A staple of Renfaires, period film & historical art, weddings, and now even horror cosplay (Hey, Midsommar!) – the flower crown is a whimsical and youthful symbol of summer. Simple and cost effective – they also are an easy, breezy afternoon craft. Take your creation outside for a picnic with friends, or wear it inside your house with the AC blasting. Either way, you’ll be adding a dose of magic to your summer days.

Follow our step-by-step guide to make your own!

(tutorial thanks to Becky Courington!)

Becky Courington is an award-winning author and scholar who technically earned three degrees, but SMU insisted you can’t triple major in English no matter how many credit hours you have in different areas of focus, so she officially has only one. Her hobbies include sewing, sculpting, writing, acting, and starting kitchen fires, and she wants to know if you’re registered to vote.