Garland DIY Guide

By Isaac Estrada

Materials Needed


  1. Sola Wood Flowers

  2. Greenery

  3. Glue Sticks

  4. Garland (type may vary)

  5. Hot Glue Pot or Glue Gun

  6. Scissors or wire cutters


Step-by-step:

1. Hot Glue Prep

Hot Glue Pot:

Cut glue sticks into small pieces ~1” long.

Place pieces on the silver part of the glue pot.

Plug in and turn on the glue pot.

Wait until the glue melts and looks clear.

Hot Glue Gun: 

Insert a glue stick into the gun.

Plug in and turn on the glue gun

Wait until the gun heats up and is ready to use.


2. Flower Prep

Separate the flowers: 

Gently separate flowers by type and size.

For the dear holly 2” flowers (use the image as reference to identify the flower and apply the action).

Organize the flowers however you like to create your garland.

3. Assembling the Garland

Garland

Straighten your garland and lay on a flat surface.

Choose where you will be adding flowers and greenery on the garland, we recommend keeping a 1 foot distance from each clump for a full uniform look.

Greenery: 

Let's take this clump by clump*

Place the greenery on the center of your garland.

Add a small dab of hot glue to the end tip of the greenery attaching it to the garland. 

Be sure to position the greenery at an angle so the full part of the greenery is readily visible.

Let the hot glue dry for each piece added before moving onto the next to avoid it moving and losing the look you have obtained.

Greenery with leaves: Willow Eucalyptus, Silver Dollar Eucalyptus, Leather Leaf, and Salal. (It is recommended to focus on the branches from the bottom up. Separating from the bottom will help divide more easily, and then start breaking down the pieces that have a lot of greenery at the top.)

Spike greenery: Bunny Tails, Lavender, Triticum Wheat Grass, and Mini Pampas. (It is recommended to position one or three stems together in each space to decorate with this greenery. It separates easily.)

Fluffy greenery: Baby Breath Sparkle, Baby Breath, Preserved Caspia, and Mini Gyp. (It is recommended to position a bundle about the width of a finger in each space to decorate with this greenery. It takes more time to separate.)


Stiff  greenery: Boxwood Greenery, and Satin Washed Eucalyptus - Kelly Green. (It is recommended to follow the same advice as for greenery with leaves and spikes, as this greenery has a very stiff trunk, and the leaves grow individually on each of these trunks.)


Flowers: 

Choose one flower to be the front of your garland (if you have 3” and 2” flowers, we suggest beginning with the biggest, if you only have a 3” flower use the process as mentioned just ignore the next two steps in this “flowers” category). 

Add a small dab of hot glue to the base of the flower, and set this in the center of your garland in between your set greenery. Be sure to position the flower at an angle so the top of the flower is readily visible.

Arrange the remaining flowers next to the first one in a circular pattern. A slight tilt  so that they are also noticeable from the front. Adjust until you’re happy with the look. 

Let the hot glue dry for each flower before moving onto the next to avoid losing the visibility you have obtained.

4. Final details

Fluff your greenery (optional)

Be sure to fluff the displayed ends of your greenery to give this a fuller look.

Check stability: 

Make sure all the flowers are securely attached and each clump of your garland has the shape and volume you want.

Adjust any details as needed.

5. Optional: Presentation

For a more elaborated look, you can also add extra touches like pearls, bows, butterflies, or personalized decorations to make it as unique as you.


Tips:

Ask for help: If you have any questions, the Sola Wood Flowers Team is always here to help. Call our service number at (801) 797-1037 to schedule an appointment with a professional.

Patience: If it's your first time, remember that, like any skill, it gets better with practice. Repeat the steps as many times as needed to get the result you want. You’ve got this!

Additional decoration: The great thing about sola flowers is that your creativity has no limits—feel free to add as many colors, textures, and elements as you like to make the boutonnieres truly reflect you and this special moment. Add leaves, twigs, glitter, bows, feathers or any other details to make the boutonniere yours. 

Plus for realism: You can even add your favorite scent to the flowers, making them smell just how you want. The sola flowers material acts like a diffuser because of how absorbent they are, so adding a scent can make you enjoy your florals even more.