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Whether you're in a wedding, going to a garden party or you just want to celebrate spring and summer, a flower crown is a beautiful way to make the most of the season's fresh blossoms. It's a simple project that will add a lovely touch to any event. Buy or pick your favorite flowers and attach them to a wire base to make a gorgeous, one-of-a kind headpiece. | Whether you're in a wedding, going to a garden party or you just want to celebrate spring and summer, a flower crown is a beautiful way to make the most of the season's fresh blossoms. It's a simple project that will add a lovely touch to any event. Buy or pick your favorite flowers and attach them to a wire base to make a gorgeous, one-of-a kind headpiece. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Making a Wired Crown === | === Making a Wired Crown === | ||
| − | #Measure your head and add 2 inches (5.08 centimeters). If you are going to be wearing this wreath over a hairstyle (such as for a wedding), get your hair into that style first and then measure your hair. Some hairstyles, such as French braids and braided crowns, can add bulk to your head.<ref>Design Sponge, [http://www.designsponge.com/2013/06/diy-floral-crown.html DIY Floral Crown]</ref> | + | #Measure your head and add 2 inches (5.08 centimeters). If you are going to be wearing this wreath over a hairstyle (such as for a wedding), get your hair into that style first and then measure your hair. Some hairstyles, such as French braids and braided crowns, can add bulk to your head.<ref name="rf1">Design Sponge, [http://www.designsponge.com/2013/06/diy-floral-crown.html DIY Floral Crown]</ref> |
#Cut a piece of sturdy wire according to that measurement. Try to use some thicker floral, like the kind that has paper around it. This will help the florist's tape stick better to it. Do not use scissors to cut the wire or you will dull them. Use wire cutters instead. | #Cut a piece of sturdy wire according to that measurement. Try to use some thicker floral, like the kind that has paper around it. This will help the florist's tape stick better to it. Do not use scissors to cut the wire or you will dull them. Use wire cutters instead. | ||
#Make a ring with the wire and overlap the ends by 1 inch (2.54 centimeters). The ring should hold its shape. If it is too floppy, twist two to three strands of wire together, and make the ring again. This should make it sturdier. | #Make a ring with the wire and overlap the ends by 1 inch (2.54 centimeters). The ring should hold its shape. If it is too floppy, twist two to three strands of wire together, and make the ring again. This should make it sturdier. | ||
#Wrap florist's tape around the overlapping ends to secure them. You can also wrap some more tape around the entire wire ring. This will give you a base to work on. It will also make the color more consistent. | #Wrap florist's tape around the overlapping ends to secure them. You can also wrap some more tape around the entire wire ring. This will give you a base to work on. It will also make the color more consistent. | ||
| − | #Choose your flowers and cut the stems down to 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) below the bloom.<ref>She Knows, [http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1035305/diy-flower-crowns-crafts-for-kids DIY Flower Crowns]</ref> Use scissors to cut real or dried flowers, and wire cutters to cut fake flowers. Try to cut all the stems down to the same length. This will make the crown neater in the end. | + | #Choose your flowers and cut the stems down to 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) below the bloom.<ref name="rf2">She Knows, [http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1035305/diy-flower-crowns-crafts-for-kids DIY Flower Crowns]</ref> Use scissors to cut real or dried flowers, and wire cutters to cut fake flowers. Try to cut all the stems down to the same length. This will make the crown neater in the end. |
#* Try using large, medium, and small flowers. This will give your crown some variety. | #* Try using large, medium, and small flowers. This will give your crown some variety. | ||
#Arrange the flowers in a pattern you like. Don't tape the flowers to the base just yet. You want to get your design down first. It is easier to make changes while the flowers are still on the table. Try alternating between different shapes, sizes, and colors. Here are some more design ideas: | #Arrange the flowers in a pattern you like. Don't tape the flowers to the base just yet. You want to get your design down first. It is easier to make changes while the flowers are still on the table. Try alternating between different shapes, sizes, and colors. Here are some more design ideas: | ||
