Valentine’s Day is the perfect holiday to accessorize your little one in this super sweet curled ribbon ponytail holder. But, if you’re anything like me, you’ll quickly be making them in every color combination you can think of! This old school technique of “baking” grosgrain ribbon to curl it couldn’t be easier or more fun, but if you’re in a pinch for time, you can do the same exact thing with traditional ribbon used to wrap presents. I’m sure you’ve got some left over from the holidays!
Enjoy!
- “Bake” your ribbon to curl it, and cut it into pieces approximately 4” long. Click here to get the full “recipe” from Nikki, In Stitches. (Remember, you could also use ribbon you would typically use to wrap a gift. You know…the kind where you open your scissors, and run the ribbon along the blade to curl it? Super simple!)
- Gather your curlicues together, matching up the centers of each. Use a needle and thread to join them all together. Do not clip your thread!
- Slide your ponytail holder through the center of your curlicues.
- Using your needle and thread that’s still attached, take a few stitches again in the center of your curlicues, this time overlapping the ponytail holder to help keep it in place. Again, do not clip your thread!
- Fold your curlicues together over the pony tail holder, and make a few stitches to secure in place. Clip your thread and enjoy!
Want to see even more fun uses for your curlicues?
Take a peek at Nikki’s full how-to for this Valentine’s Day wreath on her blog, here!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Nikki McGonigal is the crafter/writer behind Nikki, In Stitches. She designs, creates, and provides instructions for craft projects from all mediums; from knitting and sewing, to cardmaking and home decor, and everything in between. She sell kits to go along with many of her projects, and just started selling patterns for her original designs. She has just opened her Etsy shop where she sells a few finished products.
ADORABLE! :)
ADORABLE! :)