Let me show you how to make Cute Hair Clips for Babies and Little Girls!
Then have even more fun making bows and clips with some help from this BIG List of DIY Hair Clips and Bows!
How to Make Cute Hair Clips for Babies and Little Girls
I love this method for How to Make Cute Hair Clips for Babies and Little Girls. Not only are they adorable… they’re also super-thrifty and a cinch to make!
Make some for your baby or little girl, or give some as thrifty gifts!
This fun project idea comes from my friend Joli!
These are thrifty, quick-to-make, and seriously cute…
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What You’ll Need to Make Hair Clips for Babies
You’ll just need a few simple supplies to make the CUTEST hair clips for babies!
Check your craft supplies, or add the following to your shopping list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Ribbon (I found these spools in a $1.00 bin at Michael’s) ~ I use 3/8″ ribbon, but you can also experiment with different widths! 5/8″ would work, too!
- Hair Clips (I found these at Sally Beauty ~ ‘Salon Care Metal Clips’) I bought a box of 100 for $5.39, so they worked out to just 5 cents each!! Or… they are also available on Amazon.
- Jewels or Buttons (can be found at any craft store)
- Hot Glue G*n
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!
DIY Hair Clip Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About These DIY Hair Clips…
Katie writes: “Love these hair clips!!!”
Deanna writes: “These are adorable, great gifts for friends’ children on the cheap!!!”
Kyan writes: “I love the ideas you post on here! As I too have become obsessed with making the clippies! I have had so many people ask me if I sell them and I wasn’t, but guess what….I have my own Etsy store now! I thank you so much for the idea that has not only allowed me to style my Princess for next to nothing, but is also creating a little side income! THANK YOU!!”
Miranda writes: “Loving these ideas!! I am totally going to make them for my neighbor’s little girl & my niece as Christmas gifts… can’t wait to get started.”
Elizabeth writes: “I have become obsessed with creating hair clippies for my daughters after reading your tutorials. I’ve even found a pattern for a “clippie board” so that the girls have a place to keep their clippies without losing them in a drawer somewhere. My girls and my niece are getting homemade clippies and clippie boards for Christmas and I cannot wait to try out a flower clippie. Thanks for all the great ideas!!”
How to Make Hair Clips for Babies and Little Girls
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Depending on the size of your clip, measure out the amount of ribbon you’ll need to cover both the inside and outside of the clip. For the clips I used, I needed just under 7 inches.
2. Now, go grab your glue g*n, and let’s get started!
3. I use the hot setting on my glue g*n. The lower temperature glue won’t work well, so make sure it’s hot… but no burning fingers, okay?? 😉
4. Begin by gluing the ribbon to the lower inside portion of the clip. Pinch the clip open while gluing, and be careful to keep the ribbon straight!
5. Then, add some more glue to the ribbon, and wrap it around to the bottom side of the clip. Make a nice crease at the point of the clip.
Easy so far, right?
We’re almost half way there!
6. Add some hot glue on the inside of the clasp, and glue ribbon.
7. Then, add hot glue to the remaining amount of ribbon. Pinch clasp, and wrap all the way around and under. Again, make a nice crease at the point.
Good job… you did it!
Wasn’t that SO easy??
8. Now… you can leave these clips as is, or you can jazz them up even more with some fun jewels or buttons! Make sure the jewels or buttons are glued well and fastened tightly!
Have fun choosing colors and accessories to add some bling!
This is definitely a quick project, and these make great thrifty New Mom Gifts, too!
How Much Did it Cost?
- Hair Clips (Box of 100 for $5.39 at Sally Beauty Supply) = 5 cents each! Or… they are also available on Amazon.
- Ribbon ($1.00 for 3 yd. spool at Michael’s)
- Jewels ($2.99 for pack of 55 at Michael’s)
- Total Cost per clip: About 17 cents!!
For thicker hair (or if you’d prefer a barrette style clip), you can pick up unfinished barrettes at Walmart or your local craft store.
How to Make Christmas Hair Clips for Babies and Little Girls
Want to make your DIY hair clips a little more festive for the holidays?
Just hot glue a piece of ribbon onto the top, then glue on your flower.
