project 1 of 25: flower crown

i’m not sure there is much else that can make you feel as pretty as flowers in your hair. i have wanted to make a flower crown for some time now & what better day than your birthday to wear one? this quick project took me about 30 minutes to make. it cost less than $15. hooray for project 1! onto the details…

supplies needed:

– silk flowers (i purchased mine at hobby lobby & target)

– wire cutters

– floral wire

– floral tape (green or white will work just fine)

step 1. measure & cut enough wire to wrap comfortably (loosely) around your head two to three times. i cut a bit more wire so i could wrap the final length of wire around my crown base to make it sturdier.

step 2. you should have a crown that fits comfortably on your head.  

step 3. cut flowers with a decent size stem. place on wire in whichever direction you prefer. wrap each stem tightly with wire. this is where it gets a bit tricky. just take your time & fill in gaps with smaller flowers. once flowers are wrapped securely with wire, cut off stems.

step 4. wrap wire with floral tape. ribbon & hot glue will also work.

step 5. you’ve got yourself a flower crown! wear on a special occasion or any day of the week! you’re awesome. you’re beautiful! (tell yourself that truth!)

 before i turn 25 on 4/11/2014, i plan to complete 25 projects.

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