Make Holiday Hair Ribbons

Homemade hair ribbons are an easy way to add holiday cheer to any ensemble. These ribbons are easy and fun to make. Share this holiday craft activity with your daughters and enjoy wearing matching hair ribbons to celebrate the holiday season. Read on to learn make holiday hair ribbons.

Instructions

1. Cut a piece of 5/8 inch wide fabric ribbon into a seven-inch long strip using the rotary cutter and cutting mat. Cut both ends of the ribbon at an angle with the rotary cutter.

2. Place the elastic ponytail holder in the center of the seven inch ribbon strip. Tie the ribbon to the ponytail holder tightly. Do not tie a knot, the ribbon will stay in place if tied once tightly.

3. Pull the ribbon ends together and straight. The ribbon should be attached to the ponytail holder with the ends hanging together.

4. Cut a piece of ribbon in a new holiday color and attach the ribbon to the ponytail holder. Once the ribbon's ends have been pulled straight, push the two ribbons tightly together on the ponytail holder.

5. Repeat steps one through four alternating ribbon colors until six to eight ribbon lengths have been attached to the ponytail holder.

6. Adjust loose ribbons by retying them if necessary. Push all of the ribbons tightly together on the ponytail holder while expanding the elastic ponytail holder.

7. Enjoy wearing your holiday themed hair ribbons. Plan on repeating this craft activity for the next holiday on your calendar.

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