I admit it... I like "over the top" kinds of hair accessories for my girls. The bigger, the fuller, the fluffier - the better! Yes, I'm the mother whose baby girl has that daisy on the top of her head that is actually bigger than said baby's head. Whose 5 year old resembles Minnie Mouse, or maybe even Princess Leah when I put her hair in 2 pigails. Yep, I'm that mom you all secretly make fun of behind your hands!
I know that I have some allies out there, I just know it. But I know there are others who prefer a more understated look. This tutorial is for you!
Cut a length of ribbon approximately 4 5/8"
Seal your ribbon ends with a lighter.
On the wrong side of the ribbon, glue from about 3/4" in, to the end of the ribbon.
Then pinch open your clip, and press ribbon onto the underneath side of the top prong.
Next, glue from the tip of the top prong to the end of the clip, where you pinch it.
Fold ribbon over the tip, and press down along the length of the clip. The right side of your ribbon will be showing now.
Now glue along the remainder of the ribbon on the wrong side, leaving a tiny bit at the end unglued. This keeps the glue from squishing out the end when you press it down!
With your thumb, press ribbon into the back "v" that is formed by the ends of the prongs.
Now fold the remainder of your ribbon under, and press firmly into place on the under side of the bottom prong.
You can embellish your clippies with cute buttons, or brads, fun flowers - or just leave them plain. They are adorable either way!
If you make some - make sure to send me some pics!!
I know that I have some allies out there, I just know it. But I know there are others who prefer a more understated look. This tutorial is for you!
You will need: a glue gun, a lighter, scissors, alligator clips, ruler or measuring tape and 3/8" ribbon in color and design you like!
Cut a length of ribbon approximately 4 5/8"
Seal your ribbon ends with a lighter.On the wrong side of the ribbon, glue from about 3/4" in, to the end of the ribbon.
Then pinch open your clip, and press ribbon onto the underneath side of the top prong.
Next, glue from the tip of the top prong to the end of the clip, where you pinch it.
Fold ribbon over the tip, and press down along the length of the clip. The right side of your ribbon will be showing now.
Now glue along the remainder of the ribbon on the wrong side, leaving a tiny bit at the end unglued. This keeps the glue from squishing out the end when you press it down!
With your thumb, press ribbon into the back "v" that is formed by the ends of the prongs.
Now fold the remainder of your ribbon under, and press firmly into place on the under side of the bottom prong.
You can embellish your clippies with cute buttons, or brads, fun flowers - or just leave them plain. They are adorable either way!
If you make some - make sure to send me some pics!!
Comments
I always had big bows and barrettes and I loved them all! Your girls are lucky to have you around!
I love the clips! I'm like you - I lurve accessories. Pity I only I have 1 boy (so far... haha!). I shall not descend my artistic and aesthetic needs upon him. I'm hoping for a girl though! Haha!
Oo... And your girl's sooooooooooo adorable, with the colour-coordinated clips and top!
I am just ::dying:: to buy my friend's little girl some frou frou hair clippies but so far she doesn't have enough hair to put anything in it! I will TOTALLY be making these in anticipation.