DIY St. John’s / Midsummer Wreath

St. John’s! St. John’s! St. John’s is coming! 

One of our favorite seasonal celebrations is coming up again! Everyone always looks so beautiful with such a lovely and colorful flower wreath in their hair. For those who could use some help or tips with making a wreath, we asked Ilona Gerretsen Barata to put together a step-by-step guide for us. 

Materials

- Scissors or a knife

- Grasses

- Flowers

- Raffia, twine, or wire (raffia was chosen for this DIY)

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Head out! Take a lovely walk and bring scissors or a knife with you. Gather a beautiful wildflower bouquet of flowers and grasses. 

2. For the base of the wreath, start by dividing the grass into two equal parts. Lay them criss-cross over each other, so the plumes are at both ends. 

3. Tie the middle firmly with raffia, twine, or wire, especially where the cut ends stick out. 

4. Continue working towards the plumes. Gently bend and crush the grass as you work, so that a round shape gradually forms.

5. Bend the ends towards each other to the desired size and tie them together firmly. 

6. Add the flowers by inserting the stems into the wreath and sliding them between the grass or the knots. Distribute them all around until a beautiful, full arrangement is created. 

We wish everyone a wonderful St. John’s celebration!

Did you make this DIY? We would love it if you shared the result with us and tagged us on Instagram @ziloen_