Floral Tiaras and Hairpins: A Whimsical Floral Tutorial

April 2, 2024

A Flower Crown Tutorial

A couple sits by a Vermont lake, where the bride, adorned with an orange flower crown, is held by her groom.

Creating Flower Crowns and Hairpins with Ostara's Grove

Growing up, nothing screamed joy quite like the sight of a flower crown. It didn't matter where I was going, what I'd be doing there, or how unkempt my hair was. If there was a flower crown to be had, you can bet I was begging someone to get it for me.
Despite my absolute shock, it really should come as no surprise that I became the cultivator of a flower farm. Least shocking of all is my desire to make all the flower crowns. So join me as we explore the practical steps needed to create your own floral crown — or a delicate hairpin, for the somewhat less whimsically inclined.

For a Flower Crown

Materials

  • Freshly cut zinnias
  • Floral wire or a flexible base (vine wreath or headband)
  • Floral tape or thin wire
  • Pruning shears or scissors
  • Optional (but recommended for extra whimsy): Ribbon or twine

Steps

1.  Harvest Your Zinnias

  • Choose zinnias at their peak freshness.
  • Cut the stems, leaving about 3-4 inches of length.

2. Prepare the Base

  • Shape floral wire into a circle to fit your head.
  • Alternatively, use a vine wreath or a plain headband.
  • Secure the ends together using floral tape or thin wire.

3. Attach the Zinnias

  • Start at one end of the wire or headband.
  • Wrap zinnia stems around the base, overlapping slightly.
  • Use floral tape or thin wire to secure the stems.

4. Add Greenery

  • Tuck fre sh green leaves or small fern fronds between zinnias.
  • Add tiny sprigs of baby's breath or other delicate flowers.

5. Secure the Ends

  • Once the enti re base is covered, secure the last zinnia.
  • Trim any excess stems.

6. Optional Ribbon or Twine

  • Tie a ribbon or twine around the back of the crown.
  • Leave the ends trailing down or tie them into a bow.

7. Wear Your Zinnia Crown

  • Place it on your head, adjusting for comfort.
  • Wear it for weddings, festivals, or simply whenever you want to feel like a woodland princess. Which, let's face it, is always.

For Flower Hairpins and Clips

Additional Materials

  • Bobb y Pins or Hair Clips

To Create Zinnia Hairpins

  • Snip individual zinnia blooms, leaving a short stem.
  • Attach them to bobby pins or hair clips using floral tape or thin wire.
  • Slide the pins into your hair, securing the flowers near your temples or in an updo.

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Rebekkah, owner of Ostara's Grove Vermont Flower Farm and Pumpkin Patch

Rebekkah grew up the middle child of three sisters in California. At 12, she and her sisters were separated, and she went to live with an aunt and uncle in Washington State. It was there that her love of floriculture blossomed. Her high school offered a Horticulture class, where she became the Floral Manager for the small-scale floral business within. That was all it took for Rebekkah to decide she wanted to one day own her own floral shop.


Unbeknownst to her then, this dream would be a journey that would take her across the country. Today, Rebekkah finds herself in a quaint Vermont town, living her dream with her three adorable cats and her supportive fiancé by her side. Her love for floriculture has blossomed into Ostara's Grove.


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