Flower Crowns: 30 Enchanting DIY Floral Creations

by Christy Meisner Doramus

Overview

Learn how to make gorgeous flower crowns and other DIY whimsical headbands and wreaths using organic, natural crafts.

Whether you’re at a wedding, going out on the town or partying at a musical festival, the flower crowns in this book will make your outfit standout for any occasion. With step-by-step instructions and photos, tips for choosing flowers and hints on color combinations, this is the ultimate guide to creating gorgeous crowns, including:

• ROSEBUD & DAISY
• GREEK GODDESS
• LEAVES & LAVENDER
• HARVEST
• PINK PEONY
• FRESH SUNFLOWER
• SUMMER CONCERT
• WILDFLOWER
• TULIP & DELPHINIUM
• MARDI GRAS FAUX FLOWER
• BLUSHING BRIDE
• HAIRPIECE

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612434476
Publisher:	Ulysses Press
Publication date:	04/14/2015
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Christy Meisner Doramus is a New York based flower hair accessory designer with Southern roots. Growing up in Louisiana, her mother taught her how to design and create her own clothing and accessories, an interest that has been a major part of her life. Christy attended the Art Institute of California – San Francisco where she studied Fashion Marketing and Management and went on to become a beauty publicist in Manhattan. Christy’s love for design, creativity and fresh flowers led her to begin CrownsbyChristy.com, her own custom flower crown company.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

Getting Started 10

Flower Glossary 11

Spring 15

Project 1 Fresh Daisy Flower Crown 16

Project 2 Mardi Gras Faux Flower Crown 20

Project 3 Pretty Pastels Fresh Flower Crown 25

Project 4 Precious Peony Faux Flower Crown 29

Project 5 Faux Flower Headband 34

Project 6 Fresh Flower Hairpins 38

Summer 43

Project 7 Statement Bloom Fresh Flower Crown 44

Project 8 Fourth of July Fresh Flower Crown 49

Project 9 Faux Flower Summer Vacation Crown 53

Project 30 Midsummer Fresh Flower Crown 59

Project 11 Summer Concert Fresh Flower Crown 62

Project 12 Fresh Sunflower Crown 66

Autumn 73

Project 13 Fall Harvest Fresh Flower Crown 74

Project 14 Gameday Faux Flower Crown 77

Project 15 Pumpkin Patch Fresh Flower Crown 82

Project 16 Under the Sea Fresh Flower Crown 85

Project 17 Greek Goddess Faux Ivy Crown 89

Winter 93

Project 18 Holiday Fresh Flower Crown 94

Project 19 Fresh Flower Crown from the Garden 97

Project 20 La Dolce Vita Faux Flower Hair Clip 101

Special-Occasions 107

Project 21 Birthday Fresh Flower Crown 108

Project 22 Baby Shower Fresh Flower Crown: It's a Boy! 112

Project 23 Baby Shower Fresh Flower Crown: It's a Girl! 115

Project 24 Boho Bride Fresh Flower Hairpiece 118

Project 25 Bridesmaid Fresh Flower Crown 121

Project 26 Bridal Shower Fresh Flower Crown 124

Project 27 Faux Gardenia Hair Comb 128

Project 28 Fresh Baby's Breath Crown 131

Project 29 Whimsical Fresh Flower Crown 134

Project 10 Romantic Fresh Flower Crown 138

Supply Resources and Recommendations 141

Acknowledgments 142

About the Author 143