Monday, November 19, 2007

the 6th day of Christmas gifts

On the Sixth day of Christmas Gift My good Friend gave to me a pattern for a hair bow.

If you have little girls you know bows can cost a fortune and making them is often hard and they don't always fit. I found what I think is a cleaver idea on how to make a bow. They take about 21 inches of ribbon and a pony tail holder.


Very simple just measure out how much ribbon you need 21 inches of ribbon fit both my 4 and 12 year old. You just fold the ribbon over twice and stitch it around the pony tail holder. The pony tail holder has give in it so it holds the ribbon on your head without making it feel uncomfortable on your head. You can leave the ribbon plain or add flower or a bow. The possibilities are endless.



I read in the paper that more families are going to make homemade gifts this year because of all the toy recalls. When you make it yourself you know it is made with love. Jill

6 comments:

{amy} said...

Jill this is a super cute blog. How can you be so talented and crafty and have cute kids and on and on and on!!!
--(Debby Shum's sister!!)

{amy} said...

I meant to sign that "Amy" lol.

Jennifer and Amy said...

This is super cute - you have some awesome ideas here!!

Thanks
Amy

Laurel said...

Who cares about gifts, I need one of these for me!

jill shumway said...

Oh good now we know what to get you for Christmas what colors do you want. Mom has most of my ribbon look at it and let us know what ones you want.

Den and Jen said...

Way cute! These look so much easier than the ones I've made in the past. I wonder if my 3 year old would keep one on...

Jen B
Fiskateer#258