Have fun playing around with colors like this…
Or use Poinsettias as your flowers, like this…
Now you’ve got the prettiest little clips to go with those gorgeous Christmas dresses!
Christmas Hair Clip Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About these Christmas Hair Clips…
Becky writes: “Just finished these hair bows for my little girl! They will look so cute with her Christmas dress! Thanks for the great idea!”
Missy writes: “I made red and white poinsettia clips for my girls…I whipped them up right before church last Sunday! They were super quick and easy (you don’t even have to cover the clip if you’re in a hurry, the flower is so big it covers all the ribbon anyway) and adorable! Lots of compliments! Thank you so much…another great idea from Frugal Girls.”
Valentine’s Day Hair Clips
Then follow the same steps above to make some gorgeous Valentine’s Day Hair Clips, too!
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Anna says
I have gone through two glue g*ns because the little piece that is SUPPOSE to grab the stick just slides back and forth and won’t advance the stick so glue will come out. Any suggestions,,,don’t like glue g*ns!?
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Janet says
I have a couple of Granddaughters that would love these I will try this for a little extra gift… I think they would love them.. Thank You for Sharing
Lois Dozier says
This is the first time that I have seen your site. You have some wonderful, affordable ideas. Thanks for the info.
Could you tell me if you have to disinfect pine cones before using them in crafts and if so, what with and how? Sorry but this is my first time using pine cones in crafts.
Kavi says
I couldn’t find these clips at Sally’s. Can someone provide me with the link to these?
I’ve a 2yr old daughter and would love to make these. These are really cute clips.
Bobbi Phelps says
Love this!!! I can’t wait to start making my own!! Thank you!
Melanie says
10 cents/clip is twice the price of the ones from Sally’s listed in the directions.
Charlieann says
And to think I always bought these………….I cant wait to hit the fabric store this afternoon to buy my ribbon! So glad I ran into this website, I have tons of those clips home and a glue g*n! OMGoddness this is awesome cant wait to put these in my girls hair!
Marilyn says
does anyone know of a comp. that buys hair clips?
Erika says
Oh thank you so much!!! =D My dear friend Misty pointed me to your website after I asked her how to do these cutie clips. We have 5 girls (of 9 children so far) and I’m desiring to make them all matching flower hair clips. I read your post on the flower headbands, too, so I can make head bands for our twin baby girls and our older girls, too! So excited!
Jenny says
I’m in the process of making these for my 15 month old. However, I’m super paranoid that the jewels I use will pop off and be a choking hazard. Does anyone have any tips on how they successfully keep them on without a lot of extra work. I know I can probably use wire, but I wanted to still keep them clean and simple.
Lori says
I would skip the jewels for littles that like to put things in their mouths. There is no real way to be sure they don’t come off…But what about using the fabritac glue and a thin ribbon to make a flower on the clip? It will take a little longer, but I think they would still be cute! Or use something smaller like sequins in a circle, that could still be swallowed, but won’t really cause problems if they are…
Maxine says
so cute…how do you keep the ends from fraying?
Heidi says
Hi Maxine ~ to keep the ends from fraying, you can run a quick lighter flame along the cut ends. {just be careful} 😉
~ Heidi
Kelly Lebo says
What size clips to get at the beauty supply would work best? As in what size are used in these you have pictured? These are really cute, my daughter has already picked out ribbon she wants LOL.
Thanks
Heidi says
Hi Kelly ~ the clips that I used were about 1 3/4 inch long… like these: http://tinyurl.com/alligator-clip
Hope that helps!
~ Heidi
Sara says
I tried today and they turned out cute! But do you have any handy hints about how to help keep the ribbon straight and minimize the hot glue getting on the wrong parts of the clip/ribbon. Mine just don’t look as clean as your examples 🙂
HopeK says
I use fabritac on the clips along with the hot glue, it is more forgiving. I only use the hot glue on the pincher part of the clip and fabritac on the long part.
Autumn says
My daughter & I bought some of these at a Mom 2 Mom sale for $1.50 each…thanks for showing us how easy it is to make them ourselves!
