Thursday, February 13, 2014

Dear Diary DIY: Velvet Bow for Valentine's Day


Need a quick, cute accessory to make your Valentine's Day outfit perfect? Look no further than the velvet hair bow! Consider it the grown-up version of the one you wore to your Valentine's Day party in kindergarten. Inexpensive and easy to make - it would also be a perfect gift! 
Supplies: Scissors, Hot Glue Gun, Hair Barrette, 1" Velvet Ribbon.    
Cut the ribbon so, when folded in a circle, it extends just past the ends of the barrette. 

Fold both of the ends and glue it with a strip of hot glue, forming two loops.
Repeat the first two steps, but with a smaller piece of ribbon so when stacked you can clearly see the bigger ribbon.
Add a strip of glue to the middle of the bigger ribbon.
Make sure the smaller ribbon is centered and glue it on to the bigger ribbon.
Measure a strip of ribbon that can go completely around the bow, forming the "knot" in the middle.
The easiest way to do this is by gluing one end to the back of the bow. 
Then cutting the tail exactly where you need it to be. 
 Glue completely flat - make sure this is all on the back of the bow!
Next, add a generous amount of hot glue to the top of the barrette. 
Make sure the clip is centered and straight before adhering it to the back of the bow.
As soon as the glue cools, it's ready to wear!

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