Monday, August 6, 2012

DIY Hair Accessories in 5 Minutes or Less

I love accessories: bags, jewelry, shoes, hair stuff, you name it. My girls seem to have taken after me. I stopped in to Michaels on Saturday and spotted some adorable flower embellishments on clearance. They came home with me for $1.39 a pair. I wanted to show you how to make some simple DIY Hair Accessories. They'll take you 5 minutes (or less!) to put together. Great for back to school!
DIY Hair Accessories in 5 Minutes or Less, from Serenity Now


Supplies:
DIY Hair Accessories in 5 Minutes or Less, from Serenity Now

-Embellishments of any kind (these are simple fabric/tulle flowers)
-Hot Glue Gun (extra glue stick is optional)
-Alligator Clips

*You can find alligator clips at craft stores, but I also buy them at beauty supply stores, like Sally. Around the holidays, craft stores run low on inventory (Etsy sellers, maybe?), but our local beauty supply store always has some in stock.

Instructions:

Heat your glue gun up and gather your supplies.
DIY Hair Accessories in 5 Minutes or Less, from Serenity Now

1. Turn the embellishment over and grab your alligator clip.

2. Add a healthy amount of hot glue to the top of the alligator clip (the part that is slanted). 
Be sure to keep your clip open as you glue so you don't glue the clip shut (hard to photograph that part with one hand!)

3. Press your embellishment (fabric flower, button, lace, whatever) into the hot glue and let it set. 

That's it! Now we have pretty, flirty hair accessories that the girls and I can swap and wear!
DIY Hair Accessories in 5 Minutes or Less, from Serenity Now
DIY Hair Accessories in 5 Minutes or Less, from Serenity Now
DIY Hair Accessories in 5 Minutes or Less, from Serenity Now
DIY Hair Accessories in 5 Minutes or Less, from Serenity Now


Once my glue gun was heated up, I made each of the hair accessories in about a minute. It doesn't get much easier than that! 

What's your favorite quick craft?

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18 comments:

  1. Susan @ Real Girl DesignsAugust 6, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Very cute! Thanks for the recommendation on Sally for supplies - I had never thought of that!

    I'm glad that you have your header issue resolved!

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  2. Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynestAugust 6, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    This brings back memories. I loved making quick, easy hair bows and flower clips when my girls were little - then you soon are asked to make bows for the whole cheer team :-)

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  3. Paula@SweetPeaAugust 6, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Very cute! Your girls will enjoy wearing these to school this fall.

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  4. Sugarr2518August 6, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Those are both very cute and it looks super easy! Thanks for sharing:)

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  5. Richella ParhamAugust 6, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Helps to have gorgeous hair like all the T girls! :)

    I was just thinking that those alligator clips would be good for more that just hairbows--I'm thinking that some embellishments like the ones you've used could be a cute thing to clip onto a purse, briefcase, coat lapel, etc. Much easier on the material than a pin!

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  6. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}August 6, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    So cute!! They would definitely cost more than that as hair clips. Fabulous idea!

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  7. Bab's KitchenAugust 6, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Very Nice. My girls would love them. The pink flower is my favorite.

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  8. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationAugust 6, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Too cute! I need to make me some, but maybe less frilly??

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  9. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)August 6, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    What a brilliant idea and so easy to do. Love it! Move over kids, this is one for the grownups, too. :)

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  10. Vel CristeAugust 6, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Beautiful clips, but the girls are even more beautiful! l:-)

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  11. Kelli WAugust 7, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    So cute and easy! I wish there were more accessories for boys. All mine wear are belts:)

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  12. Adorned From AboveAugust 10, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    I love these. They are really cute. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this post. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party.
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/apple-cinnamon-roll-pull-aparts-and.html
    I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    www.adornedfromabove.com

    PS I love your link party. I am there every week.

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  13. Amy @ Positively SplendidAugust 10, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    So cute, Amanda! And I love how quick and easy these were to make.

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  14. Andrea @ Mouse in My PocketAugust 11, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    These are cute. And much simpler that the ones I usually make.

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  15. Fonda @Southern ScrapsAugust 12, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Cute and quick! I'll be snooping around the clearance in my Michael's now.

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  16. nest of posiesAugust 12, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    so pretty & festive!

    xo
    kellie

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  17. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateAugust 13, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Gorgeous! Gotta love pretty and easy!

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  18. TheSewingLoftAugust 16, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Super cute!

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