“A flower crown is what’s ‘in’ right now,” says Jesseline Gough, Marketing Coordinator at pickOntario. “Weddings, pride parades, maternity shoots, lunch with the gals, festivals— you can quite literally make a statement anywhere you go.”
Learn how to build your own flower crown by watching pickOntario’s 2-minute tutorial video, or following these easy steps:
What you’ll need:
- Ontario grown ivy
- Florist wire
- Scissors
- Ontario grown bouquet, potted plants, flowers, bedding plants
- Step 1: Have about 2 feet of Ontario grown ivy ready
- Step 2: Level 1 inch of stem
- Step 3: Wrap the wire around the top of the branch to secure it
- Step 4: Wrap the wire around the flower stem several times
- Step 5: Repeat wrapping with the remaining flowers
- Step 6: Wrap in the same direction working down the branch and continue adding until you see the look you want
- Step 6: Bring the ends together and wrap firmly
- Step 7: Now, wear your crown like the queen you are!
- Step 8: Snap some selfies, and share with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #pickOntario
Check out the Floral Market and Flower Crown Bar at Canada Blooms, taking place March 10-19, 2017.
For more information:
www.pickontario.ca