Flower Headband Tutorial

I have been blessed with the opportunity to write a guest post for The Ribbon Retreat!  It was published the other day, and I have it here on my blog just in case you missed it!

Hello! I am Amy from Amy Giggles Designs!

I am excited to be here sharing my flower headband tutorial with you!

Queen Bee Hair Bow Antennae Tutorial

You have to have sweet bumble bees flying around when hosting a Queen Bee themed birthday party, and these antennae are perfect for just that!  This easy tutorial will have all of your guests buzzing around!

Supplies Needed:

30" 1 1/2" width grosgrain ribbon

3" 3/8" width grosgrain ribbon

2" flower

2 alligator clips

1" felt circle

Black headband

2 black pipe cleaners

2 large yellow pom pom balls

Hot glue gun

Needle and thread

Wood Burner Tool (optional)

Derby Fascinators

I have been working on my friends' hairpieces for this year's Kentucky Derby, well actually the Oaks.  We had some pretty easy additions that we wanted to add.

I bought my fascinator which is an off white color.  I was planning on wearing a coral dress so I added the coral spring feathers!

The same thing went with my friends; we added the navy spring flowers.  I also made the navy ribbon bow to go in the center and tie in the navy of her dress.

For my other friend, we simply turned a fascinator on a comb to a headband.

I also handmade this clip to match my friend's dress.  The tutorial can be found here!

I love how these turned out and this time of year is so much fun in Louisville!

Kentucky Derby Fascinator Tutorial

My friend wanted a small headpiece to wear to the Kentucky Oaks.  She had a red floral dress with navy accents, so I thought this would be perfect!  I made the flower and added the feathers.  This clippie is small but makes a cute impression!

Supplies Needed:

Red Netting (4" width)

Red Felt Circle

2 Red Felt Strips (1/2" x 3")

2 red feathers (about 6" long)

Navy Spring Feathers

Red Fabric Rose

Metal Aligator Clip

Needle and Red Thread

Hot Glue Gun

Minnie Mouse Bow Shirt

I was asked to duplicate something seen on Zulily.  This shirt is for a family going to Disney World and I am loving it!

Supplies Needed:

Black t-shirt (I used a 18 month size shirt)

Red and White Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon 1 1/2" width x 26" length (This will need to fit around the t-shirt, so the length will vary)

Red and White Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon 1 1/2" width x 12" length

Black Grosgrain Ribbon 1 1/2" width x 30" length

Black Grosgrain Ribbon 7/8" width x 4" length

Sewing machine with red thread

Straight Pins

Scissors

Wood Burner Tool (optional)

Tulle Heart Hair Bow Tutorial

My studio has competed twice now and we are doing great!  This weekend is our last competition and I have a couple more dances at this one.  I had fun embellishing one of the my girl's costume for her solo routine.  It was a solid silver costume, but I wanted a splash of red.  The song is called "Warm It Up With Love," so I thought that hearts would also be a cute addition!

Valentine's Hair Bows Day 4

Bottle Cap Hair Bow Tutorial

Supplies Needed:

28" of 1 1/2" width Light Purple Grosgrain Ribbon

 3" of 3/8" width Light Purple Grosgrain Ribbon

3 1/4 of 3/8" width White Grosgrain Ribbon

2 3/4" long Metal Barrette

Blank Bottle Cap (for crafting)

Coordinating Scrapbook Paper

3 Small Rhinestones

Clear Plastic Cover (for bottle cap)

Scissors

Pencil

Straight Pin

Needle and Thread

Hot Glue Gun

Wood Burner tool (optional)

Valentine's Hair Bows Day 3

Valentine's Damask Hair Bow Tutorial

Supplies Needed:

24 inches of 1 1/2 width Damask Grosgrain Ribbon

24 inches of 1 1/2 width Red Grosgrain Ribbon

3 1/4 inches of 3/8 width White Grosgrain Ribbon

3 of 3/8 width Red Grosgrain Ribbon

2 3/4" long Metal Barrette

Needle and Thread

Hot Glue Gun

Wood Burner Tool (optional)

