Today I’m sharing a new craft book for one of my craft book reviews: Flower Crowns 30 DIY Floral Creations. If you have followed me for any time now here or on Instagram and even Pinterest you know I’m pretty passionate about flowers. It’s one of natures beautiful bonuses I love. Don’t you? Bright, beautiful, colorful. One of life biggest turns I never took was taking the chance to work any a florist shop. I had an older friend growing up who was a florist. I loved all the flower arrangements and floral crowns she made.
She’d always come home with something beautiful that was handmade. Although I’d visit her shop and her at home I never made the leap to ask if they needed help while I lived nearby. Although I would of loved to work with them at the shop I kept our relationship a friendship. I have done my share of flower arranging from helping with weddings to making wreaths. But, until now I don’t think I can remember a time I’ve created flower crowns, other than daisy chains.
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Flower Crowns 30 DIY Floral Creations
This was perfect timing being late spring to try to create a fresh floral flower crown. We have fresh vines, flowers and pomegranates in our yard. I only had to grab a few supplies such as scissors, wire cutters, foral wire, floral tape and ribbon. Some of which I already had.
The book Flower Crowns 30 DIY Floral Creations lays out everything you need for each of the floral creations. The instructions are easy to follow. With plenty of images to help you with all the steps. Below are a few project images of what I created using the book as a resource.
This is perfect for anyone wanting to create floral crown to wear for a wedding or for catching a summer music festival. The La Dolce Vita Faux Flower Clip would be a stunning accessory for a date night.
Craft Book Reviews:
Flower Crowns 30 DIY Floral Creations
Just a few of the 30 DIY Floral Creations in the book are:
- Mardi Graus Faux Flower Crown
- Fresh Daisy Flower Crown
- Fourth of July Fresh Flower Crown
- Pumpkin Patch Flower Crown
- Bridesmaid Flower Crown
- Flower Hairpins
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The Contents of the book include:
- An Introduction
- Getting Started
- Flower Glossary
The section of the book called getting started goes over just that what you need to get started and then various supplies. There’s the flower glossary it’s small but, helpful.
It also includes how to wear your flower crowns. Various flowers used in the book are not only fresh but, waxed and dried flower selections.
The project I tried in the book Flower Crowns 30 DIY Floral Creations was the project Fresh Flower Crown From The Garden. Although I didn’t use the recommended flowers I used the techniques for creating the crown. I flipped back to other projects to see how the flowers were attached. I think the step by step images are helpful and made it easy to make.
What I love about the book is there are so many floral crowns to try. The book covers each season and many events. In the back of the book is a one page supply resources sections with recommendations which is helpful for anyone looking for online resources and of course some local options for anyone.
Sammie has two projects she wants me to make for her with satin, wax and dried flowers that are in the book. I can’t wait until we grab some more supplies and make them. When we make them I promise to share.
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Final Thoughts
- My final thoughts on the book: If you want to get started this book would be a great resource for you! I think anyone can follow the directions, the supplies are laid out for you and there are helpful tips throughout the book. If you’d like you can preview the book for free! It’s available on Amazon in both the Kindle format and book format. I think this book is perfect for anyone wanting to try to craft any flower crowns for themselves or anyone else.
The author of book is Christy Meisner Doramus who is a New York based flower hair accessory designer with Southern roots.
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Have you ever hand crafted your own flower crowns?
Stacie says
May 20, 2015 at 3:54 pmThese are very pretty and feminine! There’s just one problem. I hate Bees! I would be so paranoid thinking that every bee in the neighborhood would be chasing me lol.
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Theresa Huse says
May 21, 2015 at 12:53 amHey Stacie, Make some in silk, satin or wax. Then they wouldn’t have a scent. Yes, I agree they are pretty and feminine. I can’t wait to make some when Sammie’s around and take some photos with her wearing them.