Craft a Doll's Flower Crown

        Flower crowns are often worn at weddings or festivals in the United States. Young girls are particularly fond of these. So, it should be fun to craft one for each child and her doll in attendance at a summer flower camp! If you make this craft on the first day as an introduction, the girls and dolls may wear them everyday during camp for the entire week.

Our Kit doll wears a Flower Crown as seen... Left, from the front, Right, from the top. Kit's
flower crown above is made using tiny blue flowers, white berries and delicate silk leaves.

       For this craft you will need to gather the following supplies: chenille stems, tiny artificial flowers and berries, and fine wire. 
       The chenille stems are usually sold in a package together; it is best to use green ones so that the wire will blend with the rest of your flower stems. 
       The artificial flowers may be purchased from a dollar store or hobby shop and the fine wire may be found there as well, although it is likely that a parent may find some of this at home.

       Twist the ends of the chenille stems together so that you will have enough wire to shape the crown into a circular shape that will fit your doll's head. Twist the stems around themselves if there is extra length and there will be. This helps the crown to be sturdy. 

       Now take lengths of the floral picks, berries, and leaves and twist these about the crown in a pattern/design that is pleasing. Use the thinner wire to firmly keep the small flora in place. You may wish to use bobby pins to hold the crown of flowers in place. 

       Now repeat the same process for a child's version of the craft if you wish. Headbands purchased from a dollar store may be used to twist tiny floral picks around alternatively for the children if you prefer.

Little Miss Party demonstrates how she shapes

 flower crowns for adults and children...