If you’re anything like me, raising a daughter after a house full of boys was a whole new adventure. Suddenly, trucks and wrestling matches were replaced with tea parties and dress-ups. And let me tell you, I couldn’t have been happier to dive into the world of all things girly! One of our favorite pastimes is crafting, and today I’m sharing a super easy and fun DIY project that your little princess (and maybe even you!) will adore: DIY flower crowns!
Why Flower Crowns?
- They’re fun and festive: Perfect for a tea party, dress-up day, or just because!
- Easy to make: This project is simple enough for young kids to help with.
- Customizable: Choose your favorite colors and flowers for a unique crown.
- Encourage creativity: Let your child’s imagination run wild as they design their own masterpiece.
- Great bonding activity: Crafting together is a wonderful way to spend quality time with your daughter.
What You’ll Need:
- Plastic headband: I found mine for a steal at the dollar store!
- Flat smooth ribbon: Any color or pattern you like.
- Glue gun and stick: Be sure to supervise young children with this.
- Large artificial flowers: Pick your favorites!
Instructions:
- Prep the headband: Put a strip of glue along the bottom of the headband, just as wide as your ribbon.
- Attach the ribbon: Press the end of the ribbon into the glue and secure it. Remove any glue strings.
- Wrap it up: Tightly wrap the ribbon around the headband, adding dots of glue on the inside to keep it in place.
- Secure the end: Glue the other end of the ribbon to the opposite side of the headband.
- Flower power! Cut the stems of your flowers so they lay flat. Add a glob of glue and attach the flowers to the headband.
- Clean it up: Remove any stray glue strings.
- Wear it proudly! Your little princess is now ready to rule the kingdom (or at least the living room).
Tips and Tricks:
- Supervise young children when using the glue gun.
- Let your child choose the ribbon and flowers.
- Experiment with different sizes and types of flowers for a unique look.
- Add other embellishments like leaves, glitter, or beads.
A Dad’s Perspective:
Although Justin and I loved raising our boys, to my surprise, he’s actually been having a ton of fun doing crafts with our daughter! We had a blast picking out flowers and creating our own unique designs. Not only did we end up with some beautiful flower crowns, but we also made some amazing memories together. So don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone, dads – you might just discover a hidden talent for crafting!
Linda Manns Linneman says
These are so cute. They will be fun to make with my granddaughter. Thank you so much for sharing
Cathy Jarolin says
I just love these pretty Headbands. I have a 4yr old Great Grand Daughter that just loves to wear Headbands. Now ( Thanks to You) I Know how to make her some.. Thank you so much for sharing! Have a Great Day!