I have always loved crafting! I can remember when I was much younger, I would often craft alongside my mom, who was always a big crafter. She once had her own little side business with one of her close friends where they sold stuffed bears, ties, and all other kinds of fun trinkets. I love that my mom always encouraged me to flex my creative muscle when I was younger.
A few years ago, after my job ended, I knew I had to do something to keep my creative muscle flexing, so I followed in my mom’s footsteps and started my own little crafting business. It was alot of work but I had a blast making one-of-a-kind creations. Once I got pregnant with our third baby, I was just too tired to keep that business going. A few months later, we were packing up to move to Toronto and I decided to pack up that business for the time.
My kids have definitely inherited that same crafty gene as they absolutely love anything to do with arts and crafts. We are still at the stage where they need very supervised and assisted craft time, therefore, I find myself doing many stick puppets and and paper crafts rather than what I used to make. A time for everything, right?!
So I was so excited when my friend told me she was doing a flower-themed party for her daughter! Perfect excuse to get my craft on again! I wanted to make a floral crown for her little girl! I’ve never made one before, but knew it wouldn’t be difficult to figure out!
It turned out so well that I wanted to share it with you! Honestly, this craft cost me less than $5 and took less than 30 minutes to make! Now that is the kind of craft I have time for these days! So let’s walk through it!
DIY Floral Crown Tutorial
Step 1: Gather materials
The materials you will need include:
– Silk flowers
– Floral Wire
– Wire Cutters
– Glue gun & glue sticks
– Measuring tape
Step 2: Measure head & cut wire
Measure the persons head you want to make the crown for. Make sure to add an inch or two to your measurements so that it will sit properly on their head. Then triple that measurement. Cut enough wire, make two loops and then use the excess wire to wrap those two loops together. This will help make the crown more sturdy.
Step 3: Remove flowers from their stems
Take all your silk flowers and remove the flower head from the adjoining stems. You will only need the flower heads. Make sure you don’t pull too hard as you don’t want the whole flower to fall apart…but just enough for it to pop off the stem.
Step. 4: Start layering flowers on the crown
Pick a starting point and go! I took my biggest flower (the light pink gerbera) and put it off the side, where I wanted it. Then I built the rest of the crown around that. Make sure to really layer your flowers, constantly pulling back the petals beside where you want to glue the next flower and getting it as close as you can. You don’t want any gaps between the flowers. If you find there are some gaps, layer in a few more flowers until you no longer see holes.
Step 5: Finishing touches
You may choose to go all the way around the crown or just do the front half, which is what I did for this one. I also added a piece of felt behind the flowers to make sure nothing would poke her head when she was wearing the crown. Remove any of the glue gun strings (those blasted things!) and shape the crown to fit the head (we don’t have perfectly circular heads, so you may need to bend the wire a bit to make sure the fit is just right).
Well there you have it! A super easy yet incredibly adorable floral crown! These are so hot right now and seriously, so easy to make! The perfect gift to bring to a baby shower or birthday party! I think I actually want one for myself too! Stay tuned for that look! And I know I’m somewhat biased, but doesn’t my girl just look angelic or what?!
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Love & Blessings,
72 Comments
So pretty! I have made something similar using jute and flowers, but nothing like this. Crazy to think…I already have all the materials used. I need to try this. This would be perfect for the summer or for a spring/summer photo shoot.
Absolutely! Perfect season for it! And that’s great that you already have all the supplies! Send me a picture whenever you get around to making one! Would love to see it! xox
That is really cute. I wore something similar at the local renaissance fair last year 🙂
Thank you Robin! How fun must that have been!! Thanks for stopping by! xox
This would be absolutely adorable for a photo shoot, especially now that Spring is finally here. Thanks so much for the tutorial!
My pleasure! Thank you for stopping by Ashley! xox
i keep thinking I should make a floral crown since they’re so popular especially since they really are so simple. sometimes you just need to see someone else do it first to realize how simple it really is.
Ha! Really so simple Aubrey! Have fun making one! And thanks for stopping by! xox
That is ADORABLE. I doubt my daughter would keep it on her head though!
Ya, mine didn’t keep it on for that long either! But fun for dress-up! Thanks for stopping by Jess! xox
Such a cute project! I love your PIN button.
Thanks Sheryl! I made it using Pic Monkey! Youtube a tutorial on how to make your own and it’s actually relatively easy! If I can figure it out, anyone can! xox
So cute! I wish I had little girls to make this for. Maybe I’ll make them for my niece’s birthday. Thanks!
