Dashing Through The Snow: A Reindeer Barrette How-To

This was my first try at making barrettes, let alone themed ones.  I totally loved it, which doesn't surprise me since I've been waiting for SO LONG to make some!  My daughter is 2yrs old, but her hair has taken it's sweet time coming in (hence all the hairdo hats and headbands you've seen here).  We can finally do tiny ponytails, but that's about it.  Most barrettes still just slip right out, but thanks to a friend who is a barrette making expert, I got hold of some great snap clips that really hold her wispy locks.  So all I needed was to make them look cute super quick.

    

To make this pair of barrettes, you'll need:
- Shaped satin ribbon ( I get mine from Sugar Pink Boutique)
- Scraps of red & white felt
- 1/8" wide red satin ribbon
- Scalloped Circle Die + Cutting machine (I used my Cuttlebug, but cutting with scissors works too)
- Snap lip barrettes
- Hot glue gun



First I cut two flower shapes for red & white felt with my die and Cuttlebug:

I cut a single reindeer from this cute shaped satin ribbon (I had to trim the back leg a bit to fit my background shape):

Then I tied on my red ribbon for a jaunty scarf:

Then I put a bit of hot glue along the face of the barrette:

And centered the red felt over the barrette.  After pressing in place I dabbed a circle of glue on the center of the red:

Then placed the white over it having the scalloped parts alternate:



Next I placed a bit of glue on the back of the reindeer and then placed him in the center of the white shape:

I also placed a small bit of glue behind the head and at the ends of the scarf so the ribbon would stay in place.  Now my little girl's tiny ponytails have some holiday reindeer flair:



Fun, fast and they actually stay put!!  I cannot wait to make more and am looking forward to building up a little DIY barrette collection in the coming year:)

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