Flower Crowns & Pinterest Poser Challenge

I love a flower crown. What could be happier than a crown made of flowers? Flower crowns are whimsical and summery and pretty.  

I know there are strong opinions and haters of flower crowns. (Click here for a funny take on haters.)   The haters think flower crown people are "posers" and that they try too hard and that the flower crown fad is so over. Some people feel especially hateful about using fake flowers on the crowns. But guess what...people that wear flower crowns don't judge them back or worry about haters because we are too busy being happy wearing flower crowns that represent frivolity and joy and summer.

So if you are not a hater, read on my flower crown lovers because this week's Pinterest Poser Challenge* is how to make your own crown for only about $8.  
*In an attempt at not being a Pinterest Poser,** every week-ish I detail a new project/idea/recipe inspired by Pinterest.
**My definition of a Pinterest Poser is someone who is all pins and no substance.

We rode our bikes over to the Dollar Store last Monday and bought some flower crown supplies.

-fake vine
-floral wire
-floral tape
-fake flowers

I spent about $8 on supplies.

The first thing I did was measure Lucy's head and cut the vine to fit. Then I wrapped the vine with floral tape and then twisted the wire on top of that.

I fired up my trusty glue fun and started placing flowers randomly everywhere. There was no pattern, I just filled it in all over.

I'm super happy with how it turned out. 

This would be a fun craft to do with older kids this summer. Lucy and I hope to have a Summer Solstice party and give the crowns as favors to her friends. 

There are so many ways to have fun with the flower crowns!

We added ribbon to the back for fun too.

Last summer, we were on vacation and stumbled upon a small-town festival and everyone was wearing flower crowns and selling them. Since we were on a tight budget, I didn't shell out the $20 for a crown, but I tried them on.  This year, I'm going to bring my own! 

Last summer's flower crown love.

I'm not going to lie, I sort of dream of having a booth somewhere, or a lot of somewheres, throughout a summer that sells flower crowns and helps spread ideas of frivolity and joy. Ahhhhh, maybe someday.


How do you feel about flower crowns?  Have you made anything inspired by Pinterest lately? Let me know in the comments or over on my Facebook page.

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Here are some of the Pinterest projects I've done/made/attempted:
The Rainbow Challenge- click here

DIY Trundle Bed- Click here

DIY Artemis Costume- click here

Taking Pictures of Your Kids- click here

Gluten Free Pretzels- click here

Cinnamon Sugar Doughballs- click here

Painted Lockers- click here

Melted Beads- DIY Suncatcher- click here

Tissue Paper Pom Pom Garland-- click here

A Delightfully Simple Birthday Party--click here
Make An Awesome Omelet--click here
Outdoor Lights Inspired by the show Parenthood- click here
Herb Garden with Chalkboard Pots- click here
Backyard Graffiti Art with kids- click here

Happiness Notecards- click here

Gluten Free Rainbow Cake- click here

Fruit Roll-Up Fortune Cookies- click here

Make Your Own Magnets- click here

DIY Painted Clay Necklace- click here

Dixie Cup Lights- click here

DIY Ornaments-click here

Gluten Free Clay- click here

Make Your Own Stamps- click here
Birthday Shirt- click here

Gluten Free Pop Tarts- click here
Front Porch Kid Art Display- click here
Door turned into Table- click here

Summer Wish List Chalkboard-click here

Peanut Butter Nutella Cookie Sandwiches-click here

Painted Mason Jar Vases-click here

Cinco de Mayo Paper Flowers- click here

Earth Day Cupcakes- Click here
Nail Art-click here

Homemade Photo Booth Fun- click here

Fake Bangs- click here

DIY Subway Art- click here

Furniture Painting and Bench/Chest Makeover- click here

Thanksgiving-y Project/Gratitude/Holiday Countdown- click here
The Smoothie-click here

The Free Printable Turned Artwork in a Boring Hallway- click here

The chalk board-click here
Seven Layer Dip in Individual Cups (my favorite so far!)-click here
The pumpkin address-click hereThe Kitchen Dancing Sign--click here