Heidi says
What a fun idea, Dahlia! I have 2 boys {and no girls}, but these are so fun and easy to make! {my nieces and the daughters of my friends are benefiting} 😉
Have fun making your hair clips!
~ Heidi
Dahlia says
I have always wanted a daughter, but thankful for nieces. I can’t wait to make them for the girls. I think I may make them for the girls in my son’s kindergarten class for Valentine’s too! Thanks for posting!
Misty says
What a fun craft!! I have four daughters, so we have spent a lot of money on hair clips…just to loose them. Now we can make these and not have to worry about breaking the bank everytime they loose them. My girls 10,7,and 5 1/2 were all able to make these without assistance and had a blast making them.
MzM says
this looks wonderful! cant wait to try…thank u!
Kyan says
This is great! My daughter loves finding unique hair accessories! With cold weather on the horizon, making these will be a great time filler for us! Now I’ll have a great reason to use all those craft store coupons!
Jacque says
You guys are great!! thanks for all your advised..
Stacy B says
My daughter and I made these this weekend.. Well I made it and she picked out the embellishments to put on. Thank you so much for posting this they are so cute and she is so proud of them because “we” made them
Amanda says
THOSE ARE SO CUTE!!! I have two daughters with long and those would looks so cute. Plus they will love the jewels:) Keep up the great ideas. love um!
Angela says
Thanks for sharing… I’ve made a couple, but htis gives me more ideas! : )
Heather says
These are so cute!!! LOVE them!! I was just at Michael’s today. Sh&ot! :^)
GAhome2mom says
Thanks for posting this wonderful tutorial. I already purchased the clips before viewing your tutorial. I would like to purchase more ribbons and extras. The clips are a great value at $5.39. 🙂 Great job!
Elizabeth says
I make TONS of these for my daughters and our friends (recently, coworkers have started “ordering”…and paying me well for them considering the price and time I put in). So easy, and so super cute.
I start at the opposite end (the top inside part, and stop about half way down the bottom side, so that the bottom end is exposed. It makes it easier to get in and out. I also make them non-slip and it’s WONDERFUL for baby & toddler hair. My only caution is to make sure you check that the jewel you use is SECURELY on the clip every time you use it; they ARE CHOKING HAZARDS!!
Kristina says
You can also add a bit of hot glue for non-slip-grip. I’ve been making clips and bows since my daughter was born. I also find that it works better if you don’ cover the bottom part of the clip entirely, the clip will slip better into hair. I cover these clips and then make bows for them. You can add flowers as well.
Catrina says
OMG! Thank you SO much for posting this very simple yutorial WITH pictures. I’ve been looking EVERYWHERE for something this simple and step-by-step!
Christy M says
opps sorry lol I didnt see your pricing on the bulk sallys clips. I was going by what you pay in store. 🙂
Brandy says
You can make the korker ribbons by wrapping your ribbon around a thin pencil or rod and securing at the ends with a dab of glue. Soak it in or spray it with fabric stiffener. When it dries, remove the ribbon from the rod and cut the ends off to remove traces of glue.
Kim T says
love the idea of making these non-slip! thank you for all the crafty idea’s (and the comments are awesome also!)
Debbie says
You can also add a non-slip grip to them real easy too. You go to the Dollar tree and buy those spongey drawer mats. Cut them the size of the clip and they won’t fall out of fine hair.
shonte says
I see people making these on etsy and charging $5 for some of them!! Awesome awesome tip! Cant wait to try it. Anyone know how to make other clips (korkers or characters to glue on the clips)?
Marta says
WOW!!! Love this!! Totally gonna do this!
Kate says
My daughter & I have been making clips like these for years! They are so much fun! We also make big floppy bows for her hair too, so fun!!!!
maggie says
these are very cute. i have just recently started to make bows for my daughter, nieces, classmates, and friends 🙂 i make korker bows as well as another kind-not sure if they have a name….
shawnna says
Thanks so much! This will be a great christmas gift for my neice!!
cierra says
i am makeing these for a garage sale and i added a flower and cliped it to a head band i hope they will be sellers:)
Susan says
I’d love to know how they sold and how much you sold them for. I was thinking of making and selling some at our next garage sale, too.