Sunday is race day. I've been watching them since I was in utero, but it doesn't mean I don't get stir crazy during the 4 hour marathon testosterone sessions. After getting some cute play clothes on sale (and with a gift card) from Gymboree today, I was ready to make some hair accessories for my girl. They were so simple! It almost makes it OK that she will pull them off her head as soon as I put them on...
Here is what you need:
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| Those skinny strips were an impulse buy at JoAnn's. They are $7 for a bunch OR you can use your own fabric strips. Fold the strip in half and twist it as you twist the fabric into the flower shape. There is a great tutorial on that here | | . |
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| Put hot glue almost on the end of the strip and then turn the strip in a circle motion in your hand. Stick the strip to itself on the glue dot to create a base/center of the flower. |
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| Now start turning the base around between your thumb and pointer, adding layers behind the center, moving outward. Stop when you are happy with the size. |
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| It's almost done! Now cut the strip and have your glue gun ready! Hold it tight as you glue several spots from behind to hold the flower together. I don't put any in the front because I don't like to see it. Watch your fingers, they will definitely get scorched in this step (maybe we should try glue dots?) |
Now you can glue your flower to a barrette (find single prong clips at craft or beauty stores) OR to a headband. I absolutely love
this foldover elastic I ordered from Mary Not Martha on etsy. I can't find it in stores anywhere and for less than $3, it was a great find for me.
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| Cut your elastic to the right length. Here is what I have found: 0-3 m: 13"; 4-12 m: 15"; 12 m- 3 yrs: 17"; 3 yrs and up: 17.5". Do not allow extra for the glue or it will be too big and fall right off! I'd even go a little smaller than 17" next time I try them for Larkyn. |
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Glue your flower right over that seam, add a few pearls to the center of the flower if you want, and voila. Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions!
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