Thursday, March 25, 2010

Hair Clips Galore!

I love to make hair clips. They may just be my favorite craft/creation. I love that they don't take long to make. I love that you don't have to have a million supplies. I love that you can carry everything you need in one little pouch. I love that you can craft them anywhere ~ while waiting for an appointment, during your daughter's dance class, naptime. That is, if your children are nappers. Kameryn has decided she doesn't need naps anymore. But that's another story.
Let's get a move on, so that you can make yourself some hair clippies. But, I don't have any little girls, you say. Not a problem. I wear these clips, myself, and I love 'em. I surely do.




You're going to need a little wool felt, embroidery floss, snap clip, and needle. Oh, and scissors wouldn't hurt ;)



You may want embellishments.









First, you cut two pieces of felt. A top and a bottom. I use the snap clip as a guide, and leave about 1/4" around the entire clip.





Poke a little hole near the back of one piece so that you can slide the open clip through.





Slide the clip through, and snap closed.





Next, take the top piece and add your embellishement. I found these Amy Butler Brads at Joanns. I love them. Really, they make me happier than should reasonably be allowed.





See? Adorable, right?



Place the top piece of felt on the bottom piece that is holding the snap clip.





Thread your needle and start stitching. I use a blanket stitch because I like the look. Feel free to use whichever stitch you choose ;)




And voila!



Snap it in your hair, and you're ready to go!

Easy, Fast, Fun! Now go on, make yourself a hair clip or two.



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13 comments :

Amber Filkins said...

Those clips are super cute Liz!! ♥ them!

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

Cute Liz! I love the stitching you did around it too!

XOOX
Jen

Connie said...

So cute and easy enough that I can do it. I love anything that I can hand stitch.

Thanks Liz!

Kelli W said...

All cute stuff you and your girlies do and make really makes me want a little girlie of my own! SUPER cute clips! I need to learn how to do that blanket stitch!

Rhonda said...

I want a girl! Those are adorable! Love them. I love the stitch you used! So cute!

I need to get a sewing maching and learn how to use it! I really would love that.

He & Me + 3 said...

Too cute. ABsolutely the stitching is adorable.

Foursons said...

The stitching is my favorite part too! And what is up with Kam thinking she doesn't need naps?!

julia said...

really cute haven't see this version before thanks

Anonymous said...

So that's how you do it?! I love them too. They always match your outfits!

Laura said...

These are so adorable!!

I am featuring a necklace tutorial and giveaway. I'd love it if you stopped by my blog!

Heather said...

Those are so cute!! Thank you for sharing! Now I'm all inspired to try it!! :)

Laura said...

Those are sooooo cute! I might have to try my hand at them.

sanjeet said...

I love the stitching you did around it too!
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