When you’re a wildflower, the sun shines down just right this time of year. This is the time you can be frolicking in fields of daisies, floating in crisp natural waters, or twirling to a reverie of music. There’s magic in the air and there’s no instance in which it’s not completely and utterly appropriate to transform into a real-life Snapchat filter. Here’s a flower crown DIY just in time for Lollapalooza!
Sweet summertime illuminates all that surrounds you in a way that makes you believe in the pure good of the world. As every Chicagoan knows, every outdoor moment is precious. Your flower crown can begin with a walk through nature, selecting wildflowers as you go. Depending on the color scheme you’re going for or how big you want the crown to be, you can choose any kind of flower you’d like.
Here is how to make your very own flower crown:
Supplies:
- Flowers! I used Michigan wildflowers. You’ll want to choose at least one base green and whichever colorful buds call to you.
- Floral wire
- Floral wire cutters
First, take three pieces of your green leafy selection and begin to braid from the base up. Weave in new pieces just like a french braid. I like to start with all pretty green and white pieces, and add in color at the end for a vibrant pop. Starting with greenery is important – so don’t skip it. You’ll want to choose something that is sturdy and strong. This will act as the base of your crown.
Keep braiding in flowers and secure your crown into a circle using floral wire. Simply cut a small piece with your wire cutters and wrap it around the flowers to secure. A small piece will hold it tight! Just make sure that no pointy ends are sticking out.
Now, we fill it out with vibrancy.To attach each flower to the crown, make sure the flower stems are at least 3 inches long (you can cut off excess stems wire cutters) and remove leaves from the stems. Weave them into the existing braid by pushing the stem through. You chave the option to integrate flowers equally around the whole crown, or just focus on the front of the crown
Voila! Your flower crown is complete. It took about 20 minutes to make this crown, and it’s actually pretty easy. Whether it’s made out of flowers or otherwise, never leave home without your crown.
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OMG.. it looks just like the one on Snapchat. Love it!
Wow you only need a few supplies for this beautiful creation! Looks great! Thanks for sharing!
Exactly! Enjoy 🙂
I made flower crowns last year for my school’s spring fling. This definitely gave me some tips for this year 🙂
Love it, Brianna!
It turned out beautifully! Thanks for the tutorial 🙂
You’re welcome, Emily! Thank you.
Such an on-point blog post!
Love your space here – I think it’s worth saying that you have a lovely taste in design and I have such appreciation for that. I see so many blogs that could use a makeover and yours is one I would refer them to! 🙂
Really enjoying the flower crown DIY. I did one of mine a couple years ago for the blog, but nothing this extravagant. I also had to use a hot glue gun because I picked smaller flowers, which was really stupid. Love the idea of just simply draping and twisting. Lovely!
x Kathryn
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Hi Kathryn, you are so sweet. Thank you! 🙂
Very pretty crown! I sure those flowers also smelled lovely.
Thank you, Cori! XO
So pretty! My mom just graduated from floral design school and she loves making flower crowns and I am just amazed with how she does it! This is such a simple way anyone can use!!
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Oh this is stunning. I love it! I need a flower crown for my wedding so I may have to save this. <3
I adore flower crowns! This is such a great tutorial!
Rachel | http://www.theconfusedmillennial.com
Thanks, Rachel. You’re a Doll!
Seriously BLESS YOU I have been trying to figure out how to make a damn flower crown for so long!! Had no idea that you needed actual wire to make them haha… Super helpful post x
OMG you are so wonderful, Elly! Thank you for bringing us some humor. XOXO
Great diy!! Turned out beautiful!
Thanks, Doll! So glad you enjoyed it.
I’ve never made my own flower crown before but this seems like such a fun summer craft!
It was a great summer craft. It was especially fun to use wild flowers 🙂
Wow i cant believe you made that, it looks awesome! Thats such a fun summer diy!
It was really fun to make! XOXO
How BEAUTIFUL!!! So much prettier than the fake ones (which I own! lol)
xoxo A
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All crowns are fun! XOXO
Such a great crown!! Its so pretty!! It looks super easy to make, I am terrible at crafts so i think it is something i could try.
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Thank you, Bella! You are so kind. XOXO
So pretty! Who needs a Snapchat filter when you have the real deal?!
– Cait | http://www.prettyandfun.com
Cait, you are so sweet! Thank you, Doll!
It’s SO beautiful! I love it!
Thank you, Brooke! XOXO
I LOVE flower crowns! I actually wore one on my wedding day! Excited to give this DIY a try!
xo Ashley
Wow that flower crown is gorgeous! I don’t have anywhere to wear a flower crown, but I think they’re beautiful!
xo
Sami
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Thanks, Sami! We had so much fun making it 🙂
Perfect! It’s absolutely beautiful
Wow, beautiful tutorial. I think I may try making these for my daughter birthday and then doing a photo shoot with the girls. Thank you for the inspiration!
How cute!!! We LOVE that idea.
Love love love this! It looks very easy to do and looks gorgeous!
Thanks, Lindsey! It was honestly easier than we thought it would be.
The colors are absolutely gorgeous! Pinning to make for my next festival 🙂
Love it! XOXO
So pretty! I made fresh flower crowns at a blogger meet up event a few months ago and loved it! I’ve made tons of silk flower ones, but non as gorgeous as yours!
This looks so beautiful! I think this would be so fun for a bridal party or something.
Totally agree! Thanks, Sarah. XOXO
I have been wanting to make my own flower crown for the longest time! Thank you for this lovely DIY. I need to go buy some supplies ASAP!
Enjoy, Teresa! Let us know how it turns out. XOXO
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