Flower Hair Clips

So with two young girls I've been finding myself trying to find ways to make them look as cute as possible while they let me.  Alexis (5 months) really has no say in anything, so I keep her looking cute whenever she leaves the house.  Alison (4) is a little trickier at getting her to wear cute things, but I am determined to keep trying.  Anyways, these are something anyone can make.  So they are so cheap and ADORABLE!

For this project you will need a hot glue gun, an aligator clip, a flower and a gem or something to replace the center of the flower.  I left out the circle of felt.  Imagine a purple circle of felt laying there.  Be creative with your flowers, and you do not have to spend tons.  But a bouquet of discount flowers, remove the stem and just get started. 

 

The back of the flower just pops off..  Use the back to cut a circle of felt for the back of your flower.  I cut it out the diameter of the backing.  It makes it easier to make sure it wont show.  Sometimes if they are too small you mightneed to make it bigger.  Just make sure its big enough for your alligator clip.

With the back off you can pull the top off.  You are ready to disect and put your flower back together.

Start with the very bottom layer of the flower.  Put a dab of hot glue on it. 

Start layering your flower, putting it back together one at a time.

Continue to do the same.  Adding one little bit of glue each layer.  Try not to get them too thick, but also make sure its secure.

Once your flower is put back together, put a bit of glue in the center.

Add your gem!  Your flower is looking pretty good isn't it?!  You can be creative with this too.  I like the gems b/c I like some bling, but you can use the original center, or a bottle cap, or anything else you find that you like.

Your almost done, its time to finish off your flower. 

I cut a small slit in the felt and slip the top of the alligator clip through it.  I glue it to the felt.  Then put plenty glue on the felt and stick it to the back of the flower.  It keeps the entire flower secure and makes it soft against the hair.

Be Creative!

Use different kinds of flowers and make each an individual!  Have fun and happy crafting!