“HAIRY” POTTER POST: Deathly Hallows Hair Bow

Go figure. Another post that combines my love of hair bows with my love of the Harry Potter universe. You can never have too many ways to express your fandom.     Supplies: Ribbon Bottle cap Paint and paintbrush (you will need two different colors- I used white and black. I also used a gloss…

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How to Paint a Bottle Cap

You might not really think of it as a challenge, but painting something as small as a bottle cap has some unique hardships. You have to get into the little grooves along the edges. You have to paint the top enough to cover the logo. And most difficult of all, painting one part without smudging…

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“HAIRY” POTTER POST: You’re a Catch: Golden Snitch Bow

Harry Potter fans, rejoice! We have yet another wizarding world themed hair bow. Because let’s be honest, you just can’t have enough Harry Potter things. Here is how to create an adorable hair bow using some ribbon, scrap cloth, and a bottle cap.     Supplies: Thick ribbon (black) Bottlecap Gold paint Paintbrush Scissors Scrap…

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“HAIRY” POTTER POST: Harry Potter Hair Bow

Buying ribbon with cool designs on it can get expensive. But with a little paint, you can create your own designs. Not great at free-handing? No worries. You can use a stencil or stamp to help you. So without further ado, here is how to make the Harry Potter Hair Bow.   Supplies: Ribbon Scissors…

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Fancy Basket

As mentioned in my previous basket-making post, I am not very good at weaving baskets. Fortunately, here’s another way to make a basket out of magazine tubes. This one is just as easy as the first, but looks a little more intricate.   Supplies: Cardboard box Cloth (optional) Hot glue gun and glue Scissors Paint…

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