Today’s doll play activity is simple and easy! Hair bows can take any outfit from so-so to so-cute in a matter of moments and if you can fold a fan, you can make some super cute hair bows for your dolls in minutes!
Starting with the finished product, models Alex (MyAG with curly honey blonde hair who had her pin curls cut by Natalie years ago – yikes) and Kailey (retired Girl of the Year)!! Aren’t they cute? I don’t have my regular camera today so I apologize for the so-so photos ahead of time.
Materials needed:
- Duck tape or fabric squares in colors of your choice
- A ruler
- Scissors
- Ponytail holder (pony-o’s, hair bands, elastics – what ever you call them)
Step 1 - Measure two pieces of duck tape in the color of your choice to be 8″ long. Overlap the two pieces of tape to make one piece. If you are using felt, fabric or wide ribbon your starting piece should be about 4″ wide by 4″ tall.
Step 2 – Fold the ends of the duct tape inward to the center to cover all the sticky. Your piece will end up being about 4″ wide by 4″ tall. For felt, fabric or wide ribbon, skip this part. At this point you should also have a ponytail near by and you need to cut a narrow piece of duck tape in a coordinating or the same pattern.
Step 3 – Fold the square back and forth like a fan and slide the ponytail in between a set of folds.
Step 4 – Attach the narrow strip of duck tape to one side of the bow and wrap it all the way around the bow, making sure the ponytail holder is inside the wrapped area. Keep wrapping the narrow strip until it secures itself.
Step 5 - Secure your doll’s hair in a ponytail first. While this is not required, I always find it looks nicer if I secure it with a simple elastic first and then add the decorative bow second.
Step 6 - Place the bow on top of the ponytail and position it how you want it to look. Next wrap the elastic around 2-3 times to keep the bow securely in place. This method of placement keeps the bow from getting squished.
And you are done! The bows are reusable, look great and the best part – you can wear them too!
Happy Monday!
firstie
CUTE!!!
thirdie so cute
SSOO CCUUTTEE!!
(so cute)
forthie these r cute i already make bunches and bunches +30 things u guys should check out this website just click on my name thanks!
I love making things with duck tape!
I think this is the best yet
To cute!
cute!
cute ima make 1 4 her and me
OMGOODNESS! That is adorable! I think i will do matching ones for me and my doll!!!
Cute!
Very clever!
These are so cute! I made one for me that matches my outfit and my dolls’ are getting theirs done soon! You guys are the Duck Tape Geniuses! Thanks, Char!
I love this! I’ve always wanted to know how to do this! Thank you Char!
i started a roll of duck tape last tuesday and finished it friday!
i just made one and it looks too cute on my dol thanks so much
YEAH!!!
I finally got duck tape so I now I suppose I’ll go back and find all those amazing duck tape crafts 
starting with this one 
too cute!
40 more days
I messaged you back about Elc
CUTE!!!
Wow cassie! Thats really cute char.
I did a different step and my bows came out the same. If you overlap them, then turn the piece vertically and fold over, you get the same result. It’s actually quicker that way too!
Hey guys srry i couldnt comment for a while i have SO BUISY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but anyway that is SUPER CUTE!!!!!!
Where can I get a dolldiaries shirt like that for MY dolls?
Kaitertot – you have to win one. We do a reader photo contest every month and there are 5 winners each month.
Too cute! Is anyone else working like crazy on finishing up their entries for the Liberty Jane Clothing 2012 Summer Design Contest? I’m writing this as my video uploads to YouTube from my iPod.
Char , I send you a reply of ELC
Ok Char thanks.