What you'll make
You twist green floral wire into a ring that fits your head, wrap it in floral tape and cover it with about 18 small bundles of fresh baby's breath (gypsophila). Ten stems of baby's breath and a wire-and-tape set come to about $26, while a Toronto florist charges $150 for a fresh baby's breath crown. Baby's breath copes well out of water, so you can make the crown the evening before and keep it in the fridge overnight.
Materials (per item)
- green flower wire and tape · 6 wires, 1 roll tapewire makes the ring, tape holds flowers$9.54
- baby's breath (small white flowers) · 10 stemsthe flowers that cover the crown$16.49
- DIY cost each$26.03
Tools
- Wire cutters
- Sharp scissors or floristry snips
- Flexible tape measure
- Bucket or tall jar
- Mirror
- Spray bottle
- Lidded plastic box big enough for the crown
- Paper towels
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