March 8, 2011

DIY Anthropology Inspired Headbands


A must have accessory for the Spring is a cute HEADBAND!

I am going to give you a step by step tutorial on how to make your VERY OWN
Beaded Headband!!

Materials:

hot glue gun
felt
pearls 
ribbon lined headband
waxed linen string for threading

FIRST
I knotted my thread into a triple knot and began threading pearls. I made my strand about 10 inches long.
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Once ALL your pearls are strung, secure the end with another double knot. You will then place a circle of hot glue onto your felt. You will begin wrapping your pearls into a bulls eye shape, making sure all pearls are glued down onto the felt well. 

Once dry, you will cut your circles out along the edge of your pearls 

You will then glue each individual circle onto your headband. I started my first circle 3 inches up on the left side. I then placed each circle side by side going upward. 

You can finish off by gluing a piece of felt along the back to hide any glue

Project Complete. 



I've done this with glass beads and a rhinestone in the middle! The possibilities are endless. 

Happy Crafting!

ALSO available in my etsy shop for purchase.


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51 comments:

  1. SharstinMarch 8, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    so flippin cute chick! you are a rockstar!

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  2. Nina @ Momma Go RoundMarch 8, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    SOOOOO cute! I love the circles of pearls, just adorable. Genius girl!

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  3. Veronica LeeMarch 8, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Hi! Stopping by from MBC. Great blog.
    Have a nice day!

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  4. Tales of a young mammaMarch 8, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    look at you- so crafty. I wish I had the patience for that!

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  5. LoriMarch 8, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    So cute and you are so talented :)

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  6. LoriMarch 8, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    So cute and you are so talented :)

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  7. Lina ThomlinsonMarch 9, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Very pretty! Well done!

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  8. KateBMarch 9, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    LOVE THIS! I am going to make them for my sisters for Easter- thanks for the inspiration! :)

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  9. DevonMarch 9, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    those are adorable,,,thanks for the instruction...

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  10. Bryan & ChelseyMarch 9, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    So cute Lindsay! I love it!

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  11. ValMarch 9, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Holy Awesomeness!! You rock. I wish I was crafty. SIGH

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  12. Aly @ Analyze ThisMarch 9, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Very cute!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  13. MikalahMarch 9, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Oh my goodness. I'm getting heart palpitations! It is so pretty and fun! I am going to a Viennese Ball soon, and I think I will definitely have to re-create one of these to add to my outfit! Thanks so much for sharing. =)

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  14. MarinaMarch 9, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Beautiful!! Love this!

    Justsewsassy.com

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  15. NKristeMarch 9, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    That is SO CUTE! I love headbands and this one looks great. :) I like what I'm seeing on your blog. Can't wait to explore! Hope you have a great day, and I'm glad that I found your blog. :)

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  16. HannaMarch 9, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Oh I love these!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsMarch 9, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    This is so cute! Love the idea

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  18. AshleyMarch 9, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Very cute! I love it!

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  19. Laura BethMarch 9, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    cute. doing it this weekend. :)

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  20. chelseaMarch 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Love this! Thanks for sharing:)

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  21. Sara @ Domestically ChallengedMarch 9, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    okay, even I am going to do this one! I love it!

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  22. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaMarch 9, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    That would look good in my long hair. Well done. I'm your newest follower. Cheers

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  23. DorianMarch 9, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Found you at Whatever Goes Wednesday.
    This is adorable! And so easy! Thanks for the tute, and proud to say I'm following!

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  24. The Pennington PointMarch 9, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I love anything Anthropologie inspired and I love anything that is laa-de-da. So this is perfect! Lisa~

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  25. Jesse {GoodGirlGoneGlad}March 9, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I LOVE this! And it looks so great on you!
    Hugs friend!
    xx

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  26. Anna @ IHODMarch 9, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Ashley that is ADORABLE!!! LOVE it!!!

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  27. KaylaMarch 9, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Gorgeous. What a great DIY!

    Ramblings of a Small Town Girl
    Fanciful Brainstorm - Tumblr

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  28. nest of posiesMarch 10, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    you are so smart!

    this is fabulous! super cute.

    thank you so much for linking up to the SPRING FLING!

    have a super day!
    kellie

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  29. Little Miss Penny WennyMarch 10, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Visiting from the shabby Nest. I LOVE this! Darling. You can never go wrong with pearls in my book. So feminine and classy.

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  30. RamseyMarch 11, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    That finger painting shot with the red bow is precious. What a perfect moment! You must frame that!

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  31. Jen @ My Own RoadMarch 11, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    wow great job! this is beautiful, and way more affordable than Anthro

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  32. I {heart} Nap TimeMarch 11, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Super cute! I'd love for you to link this up tomorrow at Sundae Scoop!

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  33. ShannonSewsMarch 12, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Oh my goodness, I'm in love with your pearl headband!! And you're so sweet to have shown us how you did it. They are lovely!

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  34. UnknownMarch 12, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    so very cute! love it!
    i'm your newest follower :)
    abranconier.blogspot.com

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  35. Fabric Bows and MoreMarch 12, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Thanks for a great tutorial I love your headband. You have been featured on my blog:
    http://fabricbowsandmore.blogspot.com/

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  36. Little Sprinkles Of FunMarch 13, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Love these~! SO cute and a wonderful tutorial!

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  37. AnonymousMarch 13, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I love the look of the pearls, this is gorgeous! Thanks for linking up!

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  38. Lauren @ Love, Water and WineMarch 13, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    This is great! Thank you for the awesome tutorial!

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  39. AubreeMarch 13, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Love this! I may try it!

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  40. AndreaMarch 13, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    What an awesome idea!

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  41. JenMarch 14, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    This is so sweet! So many variables with this. Thanks for sharing.
    I am a new follower!
    Cheers!
    Jen
    www.cariboobutterfly.com

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  42. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    This is so CUTE!!! So much so we featured it today from the Fancy This Fridays link up! :) Hope you'll check it out and grab a featured button!

    http://trulylovelywiththelaneysisters.blogspot.com/2011/03/fancy-this-features-edition-15.html

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  43. DANAMarch 14, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I found this post through Making the World Cuter and wanted to say how much I like it! I would also love for you to link up with me at Saturday Mornings if you haven't been by yet! Everyone is welcome and prizes are awarded monthly to those who join in! Here is the link if you want to "Strut Your Stuff!"

    http://www.thesaturdaymorningsblog.com/2011/03/strut-your-stuff-for-march-link-up_12.html

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  44. aggieam01March 14, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    ohmygosh, to die for. This is gorgeous!!!! I totally want to make one of these as soon as possible. :)

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  45. Katy @ Lolly LinensMarch 14, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Love these! Thank you for sharing.
    http://createdbykaty.blogspot.com
    www.lollylinens.com

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  46. HaniMarch 14, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    that is so cute.. I saw all your projects and love them all.. :)
    Hani
    http://craftionary.blogspot.com

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  47. Kimmie @ Hello MessMarch 15, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I will be featuring this tomorrow at Sugar and Dots!

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  48. Flannery @ Three SisterzMarch 16, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    soooooooooo cute!!!!

    Flannery @ Three Sisterz

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  49. Brandi Jo & NathanMarch 16, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Hey Linds!
    I'm your newest follower and would love you to be mine! I love your blog and your baby girl is so adorable!
    Much love blessings!
    B.large Designs

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  50. Laurel {Make and Takes}March 16, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    This is so pretty, and simple looking! I'd love for you to submit this to the M&T Spotlight at http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight

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  51. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    FINALLY made myself one here it is

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