Happy Tuesday! Inspired by pretty hair clips I've seen I thought it would be fun to incorporate this idea into our crafting projects. So dig into your ribbons and embellies stash to make something really pretty.
Step 1:
You will need alligator hair clips (the ones shown here are 1 3/4 inches available at beauty supplies stores), 1/4 inch double-sided Scor-Tape, and some 3/8 inch gros grain ribbon.
Step 2:
Trim a piece of ribbon slightly longer than 5 1/4 inches. Flip over and apply the Scor-tape to the back. Trim the ribbon/tape to a finished length of 5 1/4 inches. This gives you a clean cut and the tape runs flush to the ribbon ends to prevent fraying.
Step 3:
Peel off the tape backing. Squeeze to open up the alligator clip, apply the ribbon to the underside of the top prong, then guide the ribbon over the prong, around the clip end, and then finish wrapping the ribbon to the bottom prong. Press around the clip so that the tape has made good contact with the metal.
Step 4:
Voila! you have just make a pretty covered clip, how easy was that!
Step 5:
You can add an assortment of embellishments. I would suggest securing the embellishment to the ribbon prior to applying the tape. For example, securing the flower brad 2 inches from the left edge will have it nicely centred atop the clip.
Step 6: Isn't this a fabulous crafts to make with the kiddos? I can see a whole lot of giggles and fun at a girl's dress up party!
You can use the decorated clips on mini-albums. Clip them to the edge of your album pages for a great tactile detail to hold journaling notes or assorted ephemera.
Incorporate them into your cards or tags for added fun. The lucky recipient gets a hand crafted card and a pretty bonus gift!
Supplies: Scor-Tape, Webster's pages paper, Accucut diecut
Enjoy your day!
~ Virginia Nebel
(to see more of Virginia's work, be sure to visit her here!)
I'll have to find a shop that sells those clips. I already have the ribbon. Neat idea.
Posted by: Dale T (Australia) | March 08, 2011 at 07:44 AM
Great idea! Thanks!
Posted by: theCook | March 08, 2011 at 07:58 AM
I just saw these yesterday at the local Michael's & wondered what I'd do with them....you've inspired me! I'm enjoying your blog....a referral from Kathy T....
Posted by: Susan Mac | March 08, 2011 at 07:58 AM
what a clever and cute idea!
Posted by: Aly Dosdall | March 08, 2011 at 08:11 AM
What an adorable idea! Great use of some ribbon scraps!
Posted by: Donna R | March 08, 2011 at 08:22 AM
Oh wow!! oh clever and creative is this?? TFS!!!
Posted by: karen wilson | March 08, 2011 at 09:31 AM
This is really great! Thanks so much! :o)
Posted by: Nancy | March 08, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Love it!! How creative!! I will bring the idea to my next crop!!
Posted by: Karen Shakespeare | March 08, 2011 at 09:48 AM
This is such a fabulous idea!
Posted by: Linda E | March 08, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Brilliant!
Posted by: Erica Hettwer | March 08, 2011 at 11:01 AM
What a great Idea... how cute with this be on a birthday card for a little girl to use afterwards...TFS
Posted by: Laurie (Wally) | March 08, 2011 at 11:01 AM
great idea! I like the idea of putting it on a card for the person to use.
Posted by: conniemelancon | March 08, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Now this is a neat idea! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lisa W | March 08, 2011 at 01:12 PM
Great idea to use for some of those small scrappieces of ribbon, and with 7 grandddaughters, they´ll come in handy here, that´s for sure ha ha ha.
Posted by: Maryann | March 08, 2011 at 02:33 PM
Love this idea - thanks for sharing it
Posted by: MaryK | March 09, 2011 at 02:15 AM
This is an awesome tutorial. I had to share it with my scrapbooking group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Maryland_Scrapbooking_Divas/
Posted by: Monique Fox | March 09, 2011 at 09:56 AM
Fun idea. You are very creative.
Posted by: Cindy Groh | March 09, 2011 at 11:37 PM
How adorable to make these for a little girls birthday party! Each little girl could pick a ribbon and make her own (with help probably..but that's part of the fun)!!
Thanks for the idea and tutorial!
Posted by: Carol M. | March 10, 2011 at 12:06 AM