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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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.
this looks wonderful! cant wait to try…thank u!
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!
You guys are great!! thanks for all your advised..
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
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!
Thanks for sharing… I’ve made a couple, but htis gives me more ideas! : )
These are so cute!!! LOVE them!! I was just at Michael’s today. Sh&ot! :^)
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!
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!!