How to Make a Christmas Tree Hair Bow Clip
A homemade Christmas-themed hair clip makes a great gift, and it can also be used to decorate Christmas cards and holiday albums. A little bit of ribbon along with a glue gun can make for a fun craft project and a unique, personalized decoration or accessory!
Steps
- 1Cut six pieces of 3/8" (9.5mm) ribbon: Two pieces that are 2.75" (7cm), two pieces that are 2.5" (6.35cm), and two pieces that are 2" (5cm).
- 2Fold and glue ribbons in half as shown.
- 3Glue the longest loops on ribbon lined single prong alligator clip. Click here to view how to line alligator clips.
- 4Glue. Glue the 2.5" loops as shown.
- 5Glue. Glue the 2" loops as shown.
- 6Make a knot (same as tying shoes).
- 7Adjust so the 2 loops are even.
- 8Pull the ends so the loops are small enough for the tree top.
- 9Cut the ends of the gold ribbon so the bow top covers about 3/4" of the tree.
- 10Glue bow top to the tree.
- 11Clip it onto hair.
- 12Finished.
Tips
- Single prong alligator clips (also called roller set clips) can be found at beauty supply stores or online.
- You can use fabric glue or a hot glue gun.
- Ribbons can be found at local craft stores or online.
Warnings
- Be careful. Don't burn your fingers. Keep around a bowl of ice water. Submerge your hand immediately if you do happen to drop some glue on it.
Things You'll Need
- 3/8" apple green ribbon
- Single prong alligator clip
- 3/8" brown or Turf tan ribbon
- 1/4" gold ribbon (the kind being used here is Offray GALENA which can be found at Walmart, similar large department stores or local craft stores)
- Fabric-tac and glue gun (high temperature glue gun works better)
- Scissors
Sources and Citations
- www.hipgirlclips.com/forums - Original source; visit to view how to line alligator clips and more hairbow clips instructions.
- hairbow/hair clip instructions.
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