I’m a nut over bobby pins. The best hair bling for gals with short hair! I saw these on Anthropologie and was not about to pay $18 bucks for them. (They are on sale now so I guess I wasn’t the only one who thought that was crazy.) Still, I’d rather make my own ribbon bobby pins to customize the color.
All you need:
- About a foot of 1/4 inch ribbon (I had plenty leftover from making my Home Depot bracelet)
- Goody bobby pins (found at Target for about $3)
- E-6000 glue
Step 1: Start at the bottom of the bobby pin and secure the ribbon with a dab of E-6000 glue. Give that a chance to dry.
Step 2: Loop the ribbon back and forth through the top of the bobby pin. You’ll have to use your fingers to pry open the bobby pin while you work. Push the ribbon down as you go to keep it tightly together.
Step 3: When you reach the end, loop the ribbon around and dab with glue. Secure with a regular bobby pin and let dry over night.
See? I need bright things to distract from my crazy hair!
Where did you get your ribbon? I am having a hard time finding 1/4 inch ribbon? I keep finding 1/8 and 3/8.
Thanks,
Sybyl
You can use the 1/8 inch ribbon also! It becomes a more delicate intricate design, even more beautiful :) Hope this helps!
This is a great way to jazz up bobby pins! Love the fact that they are affordable and you can make as many different ones that you need! Very cute :)
I also found the bobby pins at Walmart. I live in a very small town so our Walmart isnt very big and I couldn’t find the Goody brand but I found the same pins carried by Scunci. They are no slip grip- all day hold pins
I’ve been reading your blog for a while, but by the time I got around to making these the Target link was out of date and I have no idea what these fancy bobby pins are called (and no matter what I search on the internet I can’t seem to find them).
Do you remember the name of this type of pin? I would be forever indebted :-)
Nevermind, I found them!
Here’s a new link for everyone!
http://www.target.com/p/goody-color-match-slide-pins-6-pk-black/-/A-11999658
Yours are much nicer than the original, I must say. Wonderfully done!
This is one of those times where the diy version looks so much better than the original. I find that happens a lot with Anthropologie look a likes.
What a great tutorial! I’ve featured this project as part of Simple Crafter’s Simple Craft Tutorials for this week. :)
These are great! I'll have to keep an eye out for this kind of bobby pin…
These bobbi pins are fabulous. Actually, everything is totally fab! I would love for you to come link up some of your ridiculously cute creations with the frog, party just started today! http://kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com
Hope to see you there!
HUGS~
Jenni
Awesome! Thanks for the invite! :)
Omg….I love! Yours look nicer than the originals for sure!
oh my I love them…they look exactly the same!!! I hope you will link up with me here: http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2011/09/sweet-s…
Super cute and creative! I sincerely think your DIY version looks way better than the original. Well done. Will head to Target for those bobby pins. Thanks for sharing.
This is perfect for my unruly bangs. I know what I'm doing this weekend!
You are a featured DIY Diva this week Stephanie :) Come on over and grab a button if youd like!
Those are awesome! They totally remind me of barrettes that I wore when I was a little girl. I would love to have you link up with Creative Me Monday at The Southern Institute! My linky party runs all week long. Here's the link:
http://www.thesoutherninstitute.com/2011/09/creat…
Hope to see you there!
Jenny
Okay, I know I just commented, but I'm commenting again to let you know I'm following, because I just looked through some of your other posts and I actually think I could do MOST of this stuff! REALLY! I can't believe it! I'm completely incompetent when it comes to crafts, and I could actually make this pretty stuff! I'm excited!
Smiles, Jenn @Misadventures in Motherhood
Well that's brilliant! I use bobby pins constantly! I have long hair, but there are always pieces that just won't cooperate, and I use bobby pins to secure them. These look gorgeous! You did a great job photographing the whole process too! I think I might actually be able to do this, and I'm somewhat deficient in the crafty department! LOL
I'm stopping by from the Wednesday Window Blog Hop! Love this! Enjoy the rest of your week!
