Inspiration: Flower Hair Pins

I made quite a few of these…

Here's how I've been using them. I hope it inspires you! 

In my messy hair

Two pins on the front of a vintage purse

Slipped through the buttonhole on my jean jacket

Flower Hair Pins Tutorial

Hi! Happy Spring! I thought I'd share a cute (& quick) DIY project that can brighten up your springtime outfits. These are made with bobby pins and can obviously be used in your hair, but you can pin them on other things too…like a purse, a scarf,  or the collar of a shirt.

You'll need:
Medium to small size silk flowers (I got mine from Dollar Tree)
Glue (I use Beacon's brand, like Fabri-Tac but for all crafts)
Scissors
Bobby Pins

Start by removing the plastic stem and silk part
(this is called a "pedicel"…Thanks Wikipedia!)

If the silk part is attached to the plastic, gently pull it off

Next, snip the stem so it's flush with the bottom of the flower

Squeeze some glue into the hole left in the stem. The glue should seep down into the layers of petals. If they are loose or sliding, just press them back onto the stem. 

Now, take the silk "pedicel" and slide the bobby pin onto it. The "teeth" of the bobby pin should be facing the inside of the the pedicel. 

Put some glue on the inside of the pedicel

Stick it face down into the stem.

By putting the bobby pin through the pedicel, you're ensuring the pin will stay attached. If you just glued the bobby pin on, it wouldn't have enough surface area to stick to the flower.  

Prop the pins on a book so they dry straight. Let dry overnight.

Done!