Thanks a great idea Shann! I bet they would love it! Favorite aunt award!!! xox
wow.I absolutly love this floral crown.I love the selection of flowers you have done The colours are just awesome.Little girl looks just like a princess
Thank you Brook! Honestly, the flowers were from the dollar store! It’s crazy what you can find in there! Thanks for stopping by! xox
That is absolutely adorable! My daughter would love one of those! We also have that fun little crafty gene. 🙂
Well you should make one with her Keisha! Super easy! Thanks for stopping by! xox
This is soooo pretty! I wish my little girl would keeps things like this on her head as she had the perfect hair for crowns!!
Mine doesn’t either, really. But when I told her I needed her to “model” for the blog, she was more than happy to keep it perched on her head! xox
such an adorable idea for spring and summer!
Thanks Tianna! xox
So pretty! Love it!!
Thanks Shauna! xox
Pinned! This is adorable!
Awe! Thank you Bethany! xox
Those are so pretty! I may have to try my hand at that for my niece. My daughter is 20…not sure if she’d wear it or not…though I probably would! Cute!
She just might for a fun picture! They are so popular right now! Enjoy! xox
That is so cute! I’m not particularly crafty so I’m glad this floral crown is pretty simple. I have seen some trickier ones with real flowers that were too intimidating for me, but this one I think even I can manage.
Yes, the real floral crowns are much trickier! But I’m sure you could do this in no time flat! xox
this turned out so beautiful! I love how you can customize the type of flowers and colors!
Thanks Lauren! xox
That is just beautiful. I love the colors and I know a little girl who would adore this.
Thank you Kim! Enjoy! xox
This is so pretty! My daughter would love something like this…I’m not very crafty but your instructions are pretty simple to follow!
Very simple Lisa to make! Give it a try and let me know how it turns out! xox
Oh so lovely and great for spring!
Thanks Natasha! xox
This is so adorable and pretty! I used to make flower crowns with my daughter with real flowers. A friend of mine taught me. Of course they didn’t last long but still had a lot of fun.
Fun! I would love to try with real flowers sometime, although I’m sure it’s more labor intensive! Thanks for stopping by Amby! xos
This is so lovely and fun! Can’t wait to try it with my girls at camp this summer!
Great idea Becca! Thanks for stopping by! xox
This is so Pretty! I want to make one for my daughter and a photoshoot! Love it.
Do it Kate! It definitely makes for fun pictures! xox
Firs to all, I love this floral crown. It was put together real nice. Thanks for sharing how to make it.
Thank you Tanj! My pleasure! Enjoy! xox
I don’t have girls but my friends have girls and I think that they would like these! I am going to pin to save them!
Awe thank you Jennifer! I’m sure they will LOVE it! Thanks for stopping by! xox
This is SO cute. I would love to make a couple of these for my girls! I think they would LOVE them.
I’m sure they would! Let me know how they turn out for you! xox
This is adorable and I wish I had the crafty gene so I could make an adult size one for myself 🙂
This is amazing. A floral crown has been on my list of DIY things for a while now. Pinning this and coming back later with the gear to make it happen. Yours came out so lovely! Thanks for sharing 🙂 -Misty
Thanks for pinning! And let me know how it turns out for you! xox
This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Pinned! Please come share this and link up with me at http://www.wrightsimply.com
I know others will benefit from it! xx
oh wow how cute and beautiful is this floral crown and beautiful pictures absolutely adorable. I want to try this one day.
That looks beautiful! I’m not too crafty myself, but this one sounds easy enough! I know my daughter would love making something like this with me.
Definitely newbie-crafter friendly! A fun craft for you and your daughter to tackle together! xox
This is a really nice coral crown. It looks artistic and really colorful.
Thanks Franc!
I so love this idea of the floral crown and your daughter looks so beautiful. I am going to have to make one of these for my niece. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you Rebecca! Let me know how it turns out! I’m sure you will win favorite auntie award! xox
This is so beautiful! I love floral crowns and it’s great that you’ve shared how to make your own 🙂
That is so pretty. It looks like something that you would buy at a boutique store.
That’s high praise Jennifer! Thanks! xox
I wish I could make something like this on my own. It’s super pretty!!! <3 Who wouldn't love a floral crown anyway.. so wonderful!
If I can make it, you can too girl! Give it a try, you’ll be surprised by how easy this is! Thanks for stopping by! xox
I mean, the crown, SO cute. But alsoooo, the way she has her hands—so sweet, you can tell she feels like somethin’ special 🙂
Thanks love! She is hilarious and was so excited to be “a model for mommy’s blog!” xox
I can picture my niece wearing this. I’m glad you have your mom’s creative talent. I didn’t get an ounce of my mom’s!
Thanks Tami! Give it a try…you might just surprise yourself! Thanks for stopping by! xox
I’ve always wanted to make these but I have three boys and so I don’t have anyone to wear them. They are so beautiful though, brilliant!
Thanks Sara-Jayne! Perhaps for a friends daughter or niece! Or even one for yourself! xox