How to make a homemade flower crown
Make life feel a little more magical this spring
As we step into the seasons of spring and summer, there’s often a soft spark in the air. The energy feels lighter, brighter, and gently more playful. Here at The Soul Shala, we celebrate our anniversary on the same day as Beltane (May 1st), a time that feels especially aligned with renewal, warmth, and blossoming life.
Beltane is an old Celtic festival that celebrates peak spring and welcomes summer. It’s a time of honouring fertility, returning to life and renewal. It’s often celebrated with bonfires, maypoles and our favourite - flower crowns.
Flower crowns are symbolic of the life blooming around us and feels like such a feminine and whimsical way to embrace the energy of Beltane. The process is intentional, beautiful and perfect to share with children or friends.
There is just something quite magical about adorning yourself with your very own flower crown. It feels whimsical, yes, but also deeply grounding - a sweet connection to Mother Nature and a gentle touch of inner child healing.
For this reason, it’s become my way of celebrating The Soul Shala’s anniversary and Beltane each year, and I’m so happy to share the method so you can step into that same energy too.
Making Ritual: choosing flowers with intention based on their energy
Something I’ve fallen deeply in love with when it comes to nature and gardens is that every living thing carries deep meanings and symbolism. Each and every leaf or flower is tied to a feeling or way of being and holds its own almost magical properties. With this in mind, the process of making a flower crown becomes a ritual in and of itself. I often consider what energies I would love to invite into Soul Shala for the year ahead and choose to take cuttings of flowers, herbs or foliage that symbolise those intentions. I light a candle, sit with my intention, play some music and enjoy the process of simply making something beautiful.
This year I chose bluebells for gratitude, forget-me-nots for love and daisies for new beginnings. Everything I used was taken from our cottage garden, but even without a garden you can forage for cuttings on local walks (trusting that the energies you need will come in the plants that your find) or buy some from your local shop - it’s the intention that matters. Please note it’s illegal to pick English bluebells - my flower crown is filled with the Spanish variety.
What you will need to make a flower crown:
A flexible base: willow branch or floral arranging wire
Small flowers (e.g. daisies, spray roses, wildflowers)
Green foliage (e.g. ivy, eucalyptus, ferns, leaves)
Floral wire or thin craft wire (for securing bundles)
Floral tape (optional, but helpful for extra hold)
Glue Gun (optional, but helpful if you’re using a branch for your crown)
Scissors or secateurs (to cut stems)
Optional: gloves (if working with thorny stems or wild branches)
How to make your flower crown
1. Make your base
Use either a flexible branch (like willow) or floral wire. Shape it into a circle that fits your head. Twist or secure the ends so it holds its shape. I used a glue gun to join the ends of my branch but floral wire works as well.
2. Gather and prepare materials
Choose small flowers and lots of green foliage (like ivy, eucalyptus, ferns, or any leafy stems). Trim everything into short, manageable pieces.
3. Create little bundles
Instead of adding single stems, group 2–4 flowers together with foliage to make small mini-bouquets. This helps the crown look fuller and more natural. Tie each bundle loosely with thin wire or floral tape.
4. Attach and build the crown
Attach each bundle to the base using wire or tape, overlapping slightly as you go around the circle. Keep all bundles facing the same direction for a flowing look, and fill gaps with extra greenery.
If you’re celebrating alone, I recommend putting on your favourite outfit with your flower crown, making a cup of tea and taking some time to reflect and feel completely present. If together with loved ones, flower crowns are the perfect accessory for a magical tea party or a mayday dinner and campfire.
A love note from Amara
I created this little blog entry in honour of our 2nd anniversary here at the Soul Shala.
I’ve always felt Soul Shala carries a Taurus soul - deeply earthy, steady, and quietly beautiful. When we first launched on our own website at Beltane 2024, it truly felt like coming home.
Since then, the space has gently grown and evolved, but the heart of it has always remained the same: a soft place for women to pause, breathe, and root back into themselves.
Each year at Beltane I find myself celebrating a little more, as a way of expressing just how grateful I am for this community and the women who gather here.
If you’re seeking a deeply feminine space to reconnect with your soul, you may feel at home in our virtual studio.
We offer a 7-day free trial as a gentle introduction, open for you to begin whenever you feel ready