80s DIY Ribbon Barrette
Travel back to the days of MC Hammer and neon with these DIY hair accessories.
Making vintage crafts does not always have to be all lace, glamour, and Gatsby-level fancy ideas. If you want to make a nostalgic DIY craft but prefer funky over fabulous, these 80s DIY Ribbon Barrettes are the DIY hair accessories for you. These cute and crazy easy craft ideas are neat, neon, and perfect for a throwback Thursday afternoon of crafting. Grab some bright ribbon, barrettes, and marathon your way through some Saved by the Bell or Fresh Prince of Bellaire while you concoct these cuties.
Follow along with this crafting video for an extensive and helpful tutorial on how to fold and braid the ribbon.
Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Thin 1/8” or ¼” thick satin ribbon in two complementary colors
- Barrette
- Scissors
Instructions
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Begin by cutting about 3-4’ long piece of ribbon in each color.
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Fold the ribbon in half.
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Begin at the closure end and secure your ribbon at the end by doing a quick tight weave.
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Begin braiding the ribbon back and forth across and through the barrette base.
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Once you get to the end, make sure you have a tight weave/braid and then tie it off.
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Trim the ends to the length you prefer.
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