Spring Headband

March 21, 2013 Lindsey Campbell

I think there is a secret conspiracy at BYU to force the students to study.

After we suffer through months of ice and snow there are only 2 days of sunny 40 degrees before we the winds pick up and threaten to blow us away. Unlike students in Florida or SoCal the lawns are empty and we have to fight for an indoor table or even a spot on the ground.

Then there are huge study rooms like the 'step-down lounge' in the engineering building that promises warmth and lots of room for study spots... except you can't get any internet service. No lol cats or laughing baby videos here! What's left? Studying. Actual, pull-out-your-textbook, no-distractions, can't-even-daydream-out-the-window-because-the-weather-outside-is-so-bad, studying. Well played, BYU. No wonder we just won the #1 'hot & smart' universities award from Business Insider.

Anyways, as I sit here reloading my page over and over and dream of spring I can't wait for our summer to start so we can visit our new niece in Houston (who I made this headband for) and soak up the sun in Mexico!

Mr. Sunshine - I'm gonna find you!

Materials:
- hot glue
- sharp scissors
- ruler
- soft, baby headband
- 2 colors of felt

I found this headband through Pinterest but I couldn't find a tutorial! I hate when that happens. I remember using this technique with rolls of newspaper in middle school though so I followed Tim Gunn's advice and made it work.

First, cut a sheet of felt into one long 2" strip. Fold it in half and glue the ends together so that you can cut 1/4" slits on the folded side.

Then start from one end and roll the strip in on itself, gluing as you go. By the end you will have a felt pinwheel. When you spread the petals out and ruffle it up, it magically turns into a sweet little flower!
Next, cut out some leaves and glue them to the bottom of the flower.

Glue the entire blossom onto a stretchy headband and there you go! Super easy right? I want to make an entire bouquet of these! If you need anymore felt flower inspiration check out Muncle Fred - I am planning another tutorial post inspired by them!