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

  1. Cut 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).
  2. Fold and glue ribbons in half as shown.
  3. Glue the longest loops on ribbon lined single prong alligator clip. Click here to view how to line alligator clips.
  4. Glue. Glue the 2.5" loops as shown.
  5. Glue. Glue the 2" loops as shown.
  6. Make a knot (same as tying shoes).
  7. Adjust so the 2 loops are even.
  8. Pull the ends so the loops are small enough for the tree top.
  9. Cut the ends of the gold ribbon so the bow top covers about 3/4" of the tree.
  10. Glue bow top to the tree.
  11. Clip it onto hair.
  12. Finished.



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

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