Erin from Queen of Spain – You’ve Been Spotted! Erin is an award-winning journalist, contributing editor, avid blogger, and a non-stop on-the-go mom.
Erin is definitely an on-the-go mom who may be in need of a stay-cation. Below are the step-by-step instructions on how-to make the perfect floral lei.
What you need to make a floral lei:
- 5 stems of dendrobium orchids (approx. 35 blooms)
- Monofilament or fishing line
- Large needle
How to make a floral lei
- Cut a piece of fishing line to the length you want your lei to be, plus 6 inches. Remember: The lei should be long enough to fit over the head.
- Thread the needle with the cut fishing line. Tie a knot about 3 inches from the end of the line.
- Remove all the dendrobium orchid blooms from the stem. Remove the small piece of stem that is still attached to the flower.
- Insert the needle through the base of the flower and slide the flower down the length of the fishing line, stopping at the knot.
- Continue this process, “sitting” each bloom within the one previously put on the line until you are about 3 inches from the end of the line.
- Tie a double knot with the two ends of the fishing line.
Now you have a beautiful floral lei perfect for a stay-cation!
