How to Make Holiday Hair Ribbons
Homemade hair ribbons are an easy way to add holiday cheer to any ensemble. These ribbons are easy and fun to make. Share this holiday craft activity with your daughters and enjoy wearing matching hair ribbons to celebrate the holiday season. Read on to learn how to make holiday hair ribbons.
Things You'll Need
- Rotary cutter
- Cutting mat
- Ribbon in holiday colors
- Fabric covered elastic ponytail holders
Instructions
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Cut a piece of 5/8 inch wide fabric ribbon into a seven-inch long strip using the rotary cutter and cutting mat. Cut both ends of the ribbon at an angle with the rotary cutter.
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Place the elastic ponytail holder in the center of the seven inch ribbon strip. Tie the ribbon to the ponytail holder tightly. Do not tie a knot, the ribbon will stay in place if tied once tightly.
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Pull the ribbon ends together and straight. The ribbon should be attached to the ponytail holder with the ends hanging together.
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Cut a piece of ribbon in a new holiday color and attach the ribbon to the ponytail holder. Once the ribbon's ends have been pulled straight, push the two ribbons tightly together on the ponytail holder.
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Repeat steps one through four alternating ribbon colors until six to eight ribbon lengths have been attached to the ponytail holder.
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Adjust loose ribbons by retying them if necessary. Push all of the ribbons tightly together on the ponytail holder while expanding the elastic ponytail holder.
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Enjoy wearing your holiday themed hair ribbons. Plan on repeating this craft activity for the next holiday on your calendar.
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Tips & Warnings
Use at most 5/8 inch wide ribbon for this craft project. Thinner ribbon can be used but thicker ribbon becomes difficult to tie to the ponytail holders.
A rotary cutter prevents the ribbon from fraying when it is cut. An angle cut at the bottom of the ribbon gives the hair accessory more style.
Purchase your ribbon in bulk, not priced by the length at a sewing store. Buying a spool of ribbon is much less expensive and provides extra ribbon in case mistakes are made.
These hair ribbons can be made using the colors of any holiday.
Do not use regular rubber bands. Packets of elastic ponytail holders can be found at your local drug store.
