Making a Flower Crown
As blue skies roll in and the days get brighter, we see beautiful flowers blossoming in gardens across the country. And if you’re looking for a fun family activity, then we have just the thing. We’ve partnered with crafting-guru Hester to provide you with a simple five-step guide to creating your very own kids’ flower crown.
The warmer seasons offer plenty of opportunities to wear a fresh floral headpiece like weddings, fetes and picnic parties. Or, if you ask us, add a pair of sparkly wings . . . because we never need an excuse to dress as a fairy for the day.
Images by @hestershandmadehome
28 Feb 2024
You will need:
- Craft wire (thin metal wire covered in paper)
- Floral tape (be aware that the floral tape will become sticky when stretched)
- A pair of secateurs
- A pair of scissors
- A ball of string
- Flowers of your choice — we used eucalyptus, rosemary, veronica, snowflake roses, solidaster, wax flowers and ginestra
Step 1:
Measure the head of the person you are making the crown for using the piece of string. Wrap it around the head and cut off where the string meets to get the full-size head circumference.
Step 2:
Cut your craft wire to the exact same length of the string, plus leave a further 5 cm (2.5 cm at each end). Bend the wire into a circular shape. Using the 2.5 cm extra wire at each end, twist both ends together and cover them with floral tape to prevent them from scratching the head or face.
Step 3:
Start adding the eucalyptus, rosemary and wax flowers to the ring, securing them in place with the floral tape, to create a leafy base.
Step 4:
Add the colourful flowers to the crown, securing them in place with floral tape.
Step 5:
Continue adding the flowers all the way around until you are happy with your crown. For smaller children, we recommend you make a half crown, so the bit at the back is left with just the covered wire.
Your crown is now ready to wear!
And if you're busy planning the occasion, and simply don't have time, then our beautiful range of girls' flower crowns and garlands can be worn and loved, time after time.
