My friend Roxana’s daughter had a birthday, so I jumped at the chance to do a little something pretty and flowery. I love making party hats and crowns for children’s birthdays, and this sweet, floral head-wreath made little Maya feel like a princess for her special day.
Materials: Morning glories (any soft and flexible stem, from Dandelions to Lisyanthus, would do), a variety of other small blossoms, small vintage fake flowers on wire, wrapped floral wire, scissors and seam-binding ribbon.
Step 1. Trim off extra greenery and cut long stems into three 8-inch lengths. Pre-cut a few 3-inch pieces of wire so you can just grab it and wrap it as you go. Pre-cut and make a little pile of blossoms and blooms with approx. 2-inch stems.
Step 2. Depending on the flowers you use, you may have to wire two or three stems together to get your initial base stems to create a circle. I found that a 5″ diameter was good for a 3-year old. Gently pinch the stems together as you wrap the wire tightly around the stems. Cut off any extra wire, or tuck it parallel to the wreath so it won’t stab any little heads.
Step 3. Add your additional blossoms and blooms at regular intervals around the wreath. Tuck the ends gently into your circle and then wrap gently with more floral wire to secure them. I used some vintage purple flowers on wire and used the wire to wrap them to the wreath, creating an extra secure layer.
Step 4. Cut two 18-inch lengths of ribbon and tie a bow. Leave the extra length hanging down. I used seam-binding because it is lightweight, flowy, and comes in great colors.
This is such an easy and simple project, too, and the beauty of is that you can really use any seasonal greenery and flowers. Just maybe not evergreens and holly for a winter birthday! Voila! Go and crown your birthday girl!
PS. It’s best to make this right before the party starts, as the flowers will not have water and therefore will only last for a few hours – probably just long enough ’til the meltdowns start!
The New Diplomats Wife
August 2, 2012
what a darling idea – i used to make so many dandelion wreaths for myself as a little girl. the lanterns also turned out beautifully,
Fun Fun
August 2, 2012
This is so beautiful. It’s like a fantasy movie. And no waste.
Dani
August 2, 2012
So sweet! What a pity I can’t do that for my little son
Christine Gibson
August 2, 2012
so pretty… I love that yard too. Are there more pics of the yard and the party decor?
how2home
August 2, 2012
LOVE this tutorial! The floral crown is so adorable looks so cute with her curly blonde hair
Gina
August 2, 2012
Loving this. I definitely want to try this out.
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Tara of Mad Max and Family
August 2, 2012
This is so cute. I love this, thank you! I’m expecting a little girl in October so I need to start thinking about girlie things!
-Tara
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Gina
August 3, 2012
What a wonderful memory she’ll have! Adorable curls, party, crown and memory making!!
We’ve been away so much this Summer, it’s fun to return and see a new contributor! I love the internet for bringing it all closer! Sweet.
Reading the other comments, yes, I too have wonderful dandelion crown memories, too, and am so happy that our daughter’s childhood has been filled the yearly excuse for midsummer crown ( and dress rehearsals and repeats!) — if interested, it’s here
http://www.willowday.com/2012/06/diy-midsummer-crown.html
Elena @ Randomly Happy
August 3, 2012
This is so nice… I’ve been thinking about doing a grown up version of this… but haven’t quite worked out where I would be able to wear it… boho garden party? Hipster photo shoot? Do I even need an occasion?
A great tutorial as always. Thanks!
x Elena
http://www.randomlyhappytoday.blogspot.co.uk
Kristina
August 4, 2012
Such a wonderful idea! looks so pretty!
Melissa - Keith Pitts Photography
August 6, 2012
That is just adorable! I will definitely try and remember this for the next birthday party. It reminds me of my first communion – my mom had a a beautiful flower crown made for me. It was really unique, something I will never forget. Thanks for sharing, the party looked great!
Nicole | Outdoor Entertaining
August 9, 2012
Adorable – my daughter would love this. I could see having the kids make these and then do a little fashion show to :show-off” their creations…Maybe at the intermission during the movie!