“Kiss Me I’m Irish” Headband

St. Patrick's Day

March 9, 2012

“Kiss Me I’m Irish” Headband

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Ann Butler made this headband that is sure to get you the kiss you want on St. Patty’s Day! Fun to wear and easy to make. Ribbon was hand dyed and wrapped around a plastic headband and then glittery stemmed shamrocks were glued to the band.

Ann is a Freelance Mixed Media Artist, Designer and Instructor for the Creative Industries. Ann works with a wide variety of mediums and loves to incorporate them in her design work. She teaches online classes at Creative Workshops and you can visit her blog at Creativity Stirs The Soul.

Here's the tutorial:

SUPPLIES:

Dyeing

Rit Liquid Dye, Kelly Green
Measuring Cup & Measuring Spoons
Plastic Container for dyeing
Spoon for stirring dye
Latex Gloves
Paper Towels
Plastic Table Cover

Headband

3 Yds.100% Nylon Satin Striped Ribbon, ¼” wide
Narrow Plastic Headband, 3/8” wide
Kiss Me & Celebrate Buttons #2104 by Buttons, Galore & More http://www.buttonsgaloreandmore.com )
St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Spray Decoration
Ruler & Scissors
Craft Glue

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cover work surface with a plastic table cover. Gather your dyeing supplies.

2. Wearing latex gloves, shake dye bottle. Then measure 1 Tablespoon Kelly Green with 1 cup very hot water (140º F); stir well. Note: If water is not hot enough, heat some in the microwave or in a tea kettle.

3. Immerse ribbon in dye solution for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Remove ribbon from dye. Rinse in cold running water until water runs clear. Then wash in warm soapy water, rinse and hang to dry.

5. To finish headband: Glue small piece of ribbon onto ends of headband. Then glue one end of ribbon at one end of the headband and wrap ribbon around at an angle until headband is covered. Glue end in place; let dry.