How to Make Summertime Flower Crowns

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Floral wire
• Floral tape
• Garden shears, wire cutters, or sharp scissors
• Ribbon
• Florals (real or faux, you pick!)
• Greenery such as eucalyptus or crepe myrtle leaves
• Texture such as baby’s breath, fennel or dill flowers

STEP BY STEP

Step 1 Forming Your Crown: Take two pieces of ¬oral wire, about 12-14 inches long each, and wrap floral tape around both pieces together from end to end. Once you’ve wrapped them (be sure to pull the tape tightly), make a loop at each end of the wire – this is where you’ll tie the ribbon around the back of your head once you’ve added all the flowers.

Step 2 Flower Time! Pick a “statement flower” to go in the center of your crown (center of the wire). Leave about 2 inches of the stem and cover it with floral tape, then attach it to the wire with more tape.

Step 3 Create Clusters: Choose pairs of flowers that go well together; pick color schemes you like. Then wrap tape around the stems to form clusters (mini bouquets!). When taping the stems, start from the base of your flowers then wrap downward. Just be careful since fresh flowers are fragile! Once you’ve formed your clusters, lay them flat on the wire, with the flowers facing the center “statement flower” and affix the stems to the wire with more tape.

Step 4 Greenery & Texture: Intersperse your flowers with greenery like eucalyptus leaves, which add a fresh, crisp fragrance! Baby’s breath will add nice texture too. Mix colors and have fun arranging different textures – there are no rules, just have fun with it!

 Step 5 Crowning of the Flower Queen: Tie your favorite ribbon through each loop at the ends of the wire and measure the crown around your head. Cut off however much ribbon you’ll need for the perfect fit. Ta da, you’re now a flower crown goddess!