52 Weeks of DIY // How to Make a Flower Crown

It’s been a quiet week around these parts, as I’ve been busy finalizing last minute details for my move, finishing work projects, and oh… getting sick. D’oh! I spent last night curled up in bed feeling sorry for myself and watching trashy TV, but I did manage to squeeze a D.I.Y. project in.

This one has been on my list for ages. I actually ordered the roses off Etsy in December (from this seller), but just got around to making it now. I was heavily inspired by the Crown & Glory Whole Lotta Rosie headbands and after looking at a few tutorials online, I went my own route with the supplies I already had on hand.

You’ll need: 20 gauge wire, 2-3 feet of ribbon, fake flowers & leaves, hot glue gun & glue, felt cut into small (~2cm) circles

1. Measure your head and cut a piece of wire a few centimetres larger. 2. Form your wire into a circle and twist the ends around the wire to keep it together. Add a little hot glue here for added security. 3. Put a small line of hot glue on the wire and stick the end of your ribbon to it. 4. Begin wrapping your ribbon around the wire, adding hot glue every once in a while to keep it in place. When you get all the way  around, glue ribbon down. 5. Cut roses off stems so that there is a flat surface. 6. One a a time, glue a rose onto your crown. Hold it in place until it dries and then glue one of the felt pieces over the wire so that it holds  your rose in place. Continue with the rest of your roses.

I didn’t take any process shots, so I hope my explanations are clear enough. It’s a really easy process, but please let me know if you have any questions.

The roses I used are quite large, so this is definitely a statement piece, but you could use the same method with whatever sized flowers you’d like.

Let me know if you give it a try. I’d love to see a picture!

Love & roses,