DIVERSIONS & AMUSEMENTS
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STEP 1
Determine the desired
circumference of your crown
and cut a pipe cleaner
or 18 - gauge fl orist wire to
length,^ adding^2 inches^
on each end for hook-and-
loop closure.STEP 2
Wrap the pipe cleaner or
wire with corsage tape
(a half-inch-wide paper tape^
that releases an adhesive on
both sides when stretched)
to give^ it^ a^ smooth^ surface^
for attaching fl owers.STEP 3
Create small clusters of
blooms. Each should contain
a focal bloom (zinnia,
marigold, cosmos), a bit of^
foliage, and softer textural
“fi ller,” such as an ornamen-
tal grass,^ goldenrod,^ or^
feverfew.STEP 4
Use corsage^ tape^ to^ secure^
each cluster to the base until
you’ve covered it completely.
(Allow each cluster to hide
the stems of the previous^
one.) Tuck in fi nal pieces
with Oasis Floral Adhesive
(“cold^ glue”).^ Create^ a^ hook^
and loop at opposite ends.STEP-BY-STEPHow to Make a Floral Crown
What, you thought an event called Flowerstock wouldn’t include flower crowns? Here, Holly’s tips for creating a
botanical headpiece. (Flower crowns can be worn fully encircling the head or as a half-crown tied in the back.)Alicia Rico of
Bows + Arrows
leads the group
in decking out
the barn doors.Many of the
25-acre property’s
events take place
in the Bank Barn.Judging of the Tents: Prizes are
awarded for the best-dressed.
Sunset Yoga: The idyllic
property proves the perfect
evening venue for some
down(ward)time.
Bonfi re: Nathan & Eva play as
guests gather ’round.DAY 2
Hands-On Learning: Holly kicks
things off with a demonstration,
followed by demos by other
industry veterans.
Decorating the Barn: It’s time
to get hands-on, as attendees
work together to twirl up the
barn’s entrance with Alicia and
Adam Rico leading the group
while discussing large-scale
fl oral commissions.
Flower Crown Formation:
Guests, including fi rst-timeILLUSTRATIO
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