmas presents this past year, and my family loved them.
That is elegant. I’m thinking weddings and flower girls. And also of using a thin headband of silver, paper flowers, crinoline for ties. I’m pinning it to my “Eventful” board. Thanks.
That sounds beautiful! You’re right, this would be a perfect accessory for flower girls. I like your silver headband idea.
Very Cute Boho Chic for spring
How cute is that? Wonder what it would look like on my grandson. 🙂 Thanks for the “like”.
Beautiful blog. I am hooked!!:)
What a beautiful little flower crown! I love the photo too, gorgeous!
I love this it is so good x
Cute! I would love to do it for a spring wedding.
I love your idea. Last week, my mother made a hat in leaves for my son. It was less pretty, but very funny 🙂
So beautiful! A great post and a follower of your blog!
Wow! This looks awesome! Can’t wait to try it out myself! 😀
Thank you for delighting my daughter! I think I can make five before school starts…
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That is one of the best compliments I’ve ever received! Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it. 🙂
This reminded me of when my mother and I would make daisychains in the backyard. This will hold up so much longer! Great post. Thank you for the flashback!!!
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I definitely want to make one of these this summer! So pretty.