Happy Monday! How was your weekend? I barely survived a 2-year-old birthday party. Two kids peed their pants, which I consider a sign of major party success.
To get your week going, I wanted to share a quickie DIY. When Anthropologie described this headband as “craft-time inspired,” I couldn’t resist giving it a go with an actual pipe cleaner. Made in about 5 minutes with materials I had on hand it didn’t cost anywhere near the $38 Anthro price tag.
Caroline, ever the reluctant model, wouldn’t let me wipe off the paint on her face. Then, in an effort to get away, she ran into a chair and gave herself a goose egg on the forehead. That pretty well ended the picture taking!
And for what it’s worth, I think this actually looks pretty good on adults too.
Pipe Cleaner DIY Headband
Supplies:
- Thin headband
- 2-3 pipe cleaners
- Scissors
Step 1: Make a big loop with the pipe cleaner, twist the ends, and cut off the extra length. Repeat with 1 more big loop and 2 smaller loops.
Step 2: Hold the big loops together with your fingers and wrap the middle with a short piece of pipe cleaner. I used some of the extra length that I had cut off.
Step 3: Now add your smaller loops. Again hold in place with your fingers and start to wrap with a longer piece of pipe cleaner. Only go around one time.
Step 4: Attach the bow to the headband by wrapping the rest of the pipe cleaner around the headband.
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So cute I love it .
That is so cute and we have all colors of pipe cleaners. So easy! Pinning this! I am a new Twitter follower visiting from Not just A Housewife. Vicky from Mess For Less
That turned out just too cute!
Great idea and much more budget friendly.
Oh my goodness! This is SO CUTE! What a clever idea to use a pipe cleaner!
Oh my goodness! That is so cute! What a clever idea to use a pipe cleaner! I love it! Pinning this!
Love it! So simple too!
I’d love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2012/02/pinteresting-party-week-28.html
Cute little headband! I do hope Caroline’s head’s ok now!!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
This is super adorable!!
PS. I agree you haven’t really PARTIED until you’ve left a celebration pant soaked….LOL
This is just too cute!! It’ crazy easy too! Thanks for sharing this tutorial!!!
Rachel @ bubblynaturecreations.com
Thanks is super cute! I love it and I love that it is an inexpensive addition to her accessories!
Oh what a fun DIY! I have to try this :)
SO glad i found your blog. i can tell i’m gonna LOVE becoming your newest follower. xoxo
erica
Oh my gosh the cutest! What a great idea!!!
what a great diy, she’s adorable.
Oh I’ve missed your anthro-inspired DIYs! Once again, it looks exactly the same!! You are crafty, lady! :)
So cute–I love it! I’m obsessed with Anthro, but their accessories are SO over-priced. And this is why I love your blog so much. :)
Cute! I love how easy is to make!
Love your site! Can’t wait to see more! I”m so glad we found each other.
Brilliant! And speaking of headbands and parties, that would be a great activity AND party favor for a little girl’s party! Double brilliant! :)
So glad you’re back in the blogging world, it just wasn’t the same without you! :)
Very creative Stephanie! Your daughter is the perfect little model :)
Love this! We have our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party going on now and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_23.html