Smiles, Jenn @ Misadventures in Motherhood
These are so wonderful – thank you for sharing!!!
PS – I found your blog on the Wednesday Window linky at Frugality is Free!!
Love it. Thanks for sharing…
I use bobby pins in my hair everyday- I have to keep those fly-away under control! I am going to Target to get these bobby pins so I can make your bobby pins- pinning this and I would love it if you shared it with <a href = "http://goodbyecityhellosuburbs.blogspot.com"> WorkShop Wednesday!
wow! These clips are so cute! what a great idea! I will have to make some for my little girl! I would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
-Nikki http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/
These are too cute…thanks for the tute! Tweeting Too! POP ART MINIS
Adorable! What a great, thrifty idea. :) I love Anthropologies "stuff" but not their prices, so DIY's are great. :)
my mom made hair clips like this for me when I was younger
Great anthro knockoff! They look just like the originals! Your bright red ribbon makes me think holiday gifts =)
-caroline @ c.w.frosting
Yay! I am so glad you linked this up @ Show & Share! It is such an awesome tutorial!
These are TOO COOL! I have to make some like ASAP for my daughter…okay lets be honest…for myself as well! Thanks for sharing where you got the bobby pins…I have not seen those before. Im so excited to make some! Thanks for sharing :)
I would love for you to stop by and link this up to my new diy fashion linky party called DIY Diva Thursdays! We party until Monday, so you have plenty of time to stop by. Hope to see you!
Kara http://www.mineforthemaking.com
ooooh, trying this soon! need to go get some big bobby pins!!
AMAZING! Steph … you are a regular martha … Wow :) I am totally going to give these a try :) Your the best! xx Cat
These are so great! I have now officially pinned them.
LOVE these!! I so have to make this. I use these exact pins to keep one side of my hair out of my face almost everyday. Found you on WGW on Someday Crafts.
I absolutely love these! I love hair accessories and these are so gorgeous. I can't wait to make these in tons of different colors.
Great job! On my to-do list.
So super cute! And simple! :)
xo
Alexa
Ooh love these hair pins – you're so clever! Anthropologie better watch out :-)
I am sure other people have said this – but the DIY version looks A LOT better than anthro's. I was JUST in there on Saturday while in Manhattan. Gosh I love that store…expensive though. I bough the initial mugs :) XO
These are so cute! And yours look just as good as Anthro's. Why is their stuff so ridiculously expensive??
I think I like the DIY version better! Really cute and great for fall.
Oh Steph, they're so cute. I don't think our Target sells those kind of bobby pins. I've never seen them before. I'll keep my eye out though. With the ribbon, they're really gorgeous.
Anne xx
delicious
Those are so cute. I have never seen those bobby pins before, you can bet I am heading to Target!
I think your version looks less handmade than the originals! Super cute. I am admiring the missoni bobby pins that Target will have next week, especially since I may grow out my bangs.
Way to go, lady! Your DIY version looks fantastic!!! xoxoxo brynn
OMG I love these. You are my DIY role model! :)
Very cute! No, I couldn't imagine paying that much for a bobby pin either. But yay for craftiness and making our own things. ;)
I LOVE this! I think your version is way prettier than the Anthro one too! : )
I'm your newest follower!
so so cute! just discovered your blog via twitter- am a fellow diy junkie and new follower! xo
I love these! I saw them at Anthro too and thought about making them but wasn't sure where to get the bobby pins…duh…they are at Target! Thanks!
My nieces would love them. :)
This looks awesome! I love when you can recreate something & have it look just as great as the original–for a lot less money. :) You are super talented!
These are fantastic!!!! So simple to make, I would not pay so much for them either! I think my daughter would really like these, so I'm going to do this as a DIY project at her sleepover party!!! Thanks so much for another KILLER DIY :)
xoxo
Lia
Oooh!! These are great! Better go get some bobby pins!