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#Hold three flowers and loosely tie them together using piece of floral wire. Wrap a small piece of wire around the stems a few times, and snip the excess off. Try to get wire as close to the blooms as possible. You want all the blooms to be at the same level; if one sits higher than the other, your crown will look uneven. The wire will hold the flowers together while you braid them. | #Hold three flowers and loosely tie them together using piece of floral wire. Wrap a small piece of wire around the stems a few times, and snip the excess off. Try to get wire as close to the blooms as possible. You want all the blooms to be at the same level; if one sits higher than the other, your crown will look uneven. The wire will hold the flowers together while you braid them. | ||
#* If you don't have any floral wire, use twist ties or thread instead. | #* If you don't have any floral wire, use twist ties or thread instead. | ||
| − | #Start braiding the stems together. Take the left stem and pull it over so it ends up between the middle and right stems. Take the right stem and bring over so that it ends up between the left and middle stems. Keep doing this until your braid is 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) long.<ref>Creative Green Living, [http://www.creativegreenliving.com/2013/07/how-to-make-daisy-chain-flower-crown.html How to Make a Daisy Chain Flower Crown]</ref> | + | #Start braiding the stems together. Take the left stem and pull it over so it ends up between the middle and right stems. Take the right stem and bring over so that it ends up between the left and middle stems. Keep doing this until your braid is 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) long.<ref name="rf3">Creative Green Living, [http://www.creativegreenliving.com/2013/07/how-to-make-daisy-chain-flower-crown.html How to Make a Daisy Chain Flower Crown]</ref> |
#Add a flower to the left stem. The new flower should sit just beneath the one that is already in the braid. | #Add a flower to the left stem. The new flower should sit just beneath the one that is already in the braid. | ||
#Bring both stems over so that they end up between the right and middle stems. Keep them together; they will count as one stem. | #Bring both stems over so that they end up between the right and middle stems. Keep them together; they will count as one stem. | ||
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#Consider adding some ribbon to the headband. This will help conceal the headband's original color and give the glue something to grab onto. You can use any color of ribbon you want, but green might blend in with the flowers better. If you don't want a green ribbon, then try to match the color to the flowers you are using instead. There are two ways you can attach the ribbon: | #Consider adding some ribbon to the headband. This will help conceal the headband's original color and give the glue something to grab onto. You can use any color of ribbon you want, but green might blend in with the flowers better. If you don't want a green ribbon, then try to match the color to the flowers you are using instead. There are two ways you can attach the ribbon: | ||
#* Choose a ribbon that is the same width as your headband. Cut it so that it is 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) longer than your headband. Center the ribbon on top of the headband, and hot glue it down. There will be an inch (2.54 centimeters) of ribbon handing off of each end. Cover both ends of the ribbon with glue, and fold them under the headband. | #* Choose a ribbon that is the same width as your headband. Cut it so that it is 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) longer than your headband. Center the ribbon on top of the headband, and hot glue it down. There will be an inch (2.54 centimeters) of ribbon handing off of each end. Cover both ends of the ribbon with glue, and fold them under the headband. | ||
| − | #* Put a drop of hot glue onto one end of the headband. Press the end of a long piece of ribbon down onto the glue. Wrap the ribbon around the headband, like a candy cane. Start from one end and move towards the other. Try to overlap the ribbon slightly. This way, you will cover the headband entirely and not get any patches.<ref>Martha Stewart Weddings, [http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/225758/flower-girl-headband-how Flower Girl Headband How-To]</ref> Secure the end of the ribbon with a drop of glue. | + | #* Put a drop of hot glue onto one end of the headband. Press the end of a long piece of ribbon down onto the glue. Wrap the ribbon around the headband, like a candy cane. Start from one end and move towards the other. Try to overlap the ribbon slightly. This way, you will cover the headband entirely and not get any patches.<ref name="rf4">Martha Stewart Weddings, [http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/225758/flower-girl-headband-how Flower Girl Headband How-To]</ref> Secure the end of the ribbon with a drop of glue. |
#Choose some fake flowers, and pull the blooms off of the stems. If the bloom won't come off, use wire cutters to snip it off. Try to cut as close to the bottom of the flower as possible. | #Choose some fake flowers, and pull the blooms off of the stems. If the bloom won't come off, use wire cutters to snip it off. Try to cut as close to the bottom of the flower as possible. | ||
