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Monday, May 24, 2010

DIY Ribbon Wands, Bracelets, and Hairbands

ribbon projects My niece turned six last week, and I had some ideas rolling around in my head for her gifts that I wanted to make.  She loves to dance and twirl, so when I saw these ribbon bracelets on ZuZu Girl Handmade, I was inspired!

So here’s a little tutorial on how I made some pretty dance accessories for my niece!

For the wands, you will need:

~Dowel rods

~Screw eyes

~Keychain rings

~Assorted ribbon

~Spray paint (if desired)

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IMG_1009Check the dollar store, Target Dollar Spot, and the sale bin at your local craft store for inexpensive ribbon. I bought a six pack of dowels that were already cut to the perfect length, used a coupon for the pack of keychain rings, and got the screw eyes at Wal-Mart.  Depending on the type and amount of ribbon you use, this can be a fairly inexpensive project since it makes multiple wands/bracelets. 

Insert a screw eye into one end of the dowel rods.  You may have to drill a small starter hole, or borrow your husband’s muscles!

IMG_1001IMG_1002If you want to spray paint your wands, cut some slits in a cardboard box to hold them up, or you could stick them in floral foam.  IMG_1003

Spray paint your desired color.  Of course I went with pink.  Attach a keychain ring to the screw eye:

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You can either tie on your ribbon using knots, or loop it through, keeping it all one length or varying the lengths, whatever you prefer!

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And that’s it, you’re done!  Watch your favorite princes dance and twirl with the ribbons trailing behind her!

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For the ribbon bracelets, you will need:

~Ribbon

~Bracelets

Duh!

I found this cute pack of plastic heart shaped bracelets in the dollar section at Michael’s.

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For the bracelets, I found it easiest to glue all your ribbon together at one end.

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Then loop it on your bracelet.

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And you’re done!

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This leaves your dancing queen’s hands free yet still gives the twirling ribbon effect!

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I used the same technique on a hair elastic, then glued a bow and rhinestone to the top of the ribbon.

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I’ll be sharing this quick and easy project with DIY Day (the last one, boo!), Get Your Craft On, Lucky Linky Tuesday, I Made It!, and other fun parties seen HERE

11 comments:

  1. OH my sweetness, i am going to try all of these darling projects... oh so perfect! I love it all.
    hugs,
    olivia
    ps stop by and say hi if you get a chance

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  2. Awesome idea! Any little girl would totally flip for those!!!

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  3. How cute! I hope the next kiddo will be a niece

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  5. What a cute cute idea. Any child would love playint this these.

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  6. This is sooo fun! My girls will love this!

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  7. Aww, these are wonderful! I especially love the bracelets! Thanks so much for sharing the how-to, I'll be linking.

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  8. Great Job!!! I saw your link on Sunday Showcase and I am your newest follower! Nice to meet you. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
    Bonnie

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  9. What a great idea! These are super cute! Great tutorial too! Thanks for joining the Sunday Showcase! I greatly appreciate it! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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