Traditionally in Hawaii, Leis are an accessory to be worn at special events such as weddings, luaus, picnics, or even the first or last day on the job.
As part of Ohana Entertainment and Friends, let's start a tradition right here in our own wonderful city of Chicago!
Enjoy this simple instruction on how to create a lei for that special person.
Step 1
Lay a 36-inch long piece of grosgrain ribbon flat on a work table. Lay the fake flowers to be used on the ribbon in a random fashion. Ensure same color flowers are not side by side, but separated with a contrasting color flower. For example, alternate light flowers with dark flowers so that the colors of each blossom stand out. Lay flowers side by side, but not too close together. Continue doing this from one end of the ribbon to the other, leaving a 1/2-inch space at each end.
Step 2
Start at one end of the ribbon. Pick up a flower and, with a hot glue gun, put a dab of hot glue on the inside center of each blossom (wrong side) and press it down onto the grosgrain ribbon where it had been positioned.
Step 3
Glue the next flower. Continue until all the flowers are secured to the grosgrain ribbon. Let the lei cool.
Step 4
Add a dab of hot glue to one of the ribbon ends and lay the other end of the ribbon on top of it to secure closure. Press together and let cool.
Step 5
Make as many leis as may be needed for the event where they will be used. Hand out to guests to wear as they arrive, to create a festive atmosphere. If there are many leis, more than one lei can be given to each guest to wear.
To see a full version from e-how. click on the below link.
How to Make Fake Flower Leis | eHow.com
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!!!!Another alternative for that sweet tooth is a Candy Lei. You can create your candy lei for any occassion and for whatever reason - just use your imagination run wild !!!!
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