Supply List:
You'll need a package of Hair Barrettes. They come in different sizes and quantities so decide how many you want to make. I picked these ones up at A.C. Moore. These are 2 inch Nicole Craft Barrettes. These came in a package of 5 and were $.99.
If you are going to make the ones with flowers, you will need a few brads. Below are just a few examples of different brads. There are star, flower, circle and square shaped brads.
You'll need to pick up some accent flowers. The Medlow Fabric Flowers were purchased at JoAnn Fabrics for about $1.00 a package. They have holes already in the center to make it easier to put the brads in.
You'll need to pick up some accent flowers. The Medlow Fabric Flowers were purchased at JoAnn Fabrics for about $1.00 a package. They have holes already in the center to make it easier to put the brads in.
The Offray fabric accents (packages up front) were all bought at A.C. Moore for $.99 each.
Next, you'll need ribbon! I recommend one-sided satin ribbon. It should be 3/8 inch ribbon. This is where you can have a lot of fun. There are so many different types of ribbon to choose from and different patterns and colors. I picked up the Offray ribbon at JoAnn Fabrics for $1.99 a spool. You'll need to cut lengths of ribbon about 2 1/4 inches for each barrette.
Okay, after cutting your ribbon into 2 1/4 inch lengths, you'll want to seal the ends to prevent fraying. I use a lighter to do this. Make sure to not hold the flame on the ribbon for too long as you could ignite your ribbon. Just a quick exposure will do the job.
While waiting for the glue to dry, choose your flowers and/or decor. You can either hot glue these flowers onto the barrette or use regular craft glue. Place a drop of glue on the ribbon flowers and place on the barrette.
With the loose flowers, just pick out the ones you want to use, layer them until you have the look you want and use any type of brad you want that will compliment the flower.
Place the brad through the center of the flower and fold down the prongs.
Either hot glue gun or fabric glue your flowers onto the ribbon covered barrettes and voila! Beautiful barrettes, perfect for that special little girl in your life, or give them as a gift. I'm planning on surprising my daughter with these so I may end up making more as a little weekend project with her!
Next, you'll need ribbon! I recommend one-sided satin ribbon. It should be 3/8 inch ribbon. This is where you can have a lot of fun. There are so many different types of ribbon to choose from and different patterns and colors. I picked up the Offray ribbon at JoAnn Fabrics for $1.99 a spool. You'll need to cut lengths of ribbon about 2 1/4 inches for each barrette.
You'll also need scissors, glue (clear or tacky, it's up to you), hot glue gun (you don't have to use one if you don't have one)
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Okay, after cutting your ribbon into 2 1/4 inch lengths, you'll want to seal the ends to prevent fraying. I use a lighter to do this. Make sure to not hold the flame on the ribbon for too long as you could ignite your ribbon. Just a quick exposure will do the job.
After sealing the ribbon, run a line of glue on the wrong side of the ribbon. Place the barrette on ribbon and center. Flip the barrette around and allow the glue to dry.
While waiting for the glue to dry, choose your flowers and/or decor. You can either hot glue these flowers onto the barrette or use regular craft glue. Place a drop of glue on the ribbon flowers and place on the barrette.
With the loose flowers, just pick out the ones you want to use, layer them until you have the look you want and use any type of brad you want that will compliment the flower.
Place the brad through the center of the flower and fold down the prongs.
Either hot glue gun or fabric glue your flowers onto the ribbon covered barrettes and voila! Beautiful barrettes, perfect for that special little girl in your life, or give them as a gift. I'm planning on surprising my daughter with these so I may end up making more as a little weekend project with her!
As I mentioned about being inexpensive, the barrettes were $.99, the fabric flowers were $1.00, the brads I already had, the ribbon was $1.99 and the ribbon flowers were $.99. The total cost was less than $5.00 and I made two sets of barrettes and still have enough materials to make more (just need more barrettes!)
Enjoy & Happy Crafting~
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