| − | #Snip the bottom part of the stem off, if necessary. Sometimes, when you pull the blooms off the stems, you may get a little nub on the bottom part of the flower. This may keep the flower from laying flat against the headband. If you want the flower to lay flat, then snip this nub off.<ref>Hello Natural, [http://hellonatural.co/dollar-store-headbands-5-more-dollar-store-diys/ DIY Dollar Store Flower Headbands]</ref> | + | #Snip the bottom part of the stem off, if necessary. Sometimes, when you pull the blooms off the stems, you may get a little nub on the bottom part of the flower. This may keep the flower from laying flat against the headband. If you want the flower to lay flat, then snip this nub off.<ref name="rf5">Hello Natural, [http://hellonatural.co/dollar-store-headbands-5-more-dollar-store-diys/ DIY Dollar Store Flower Headbands]</ref> |
| − | #* Don't snip too much off, however. This little nub helps hold the flower together. If you cut too much off, the flower may fall apart.<ref>The Luxe Life Society, [http://www.theluxelifesociety.com/2013/05/easy-flower-crown-headband-diy-tutorial.html Easy Flower Crown Headband DIY Tutorial]</ref> | + | #* Don't snip too much off, however. This little nub helps hold the flower together. If you cut too much off, the flower may fall apart.<ref name="rf6">The Luxe Life Society, [http://www.theluxelifesociety.com/2013/05/easy-flower-crown-headband-diy-tutorial.html Easy Flower Crown Headband DIY Tutorial]</ref> |
#Squeeze out some hot glue onto the bottom of your first flower. Swirl the glue around the base first, where the stem connects to the flower. Next, place a large drop of glue right on the bottom of the stem. | #Squeeze out some hot glue onto the bottom of your first flower. Swirl the glue around the base first, where the stem connects to the flower. Next, place a large drop of glue right on the bottom of the stem. | ||
#Press the flower down onto the headband. Hold it there until the glue starts to harden. | #Press the flower down onto the headband. Hold it there until the glue starts to harden. | ||
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#Pull off any glue threads before wearing the headband. Sometimes, hot glue will leave behind long thread-like strands of glue. This can make even the most beautiful headband look messy. Carefully go over your headband, and gently pull off any strands. | #Pull off any glue threads before wearing the headband. Sometimes, hot glue will leave behind long thread-like strands of glue. This can make even the most beautiful headband look messy. Carefully go over your headband, and gently pull off any strands. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
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* When working with real flowers, keep them in a vase or bowl until you are ready to braid or wire them. This will keep the flowers fresh while you work. | * When working with real flowers, keep them in a vase or bowl until you are ready to braid or wire them. This will keep the flowers fresh while you work. | ||
* This is a beautiful yet inexpensive gift for a girl (or boy, for that matter!). It is also very thoughtful to spend some time creating this for her. | * This is a beautiful yet inexpensive gift for a girl (or boy, for that matter!). It is also very thoughtful to spend some time creating this for her. | ||
| − | * If you make your crown the day before your event, store it in the fridge overnight to keep the flowers from wilting.<ref>A Beautiful Mess, [http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/11/how-to-make-a-fresh-flower-crown.html How to Make a Fresh Flower Crown]</ref> | + | * If you make your crown the day before your event, store it in the fridge overnight to keep the flowers from wilting.<ref name="rf7">A Beautiful Mess, [http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/11/how-to-make-a-fresh-flower-crown.html How to Make a Fresh Flower Crown]</ref> |
| − | * If you want a really full wired crown, make little bouquets of 3 to 5 flowers first. Wrap a piece of florist's tape around the stems to keep them in place, then attach them to the wire base using more florist's tape.<ref | + | * If you want a really full wired crown, make little bouquets of 3 to 5 flowers first. Wrap a piece of florist's tape around the stems to keep them in place, then attach them to the wire base using more florist's tape.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | * If you are using real flowers that are really heavy, you will need to support them with wire first. Start by poking a piece of thin wire up through the center of the bloom. Make a tiny hook at the top of the wire. Pull down on the wire to hide the hook inside the petals. Roll a piece of florist's tape around the wire and the stem, holding the two together. Snip off any excess wire and tape. <ref | + | * If you are using real flowers that are really heavy, you will need to support them with wire first. Start by poking a piece of thin wire up through the center of the bloom. Make a tiny hook at the top of the wire. Pull down on the wire to hide the hook inside the petals. Roll a piece of florist's tape around the wire and the stem, holding the two together. Snip off any excess wire and tape. <ref name="rf1" /> |
== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
