Enchanting Spring Flower Crowns for Easter : The Best Guide

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Spring Flower Crown

Step 1: Measure and Create Your Base

First, I measure around the intended wearer’s head where the crown will sit. For comfort, I add about an inch to this measurement. This extra space ensures the crown won’t feel tight after wearing it for a while.

I cut my floral wire about 2-3 inches longer than my measurement to allow for overlap and securing. If you’re using a thin vine garland as your base (which I highly recommend for a more natural look), cut this to the same length as your head measurement.

To create the circular base, I gently bend the wire into a circle. If I’m using the vine garland, I wrap it around the wire, securing it in a few places with floral tape or small bits of additional wire. This creates a natural-looking foundation for your flowers.

Step 2: Plan Your Design

Before I start attaching elements, I like to lay everything out and plan my design. I typically create a focal point at the front of the crown with larger flowers or special decorative elements, then arrange complementary flowers around the sides, gradually spacing them out toward the back.

For Easter-specific crowns, I like to incorporate small plastic eggs among the flowers. I sometimes paint these eggs in special colors or add small details like polka dots to make them more unique. The combination of flowers and eggs perfectly captures the Easter spirit.

Consider the color scheme carefully. I find that limiting yourself to 3-4 complementary colors creates the most cohesive and attractive crowns. Pastels work beautifully for Easter, but don’t be afraid to incorporate one or two brighter accent colors for visual interest.

Step 3: Attach Your Flowers and Decorative Elements

Working in sections, I begin attaching flowers to the wire base. For most artificial flowers, I first remove them from their stems, leaving about 1/2 inch of stem to work with.

I’ve found three effective methods for attachment:

1. Hot glue method: Quick and effective, simply apply hot glue to the base of the flower and press firmly against the wire/vine base. Hold until secure. This works well for lighter elements.
2. Wire wrapping method: For heavier elements, I wrap thin floral wire around the flower stem and the crown base several times, then twist to secure. I cover this wire with green floral tape for a seamless look.
3. Sewing method: For very delicate arrangements or when I want the most secure attachment, I use needle and thread to stitch elements directly to the base. This takes longer but creates the most durable attachment.

I work my way around the crown, attaching larger elements first, then filling in with smaller flowers and greenery. I make sure to turn the crown frequently to check how it looks from all angles. Remember that the crown will be seen from the front and sides primarily, so concentrate your most beautiful elements there.

Step 4: Add Easter-Specific Elements

To make these truly Easter flower crowns, I incorporate seasonal elements:

• Small plastic eggs: I hot glue these among the flowers. Sometimes I leave them whole, other times I use just half an egg as a “nest” to hold a small decorative bird or butterfly.
• Ribbon streamers: At the back of the crown where the wire ends meet, I attach ribbon streamers in colors that complement the flowers. These cascade down the back when worn, adding movement and an ethereal quality.
• Tiny bird nests: Occasionally, I create miniature nests from Spanish moss or natural twine and incorporate these into the design, especially if we’re doing a “new life” theme for our Easter celebration.

Step 5: Secure the Ends and Ensure Comfort

Once all decorative elements are attached, I secure the ends of the wire together. I typically overlap the ends by about two inches and use floral wire to bind them together securely. Then I cover this connection with floral tape and make sure to add extra flowers or ribbon in this area to hide the join.

For comfort, I check for any wire ends or sharp bits that might scratch the wearer, covering them with tape or small felt pads if necessary. If the crown feels heavy, I sometimes add small loops of ribbon at the sides, near the ears, which can be used to secure the crown with bobby pins when worn.