When my sister planned my birthday a few weeks ago, she skipped the typical party games for something more…grounded — a DIY flower crown station.

The flower crown workshop turned out to be the perfect group activity. Depending on the season, creating flower crowns can be budget-friendly, double as party favours, and are a fun way to ensure everyone is camera-ready for group photos. Here is how to recreate my sister’s floral setup.

What you’ll need:

To keep the “flower bar” organized, set out the following materials:

• Greenery: Eucalyptus and ruscus for the base.

• Flowers: Hardy, colourful blooms like mini carnations, button chrysanthemums, waxflower, and baby’s breath.
• Tools: Floral wire, floral tape, and sharp shears.

If you have some time, pre-cut the greenery and flowers so that each piece is two to four inches long.

Directions:

1. Form the base: Wrap a length of floral wire around your head to find the circumference. Leave an extra 5 centimetres of overlap, then twist the ends together to create a circular frame.

2. Create mini-bundles: Instead of attaching single stems, bunch two or three small flowers with a sprig of greenery. Secure the stems of these “mini-bouquets” with floral tape. You will need about 10 bundles for a full crown.

3. Layer the blooms: Place the first bundle against the wire frame and wrap the stems tightly with floral tape. Place the next bundle so the flowers overlap and hide the stems of the previous one.

4. Close the loop: Continue the overlapping pattern until the wire is covered. Use small accents like waxflower to fill any visible gaps or “bald spots.”

Maintenance tips

To keep the crowns from wilting before the tea is poured, mist them lightly with water. Store the finished crowns in a cool, dry place until they are ready to be worn. In our case, we wore these “party hats” right away. Et voila!