15 June 2010

Pretty Ponys

As you know, I recently got bangs cut and so I've been wearing my hair in a ponytail a lot. I love wearing  flower clips in my hair but they don't look quite right anymore, so I got creative.

Today I'm going to show you how to make pretty flower ponytail holders.
You will need fabric, felt, hot glue, and a ponytail holder. That's it!
Start by cutting out two strips of fabric. Not too think, not too thin. I didn't measure nor did I really cut straight. I just kind of went for it.
Then tie a knot at the end of your two strips.

To make the flower, all you do is twist and turn the fabric around the knot hot gluing while you go.


It doesn't need to be perfect. And I have never made two exactly alike.
Keep wrapping and your flower will get bigger.

When you run out of fabric hot glue the little tail to the back of the flower (will be the side you were looking at while you were wrapping as this is the side that usually has the most glue on it).


Next, glue the ponytail holder to the back of the flower. In the meantime, cut out a circle of felt that is a bit smaller than your flower. Glue that over the ponytail holder to the back of the flower.


So easy and so cute!!


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27 comments:

  1. I love to wear flower clips, but this is fun and creative, too. Very cute and simple crafty- thanks for sharing!

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  2. I enjoy making fabric flowers too! My hair isn't long enough for the pony tail holders but my daughter might like to try. Thanks for the cute note! Donna...the 3rd sister

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  3. So cute! :)If only I had a pony tail to put them in!
    ~Maggie

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  4. I am addicted to fabric roses! Nice to have you at Anything Related again! :) ~Bridgette

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  5. Very cute idea. Better than just a boring band. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Cute pony tail holders! Love the little flowers.

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  7. Yay! You will be featured on my blog for this tutorial!
    Great great great fun and easy-cinchy idea!
    How very inspiring your blog is!
    Have a wonderful well!

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  8. What a cute idea! and so easy to make!

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  9. Oh sooooo cute! Thanks for sharing!! Also, thank you for your generous compliment & invite to view your blog! I will have to be a follower!

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  10. Those are really really charming - and I love that they're no-sew!

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  11. Aw, these are cute. And so simple!

    Thank you for participating in the Creative Therapy Session at Life in the Pitts

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  12. I love making these flowers! Great idea with the hair tie.

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  13. these are very cute! I'll have to make some for my girls! (my hair is too short for ponies now!)

    Rachelle S.
    www.chelstamps.blogspot.com

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  14. I am here from Friday Follow! You have a new follower! Come and visit Mama's Little Chick.

    Mama Hen
    www.mamaslittlechick.com

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  15. Thanks so much for clearing this up for me as to how to make these very cute flowers! And thanks for linking up at PonyTails&FishScales!

    terelauritsen.blogspot.com

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  16. I love fabric flowers and this is a cute, easy way to wear them. Thanks for sharing! Found you on Tatortots and Jello. :) Have a great weekend!

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  17. Those are really cute! Stopping by from Sunday Showcase. :)

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  18. So cute. Easy, fast, and add such a good pop!

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  19. Very cute...I love this idea.

    Thanks for linking up to Fab Friday -

    Cheers!

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  20. This makes me want to grow out my hair! Thanks for linking up!

    Vanessa @ Craft Envy

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  21. I followed your tutorial! And making these flowers is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO addicting! Made a neckless of these flowers and got great compliments at work! Thanx for sharing!

    LOVE Miranda

    http://saffiertje.blogspot.com

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  22. I am dying to make some of these cute rosettes! I would like to pin one on my dress! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Oh my goodness I love those! I have been looking for a tutorial! They are perfect on just about anything!

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  24. Beautiful and easy, I like it!!!

    Thanks for the tutorial

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