I have always loved headbands, specially ribbon headbands. Ribbon headbands are not a new concept, rather, they let y'all to change your headband accessories with ease, and I'm all about that!

Equally luck would take it, my girls beloved their pilus accessories as much as I practice, so this hair craft was perfect!

DIY Headband Tutorial for kids - mix and match headband system kids can make for their ribbon flowers - three ribbon flowers shown
This homemade mix & match headband system works great for all those ribbon flowers y'all have fabricated!

Ribbon Headbands

A headband can exist simple and I tin appreciate something unproblematic that goes with everything, however, I have always been one for flare and I won't lie, my daughter has followed my footsteps in that department.

But I got this ribbon headband and this flower headband idea from another arts and crafts nosotros did earlier.

Flower Headbands

Assortment of finished ribbon flowers with different types of embellishments like pearls, diamonds and more - all bright colors
We had so many beautiful ribbons that we had to find a way to use them!

Previously, we got started making ribbon flowers and so made…well, a lot of ribbon flowers!

My kids wanted to wear the ribbon flowers in their hair, pinned in their bangs, on top of headbands, equally accessories on their bag straps, etc.

1 flower can not exist in three places!

Unless nosotros created a mix-and-friction match headband system that allows an easy change of the ribbon flowers.

How to Make a Ribbon and Flower Headband

I fully endorse this idea since I am always irresolute my mind.  This volition work for not only my kids, but me!

This article includes affiliate links. The ribbon shown in the pictures were a gift from from Hairbow Supplies Etc.

Supplies Needed for DIY Headband

  • Chunky caput band
  • Roughly 6″ of ribbon – here are some of our favorites
    • Uncomplicated, solid ribbon gear up colors in bluish, greenish, rose, yellow, pink, mustard, light pink, nude, light blue and orange
    • Check out this ribbon set with pattern assortment that has daisies, butterflies, roses and more
    • This fringe fabric chiffon silk-like ribbon makes the coolest fringy ribbon flowers
  • Glue Gun
  • An assortment of accessories and ribbon flowers attached to hair clips
    • Add your own hair clips with these 2 inch snap hair clips
    • Or these ii.four inch no bend hair clips
    • Or these double prong alligator clips
DIY Headband Tutorial for kids - steps for making easy change out headband system - glue three strips of ribbon, clip accessories to the ribbon
The three stripes of ribbon attached to the headband volition allow for upward to 5 accessories like ribbon flowers to be added!

How to Make Headband System to Alter Out Accessories

  1. Option one side of the head ring. Gum one stop of the ribbon inside the headband.
  2. Wrap the ribbon around the headband. You will want iii "stripes" of ribbon around the headband.
  3.  Glue the other cease into the inside of the caput band.
  4. The head band looks fun and cheery with only the ribbon… but it comes to life with flowers clipped into the "stripes" of the ribbon.
  5. Y'all can unclip flowers and clip new ones in – change the flowers to match your outfits.
Notes:

The 3-stripe headband organization can hold upward to v accessories.  Add some feather backing and button accents!

DIY Headband Tutorial for kids - finished mix and match headband system shown with three beautiful pink ribbon flowers
How volition you ever choose what accessories to apply on your headband?

We have continued to create new ribbon flowers in dissimilar colour combinations and started adding some other accessories attached to clips then they tin be used equally well.

Materials

  • Mesomorphic head band
  • Roughly 6" of ribbon
  • Glue Gun
  • An assortment of accessories and ribbon flowers attached to hair clips

Instructions

  1. Pick one side of the head band. Glue one finish of the ribbon inside the headband.
  2. Wrap the ribbon effectually the headband. You will want iii "stripes" of ribbon around the headband.
  3.  Gum the other end into the inside of the head ring.
  4. The head band looks fun and cheery with only the ribbon... only it comes to life with flowers clipped into the "stripes" of the ribbon.
  5. You lot can unclip flowers and prune new ones in - alter the flowers to friction match your outfits.

Notes

The three-stripe headband system tin hold upward to 5 accessories.  Add some feather bankroll and button accents!

Check out how to make a DIY pilus bow display to make it like shooting fish in a barrel to find all your favorite hair accessories.

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What colors did yous use when y'all made your interchangeable headband system?

Rachel is the founder of the blog, One Crazy House.  She is the co-author of 101 Kids Activities that are the Bestest, Funnest Ever! and The 101 Coolest Simple Science Experiments. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her hubby and six children.