Valentine's Hair Bows Day 2

Valentine's Heart Clippie Tutorial

Supplies Needed:

16 1/2 inch strip of Heart Ribbon (5/8 inch width)

4 3/4 inch strip of White Grosgrain Ribbon (3/8 inch width)

2 1/2 inch strip of White Grosgrain Ribbon (3/8 inch width)

Metal Clippie

Needle and Thread

Straight Pin

Hot Glue Gun

Wood Burner Tool (optional)

Valentines Hair Bows Day 1

Pink Fluff Headband Tutorial

Supplies Needed:

Black and White Damask Grosgrain Ribbon (1 1/2 inch width x 24 inches long)

Black Grosgrain Ribbon (3/4 inch width)

Black Headband (this came from Hobby Lobby)

Pink Marabou Fluff

Hot Glue Gun

3 Small Rhinestones

Straight Pin

Needle and Thread

Wood burner (optional)

My 2011 in Review

2011 was definitely a great year and I hope that 2012 is just as fun!  It was also a busy and creative year.  Here are just some of the crafts I made in 2011!

Hair Bows
In 2011, I began selling hair bows at my dance studio.  Here are just some of the many that I created.

Christmas Hair Bows Day 5

Fabric Headband Tutorial

These headbands are made with the extra materials from my Fabric Tutu Tutorial.  They are perfect to wear with the tutus!

Supplies Needed:
3"x20" Strip of fabric
6" elastic
Sewing Machine
Serger Machine (optional)
Safety Pin (optional)

Step 1: Fold the fabric in half and in it.

Christmas Hair Bows Day 4

Christmas Tree Bow Headband Tutorial

Supplies:

About 12 inches of 1/4" wide Green Grossgrain Ribbon

1 inch of 1/4"wide Red Grossgrain Ribbon

Black Headband

Hot Glue Gun and Glue

Wood Burner Tool (optional)

Christmas Tree:

Step 1: Begin by sealing the edge of the green ribbon with the wood burner tool.  If you do not have this tool, you may skip this step.

Step 2: Take your black headband and choose a spot where your tree will be.

 

Christmas Hair Bows Day 3

Ruffle Barrette

Supplies Needed:

7" of 1 1/2" wide Red Polka Dot Grossgrain

3 1/4" of 1/4" wide white ribbon strip

2 3/4" long metal barrette

Hot Glue and Gun

Sewing Machine threaded with red thread

Wood burner tool (optional)

Prepare the Ribbon:

Step 1: The 7" strip of polka dot ribbon should be cut with a straight edge.  Take the wood burner tool and seal the edges.

Christmas Hair Bows Day 2

Double Layered Red and Green Bow

Supplies Needed:

22" of 1 1/2" wide Red Grossgrain

22" of 1 1/2" wide Green Grossgrain

3 1/4" of 1/4" wide white ribbon strip

6" of 1/4" wide white ribbon strip

2 3/4" long metal barrette

Hot Glue and Gun

Needle and White Thread

Straight Pin

Wood burner tool (optional)

Stiffen Stuff Spray (optional)

Prepare the Ribbon:

Step 1: To prepare the ribbon, cut the 22" strips of red and green ribbon diagonally on the ends.  Take the wood burner tool to seal the edges.  If you do not have this tool, be sure to cut the ribbon diagonally.

Christmas Hair Bows Day 1

Red Stripe Bow Tutorial

Supplies needed:

22" of 1 1/2" wide red stripe ribbon 

3 1/4" of 1/4" wide white ribbon

6" of 1/4" wide black ribbon

2 3/4" long metal barrette

Hot Glue and Gun

Needle and White Thread

Straight Pin

Wood burner tool (optional)

Stiffen Stuff Spray (optional)

Prepare the ribbon:

Step 1: To prepare the ribbon, cut the 22" strip diagonally on the ends.  Take the wood burner tool to seal the edges.  If you do not have this tool, that is okay, it just helps make the bow last longer and look better.

Christmas Hair Bows Week

This week, I have decided to give you a full week of hair bows! I will have a new bow tutorial each day, getting better as they go on! These are super cute and easy to make just in time for the holidays!

Monday: