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 their 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.
Very creative Stephanie! Your daughter is the perfect little model 🙂
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! 🙂
Love your site! Can’t wait to see more! I”m so glad we found each other.
Cute! I love how easy is to make!
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. 🙂
Oh I’ve missed your anthro-inspired DIYs! Once again, it looks exactly the same!! You are crafty, lady! 🙂
what a great diy, she’s adorable.
Oh my gosh the cutest! What a great idea!!!
SO glad i found your blog. i can tell i’m gonna LOVE becoming your newest follower. xoxo
erica
Oh what a fun DIY! I have to try this 🙂
Thanks is super cute! I love it and I love that it is an inexpensive addition to her accessories!
This is just too cute!! It’ crazy easy too! Thanks for sharing this tutorial!!!
Rachel @ bubblynaturecreations.com
This is super adorable!!
PS. I agree you haven’t really PARTIED until you’ve left a celebration pant soaked….LOL
Oh my goodness! That is so cute! What a clever idea to use a pipe cleaner! I love it! Pinning this!
Oh my goodness! This is SO CUTE! What a clever idea to use a pipe cleaner!
Great idea and much more budget friendly.
That turned out just too cute!
So cute I love it .