How to Decorate Hair Clips

My Mom used to make me flower hair clips to go with nearly every outfit when I was young. Here is a fun mother-daughter project that's pretty easy and fun!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• PLAIN metal hair clips (any kind will do)
• Silk flowers and leaves in many different colors
• Cool or Hot Glue Gun
• Beads, ribbon, or other decorative accessories

1. 
   Hair Clip

   First decide what type of hair clips you want to use. You can use hair pins, or actual metal clips. Check at the craft store and see what they have available. Obviously, the larger the clip, the more stuff you can put on it. We always used clips like the one pictured

2. If applying ribbon, apply a thin layer of hot/cool glue to the clip and gently place the ribbon down. Be careful if you are using a hot glue gun, the metal will be hot!

3. Next, decide the arrangement of your silk flowers. You want to make sure to use large enough ones to cover the clip. It will make it look as if there are just flowers tucked into your hair. Pull each flower from the stem (or cut if necessary.) Place a small amount of hot glue where you would like each flower and then press the flower on to the clip.

4. 
   Finished Hair Clip

   Once finished, allow the clip to dry over night. These make great gifts and can be made to match virtually any outfit.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure to allow the clip to dry sufficiently. If not, you'll have a mess in your hair!
• Look for silk flowers at garage or yard sales. You can often get them much cheaper than purchasing them from the craft store.
• Be careful if you are using a hot glue gun. The glue is very hot and can burn you if you're not careful.

[crispybit]

on 7/9/2007 Very Interesting, Keep It UP!!!!!!!!

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