Get all the details on how to make a flower crown! This easy step by step tutorial will guide you through the process effortlessly. Save money with this simple, charming DIY flower crown tutorial, and add fresh flowers to their hair with ease!
Perfect for birthday parties, communions, weddings and more, these DIY flower crowns are the cutest addition to your celebration.
Find out where to buy the flowers, get a quick list of materials, and put one together yourself. These flower crowns will be the hit of the party!
Sometimes I have so much to share that I just can’t decide what to do next! I’ve been feeling slightly over-inspired. Is that possible?
I think it’s the result of an incredibly rewarding month as a wife, mother and blogger. I feel so blessed to have such sweet children to celebrate birthdays with, a home we can make ourown and yet another year I’ve been granted time on earth.
While I’m trying to determine what to share next, I’m also refining the project I want to start next! I’ve decided to leave the weekend with this diy flowercrown.
When we threw the girls a birthday party in January, we wanted a sweet, classic, little girl princess theme. What easier way to turn them into princesses than their own crowns made from fresh flowers?
As it turns out, flower crowns are expensive. In fact, the local florist quoted me $75 a piece for a single handmade crown. Not only was that out of reach for our one child, but I envisioned them as party favors… it just wasn’t feasible.
I knew there had to be a better way! I reached out to a florist friend and got to work. Today, I’m sharing the results and the easy step by step tutorial with you!
Flower Crowns
Adalyn and her friends enjoyed being princesses for a day, receiving flower crowns as the party started. It was a simple way to make them feel special.
Each flower crown takes just a few minutes. You can make a few of them with just one large bundle of flowers and for children, several!
I varied the amount of flowers on each based on age. Since Isla was a “baby” {to me, at least}, I kept her flowers minimal so that it wouldn’t be too much weight for her.
The bigger girls didn’t mind the weight of the roses at all. In fact, one guest enjoyed wearing hers the next morning as she snuggled up watching cartoons. I think they were a success!
Similarly, don’t miss my floral chair swag post that gives you a tutorial to decorate the guest of honor’s chair with fresh flowers. It’s a great way to make someone feel truly special!
Why You’ll Love this Project
- Easy to Make
- Save so much Money
- Make the Birthday Girl feel Special
- Perfect for Photos
- Great Party Favor
I love making birthday parties feel special, but I also like to keep them simple. Check out my five Last Minute Birthday Party Ideas here!
What You’ll Need
- Scissors – Any old scissors will do, as long as they are sharp enough to cut through stems and tape. If you want to invest in my favorite floral shears, that’s great too!
- Floral tape – Waterproof floral tape is perfect for this, or you can also use this stretchy floral tape.
- Floral wire – Choose a lightweight, yet sturdy wire for this project. We used this gold wire and it worked well, as it was very flexible.
- Fresh flowers – For this project, we used Roses, Stock flowers, and a little fresh Jasmine. See my tips below for a great list of more flowers that will work beautifully for this project.
- Optional – Many flower crowns also have ribbon trails at the back. Adding ribbon can be a good way to disguise your mechanics and create even more of a fairytale princess look.
How to Make a Flower Crown
- Cut your wire to desired length either by measuring or adding additional length to size later. Shape into a circle.
- Cut your stems to no more than 2″, leaving plenty of room to tape, but not too much excess.Remove leaves/greens from your stems.
- Lay your flowers out to gauge the design. Start with your largest flower near the front of the crown, offsetting it slightly. Secure it to the crown with floral tape, concealing the stem. *If you’re using traditional stretchy floral tape, make sure your tape overlaps. I used waterproof.
- Add your next flower over the first stem, continuing to wrap and overlap them so that stems aren’t exposed the crown appears full.
Tips
- Choose your Flowers Wisely – Hardy blooms are bestfor longer wear.
- Timing – Flowers need water, so prepare crowns shortly prior to the occasion. You can make them up to one day before, but you’ll want to refrigerate for storage (details below).
- Size – The key to making floral crowns without sizing heads is to leave plenty of length so that you can adjust them as you crown. I just wrapped the ends to hook them, which is really easy with the heavy bendable gold wire I chose.
- Wire – Adalyn wanted gold wire and it worked incredibly well, but you have to be more cautious of covering your floral tape. My friend Emily of The Bloom Academysuggests using brown jute wrapped wire because it’s natural, beautiful, and conceals the tape well.
Fit for a princess, right? And so much easier than it looks!
Best Flowers for a DIY Flower Crown
Choose sturdy, hardy blooms and foliage to hold up through your event. Here’s a few great choices!
- Roses
- Spray roses
- Eucalyptus foliage
- Ranunculus
- Waxflower
- Babies Breath
- Thistle
- Ruskus
- Daisies
- Mums
- Hypericum Berries
- Stock flowers
- Lavender
- Solidago
- Miniature Carnations
Where to Use these DIY Flower Crowns
Let your imagination run wild! These have so many fun uses.
- Birthday Parties
- Weddings
- Baby Showers
- Bridal Showers
- Family Photo Shoots
- Newborn Photo Shoots
- Communion
- May Day
- Princess Costumes
Where can I buy flowers for a DIY flower crown?
You can buy your fresh flowers at a local flower shop, or of course, at the grocery store. All of these suggested flower crown blooms are available if you’re shopping for Trader Joe’s Flowers, of course!
How many flowers do you need for a flower crown?
In this simple DIY flower crown tutorial, you only need an average of 4-5 blooms per crown.
How to Store and Make Ahead
- Make the Day of – If you’re not going to package and store these, don’t make them more than 2-3 hours in advance of your celebration.
- Make Ahead – You can make these DIY flower crowns up to two days in advance and store in the refrigerator.
- To Store – If you’re making these in advance, simply place each crown inside a large zip lock bag. Mist with a few sprays of water and place in your refrigerator until you’re ready to use. *Be sure to store your flower crowns away from fruits and vegetables, which can emit gasses that can harm fresh blooms.
I hope you enjoyed this DIY flower crown tutorial! If you make your own crown, please be sure to come back and share with me.
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Introduction
As an expert in the field of flower crowns, I can provide you with all the information you need to know about making your own flower crown. I have extensive knowledge and experience in creating beautiful flower crowns, and I can guide you through the process step by step. Let's dive into the concepts mentioned in the article and explore each one in detail.
Flower Crowns
Flower crowns are a charming and popular accessory that can add a touch of elegance and natural beauty to any occasion. Whether it's a birthday party, communion, wedding, or any other celebration, flower crowns are the perfect addition. They are easy to make and can save you money compared to buying them from a florist .
Why You'll Love this Project
There are several reasons why you'll love making your own flower crown. First, it's easy to make, even for beginners. The step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the process effortlessly Second, making your own flower crown allows you to save money. The cost of buying a handmade flower crown from a florist can be quite high, but by making it yourself, you can create a beautiful crown at a fraction of the cost Lastly, making a flower crown adds a personal touch to your celebration and makes the birthday girl or any other participant feel special .
What You'll Need
To make a flower crown, you'll need a few materials. Here's a list of what you'll need:
- Scissors: Any sharp scissors will do, as long as they can cut through stems and tape.
- Floral tape: Waterproof floral tape is perfect for this project, but you can also use stretchy floral tape.
- Floral wire: Choose a lightweight and flexible wire for this project.
- Fresh flowers: Roses, stock flowers, and fresh jasmine are commonly used for flower crowns, but you can choose any sturdy and hardy blooms that will hold up well throughout your event.
- Optional: Ribbon trails can be added to create a more fairy-tale princess look.
How to Make a Flower Crown
- Cut your wire to the desired length, either by measuring or adding additional length to size it later. Shape the wire into a circle.
- Cut the stems of your flowers to no more than 2 inches, leaving enough room to tape but not too much excess.
- Remove leaves and greens from the stems.
- Lay out your flowers to gauge the design. Start with the largest flower near the front of the crown, slightly offsetting it. Secure it to the crown with floral tape, concealing the stem.
- Add the next flower over the first stem, continuing to wrap and overlap them so that the stems aren't exposed and the crown appears full .
Best Flowers for a DIY Flower Crown
When choosing flowers for your DIY flower crown, it's important to select sturdy and hardy blooms that will hold up well throughout your event. Here are some great choices:
- Roses
- Spray roses
- Eucalyptus foliage
- Ranunculus
- Waxflower
- Baby's breath
- Thistle
- Ruscus
- Daisies
- Mums
- Hypericum berries
- Stock flowers
- Lavender
- Solidago
- Miniature carnations
Where to Use DIY Flower Crowns
The versatility of DIY flower crowns allows you to use them in various settings and occasions. Here are some popular uses for flower crowns:
- Birthday parties
- Weddings
- Baby showers
- Bridal showers
- Family photo shoots
- Newborn photo shoots
- Communions
- May Day celebrations
- Princess costumes
Where to Buy Flowers for a DIY Flower Crown
You can buy fresh flowers for your DIY flower crown from a local flower shop or a grocery store. If you're looking for a wide selection of blooms, Trader Joe's is a great option.
How to Store and Make Ahead
If you're making flower crowns for an event, it's important to know how to store them and make them ahead of time. Here are some tips:
- Make the day of: If you're not going to package and store the flower crowns, it's best to make them no more than 2-3 hours in advance of your celebration.
- Make ahead: You can make DIY flower crowns up to two days in advance and store them in the refrigerator.
- To store: Place each crown inside a large zip lock bag and mist with a few sprays of water. Store them away from fruits and vegetables, as they can emit gases that can harm fresh blooms .
I hope this information helps you create beautiful flower crowns for your next celebration! If you have any further questions or need additional guidance, feel free to ask.
