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DIY Summer Ribbon Flower Headband Tutorial


Contributor post by Danielle at Korker Krazy This adorable little headband just shouts "SUMMER" with it's charming white daisies and bright yellow elastic band!  The flowers are fun to create and lend themselves to so many other possibilities; attach one to a hair clip, add a brooch pin, sew onto curtains and pillows, or attach to a hand-made greeting card. Supplies Needed: 7/8" Grosgrain Ribbon in White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon in Yellow and Pale Yellow Fold Over Elastic in Yellow Hot Glue...
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Ribbon Spikes Hair Bow Tutorial


Contributor post by Danielle at Korker Krazy It would seem at first glance that a stacked ribbon spikes hair-bow would be as straight-forward as they come, right?  Well, if you have attempted it, you may have found that the result was a flat and floppy disappointment.  It turns out, there IS a trick to making these adorable bows look perky and fun - folding the ribbons first!  Supplies Needed: 7/8" Grosgrain Ribbon - 2 Prints and 1 Solid 3/8" Grosgrain Ribbon Hot Glue Gun & Glue ...
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Lace accented double ruffle hair bow on lace headband!


Contributor post by Brittany The most gorgeous boutique outfits I've seen all seem to have one thing in common.... LACE! With every adorable outfit comes a different color and style of lace which is why HBC's lace collection is an absolute necessity to my collection of bow making materials! Every bow lovin' Momma will agree her mini me's outfit is incomplete without the perfect hair accessory! And what better way to compliment those outfits than by incorporating perfectly matching lace in...
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Bunny Bow


Contributor post by Danielle at Korker Krazy Easter is just around the corner and it's time to get "hopping" if you haven't made any festive hair embellishments yet!  Lucky for you, we have an adorable little bunny hair clip tutorial to save the day.  You may already have some ribbon scraps on-hand in pastel spring-time colors that will fit the bill. Supplies Needed: 3/8" Grosgrain Ribbon Light Orchid Swiss Dots 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon White Hot Glue Gun & Glue Needle & Thread ...
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Ribbon Cross


The cross is the reason for the Easter season, and here at the HairBow Center, we believe the reason for every season!  Instead of gifting chocolate Easter bunnies this year, give a more meaningful gift by making some of these beautiful hand-made ribbon cross embellishments.  Attach a broach pin for ladies or a hair clip for children.  These ribbon crosses would be gorgeous in pastel satin ribbons and also in smaller sizes.  I would personally love this in either a white or deep purple shade for...
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Easy DIY elastic hair ties tutorial


Contributor post by Brittany I'm blown away at how quickly these elastic hair ties have become so popular! I'm literally seeing them EVERYWHERE! Maybe it's because of the vibrant colors, how cute they look when worn on your wrist, or their super-stretchability that leaves absolutely NO-CREASE in your hair. Tempted to purchase some for yourself? DON'T. Just don't. The average price on Etsy for a small set of solid color elastic hair ties averages out to be about $1 per band. Any type of pr...
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DIY Felt and Lace Bow Tie Hair-Bow Tutorial


Contributor post by Danielle at Korker Krazy What could be sweeter than the combination of felt and lace?  The two pair together fabulously in this adorable little hair-bow that can be used as a baby bow, a clippie for pulling back bangs, or attached to a headband.  Lace is synonymous with Valentine's Day, so we chose a bubblegum pink for this Valentine's hair accessory, but you could easily switch up the colors for Christmas or any other holiday. Supplies Needed: Felt Lace (click to vie...
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Valentine's Day Ribbon Heart


Contributor post by Danielle at Korker Krazy Whether ribbon was made for Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day for ribbons, nobody knows, but one thing is for certain; Valentine's Day is not complete without at least a little accent of pink or red ribbon!  This adorable little ribbon heart is the classic Valentine's embellishment and can be used in so many different ways, whether it be in your hair as a clip as shown here, on a card, or adorning a chocolate bar (our favorite!)  What a great DIY ...
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Trolls Inspired Headband


Contributor post by Danielle at Korker Krazy Who else has a little one obsessed with the new Trolls movie?! My little girl just loves it! She loves pretending to be a troll so I thought I would make her this adorable Troll hair headband! Supplies Needed: Hot Glue Gun & Glue Needle and Thread Scissors/Rotary Cutter Lighter 6" Tulle - Purple Fold Over Elastic - Purple For the woven headband 1/2" Plastic Headband 3/8" Grosgrain Ribbon in Light Orchid and Purple For the flowers 7/...
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Folded Pinwheel Ribbon Flower Tutorial


Contributor post by Danielle at Korker Krazy Try a fun new take on the standard hair-bow by making one pinwheel style!  Mix and match different grosgrain ribbons in solids and prints together to create a funky flower-shaped pinwheel bow.  Swap the center for anything you have on hand such as brightly colored buttons, bottle-caps, etc. Supplies Needed: 7/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (click to view) You will need 1 print and 1 solid Needle and Thread Scissors Lighter Center Embellishment Step ...
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