Saturday, December 17, 2011

Christmas Tree and Santa Hat Button Headbands

Hang around here much and you will soon discover that I have a thing for hot glue, buttons, felt, headbands and jewelry in general. 

I made these headbands this afternoon but I can't take all of the credit for it.  My 8 year old loves to wander into my craft room and see my latest creation or what's in progress and giving me her opinion.  I joked the other night that I was going to hire her as my 'creative consultant' and she is taking the role very seriously!  Last night she mentioned it would be cool to put 'some of those buttons' on a headband and this is what I came up with.  She was very proud to model the final results.

I laid out my pattern and cut a form for it:


I then cut the felt around the paper and hot glued the buttons in place.  In retrospect I probably could have just trimmed the felt but I usually trace with a pen and it tends to bleed into the felt with the type I use.



Turned it over and hot glued a elastic headband and a piece of felt.



Love how it turned out!



Proud model.  Just ignore the hair, I have no clue what we have going on there.......


And of course I could not stop at one!







The possibilities are endless!  I want to try a snowman and maybe an ornament next.  I told my 'creative consultant' that she needs to get started earlier next year because I would have loved to make some for gifts and some for my Etsy shop!

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40 comments:

  1. JillDecember 17, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    This is a really cute idea - little girls would love this!

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  2. Amanda @ The Little GigglerDecember 18, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Those are so cute! I love that your daughter is a little crafter! I'm a new follower from the Sunday Social. :)

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  3. Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and ButtonsDecember 18, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    This is sooo cute! What a fun idea! Thanks for sharing! I found your awesome blog at the blog hop and am excited to be a new follower! I'd love it if you'd come visit me at Burlap and Buttons... burlapandbuttons.blogspot.com

    Merry Christmas!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    So cute! I found you from the Sunday Social and am now following you!

    www.createdbycori.blogspot.com

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  5. KristyDecember 18, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Found you over at the Sunday Social! Cute logo!! and cute ideas! Now a follower :)

    www.pocketfulofpoise.blogspot.com

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  6. J.RyanDecember 18, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    These are adorable! My lil daughter would love them! I am your newest follower from craftingforchiari.blogspot.com
    -Jeannine

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  7. Randi @ Regal RhinoDecember 18, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I'm a new follower...super cute headbands!

    Randi at regal-rhino.blogspot.com

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  8. MacKensieDecember 18, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Aww how cute!! Awesome idea! I'm stopping by from the Sunday Social! I hope you'll check out my blog as well!

    xo

    MacKensie

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  9. Lina - Fancy Frugal LifeDecember 18, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Ok now this is brilliant! She's so creative :) love it!
    Lina @fancy frugal life

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  10. HeidiDecember 18, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I love them! I've been concentrating so much on furniture lately, I need to go buy some fabric and buttons and start making things for my daughter again!! :)

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  11. Blissful & DomesticDecember 18, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    I of course love your blog! and am now following along. I'm stopping by from the Sunday Social. :)

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  12. milliemorganmediaDecember 19, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    This is adorable! I have to whip one up before Christmas for my daughter. Thanks for sharing! I am your newest follower and I look forward to reading more of your posts. I'd appreciate it if you came by my blog and followed me back. Thanks! http://milliemorganmedia.blogspot.com.

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  13. BrittanyDecember 20, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    These are so cute! I really wan to make some for my young cousins. Thanks for sharing! I'm your newest follower :) would be so grateful if you stopped by ours too!
    funwiththefullwoods.blogspot.com

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  14. Chrissy @ the Pearl BlogDecember 20, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I love this idea.. so cute!

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  15. ChrissyDecember 21, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    This is really cute!! I'm a new follower as well!! I love your clip jar idea as well!!

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  16. KaraDecember 22, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    So cute! I'm going to have to make this for my niece today! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us at Shine on Friday!!

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  17. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}December 22, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Those are super cute!!

    Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party! I will be featuring this tomorrow! Merry Christmas!

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  18. Kara at Petals to PicotsDecember 23, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    What a cute idea! Thank you for sharing at my party!
    ~Kara

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  19. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearDecember 23, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    This is a super cute idea. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday! Merry Christmas!

    Melanie
    www.bearrabbitbear.com

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  20. UnknownDecember 23, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    This adorable! I am going to have to make one for my daughter!! This would be perfect for Earth day too!
    HUGS~

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  21. Mindie HiltonDecember 24, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Cute! Merry Christmas from Bacon Time.

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  22. WhyCuzICanDecember 26, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Nice job, Donna. Very sweet for your girl! :D

    Thanks for showing us and inspiring us! :)

    Visiting from More The Merrier Linky Party,
    Smiles, Suzanne in NW IL

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  23. Alissa@CraftyEndeavorDecember 27, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    these are way cute!

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  24. AprilDecember 28, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    These are so cute! Great idea!

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  25. Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.comDecember 28, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    So cute! Featuring YOU tomorrow over on my blog at 11. Thank you so much for linking up to {wow me] wednesday last week. Have a Happy New Year!!

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

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  26. Lee AnnDecember 28, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    this is a great idea!! I will def be pinning it for next year! x

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  27. Krista SchneiderDecember 28, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Adorable! You could make non holiday ones for your etsy shop! Maybe a butterfly or a bird, anything! Super cute :D

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  28. Ruby JeanDecember 28, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    So very cute and festive... and what a fabulous idea.. :) would love for you to stop in and share it here http://shoprubyjean.com/2011/12/sew-crafty-tuesday-linky-3-and-features/

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  29. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Very cute!! I want to make one.

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  30. DeeDeeDecember 28, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Such a cute idea! :)

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  31. JillDecember 29, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    What a neat idea! and so very simple too!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Best wishes for a fabulous New Year 2012!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  32. My DuongDecember 30, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    So darling! Would love love love for you to share a couple of your projects at my Best of 2011 party going on now http://space46.blogspot.com. Happy new year! My

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  33. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateDecember 31, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Adorable!

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  34. Special 'K'December 31, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    This is s clever idea and the possibilities are endless. Another added to the TO DO LIST!!! Thanks for sharing. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  35. Tara @ Tales of a Trophy WifeDecember 31, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Adorable!

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  36. c.w.frostingJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    Adorable! I love buttons, and that's exactly how I would have made it... hot glue, felt and all. Too bad Christmas is over. Maybe I'll try a Valentine's verson?

    -caroline @ c.w.frosting

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  37. UnknownJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Those are adorable!! What a clever idea...thrifty too. So glad you shared at Shine On Fridays! I hope you'll be back again this week!

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  38. LindaJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    These are really fun! I would be happy if you posted a link to it at my Show It Off Thursdays party at:

    http://ornamentplace.com/?p=978

    Thanks, Linda (For me, Christmas is never over!)

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  39. Honey I'm Home BlogJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    How darling. I love buttons! Thank you for linking it to Fabulous Friday!

    Warmly, Michelle

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  40. LindaJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    This post was featured today at http://ornamentplace.com/?p=1140
    Stop over and pick up an “I was featured” button if you like! Linda

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