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DIY Tutorial: How To Make a Wildflower Crown

DIY Tutorial: How To Make a Wildflower Crown

Frieda Kahlo, fiestas, festivals, flower power – I’ve been thinking about flower crowns a lot recently…

Feeling incredibly inspired by the floral crowns by Crown & Glory and, more recently Chido Bueno, I’ve earmarked at least two for my summer shopping list. But arriving this week to a glorious Portuguese spring blooming with wildflowers, it seemed crazy not to try making one myself. And it turned out to be super easy. Basic supplies, after the flowers, are wire, masking tape, wire cutters and scissors.

1. Fashion a circle out of the wire to fit your head. I looped my thinnish wire around three times and then wrapped a length of raffia around it.
2. Leave about a two inch stalk on the bloom and then tape it on with masking or gaffer tape, wrapping in a few more as you go. I just barged ahead, little planning, and very messy. All I did was make sure that the side I wanted facing upwards had the flowers positioned towards it – if that makes sense. See below showing the front and the back.
3. I kept going until just over half the circle was covered and there was enough floral foliage to reach my ears. Et voila!

What do you think? Do you like the result? Any tips for making it better? I think I’m going to make another one all in yellow next! I sprayed this one with water and hung it upside down outside over night and it has life for another day.

DIY Tutorial: How To Make a Wildflower Crown

DIY Tutorial: How To Make a Wildflower Crown

DIY Tutorial: How To Make a Wildflower Crown

DIY Tutorial: How To Make a Wildflower Crown

DIY Tutorial: How To Make a Wildflower Crown

20 responses to “DIY Tutorial: How To Make a Wildflower Crown”

  1. lesimplyclassy Avatar

    great tutorial! And it looks super cute on you too 🙂 xx https://lesimplyclassy.blogspot.com.au/

    1. Julia Rebaudo Avatar

      Thankyou! It’s the single most springy thing I’ve done this year! xx

  2. Sian Deciantis Avatar

    Love this post I have nominated you for the best fashion blog newcomer- good luck 🙂
    Style With Friends

    1. Julia Rebaudo Avatar

      Hey – thankyou, glad you like it! It’s my first time doing a DIY post! And thankyou so much for the vote – much much appreciated! Have a lovely weekend!

  3. Ann Avatar

    I *love* this DIY and the crown looks amazing! I’ve been meaning to do one myself and you’ve given me the boost to do it. Ann x

    https://www.quirkylifestyle.com/

    1. Julia Rebaudo Avatar

      I’m so glad! It’s such an easy thing to do, with such great results! Glad to have inspired!! 🙂 x

  4. stylecurated ny Avatar

    How Pretty! I wish I lived near a field where I could pick wildflowers for this!!
    -jen
    http://www.stylecurated.com

    1. Julia Rebaudo Avatar

      I don’t usually have access to such an amazing variety! It’s blissful to be on holiday! 🙂

  5. Margot Potter Avatar

    So pretty! Lovely pictures and a great tutorial!

    1. Julia Rebaudo Avatar

      Thankyou! It’s great fun doing a DIY post, will definitely do more!

  6. Bohmyi Avatar

    This is such a beautiful tutorial! My friend recently made a similar one and it looked stunning on her, as well as you, so I think this is a pretty wearable look for most anyone! x

    1. Julia Rebaudo Avatar

      Yes! It really is the easiest thing to do with such great results! And you’re right, I think it can totally worksfor everyone! x

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