While brainstorming with a friend the other day, trying to come up
with creative bribes tantalizing enough to persuade Hazel, my 4 year
old, to get a haircut, we hit upon a winner: D.I.Y. headbands.
This was a super fun and, more importantly, super easy project, even for the most
craft-tarded of moms, like myself. Pick up a 4-pack of fabric-covered
headbands (I found some at Target for $3.99). Pick up some “jewels,”
sequins, funky shaped buttons, yards of ribbon, and whatever else you
or your kid can think of, and some kick-ass glue. Apply glue to chosen
pretty things, stick pretty things to headband and press firmly.
Repeat. Allow headbands to dry overnight and presto! Homemade works
of art!
These can be as simple, or fancy, as your kid wants them to be. They'd make a great birthday presents, Valentine's or St. Patrick's Day projects, and are, indeed, excellent for showing off new haircuts (see photo).
