Make a Christmas Tree Hair Bow Clip

A homemade Christmas-themed hair clip makes a great gift, and it can also be used to decorate Christmas cards and holiday albums. A little bit of ribbon along with a glue gun can make for a fun craft project and a unique, personalized decoration or accessory!

Steps

 * 1)  Cut six pieces of 3/8" (9.5mm) ribbon: Two pieces that are 2.75" (7cm), two pieces that are 2.5" (6.35cm), and two pieces that are 2" (5cm).
 * 2)  Fold and glue ribbons in half as shown.
 * 3)  Glue the longest loops on ribbon lined single prong alligator clip. Click here to view how to line alligator clips.
 * 4)  Glue. Glue the 2.5" loops as shown.
 * 5)  Glue. Glue the 2" loops as shown.
 * 6)  Make a knot (same as tying shoes).
 * 7)  Adjust so the 2 loops are even.
 * 8)  Pull the ends so the loops are small enough for the tree top.
 * 9)  Cut the ends of the gold ribbon so the bow top covers about 3/4" of the tree.
 * 10) Glue bow top to the tree.
 * 11)  Clip it onto hair.
 * 12) Finished.

Tips

 * Single prong alligator clips (also called roller set clips) can be found at beauty supply stores or online.
 * You can use fabric glue or a hot glue gun.
 * Ribbons can be found at local craft stores or online.

Warnings

 * Be careful. Don't burn your fingers. Keep around a bowl of ice water. Submerge your hand immediately if you do happen to drop some glue on it.

Things You'll Need

 * 3/8" apple green ribbon
 * Single prong alligator clip
 * 3/8" brown or Turf tan ribbon
 * 1/4" gold ribbon (the kind being used here is Offray GALENA which can be found at Walmart, similar large department stores or local craft stores)
 * Fabric-tac and glue gun (high temperature glue gun works better)
 * Scissors

Sources and Citations

 * www.hipgirlclips.com/forums - Original source; visit to view how to line alligator clips and more hairbow clips instructions.
 * hairbow/hair clip instructions.