thrifty: headbands

so i discovered during my month in portland that Goodwill has a "contract" with target. and that, my friends, was fabulous news. because, well, target is cool. and Goodwill is cool. and the combination? DOUBLE COOL.

i found some headbands for $0.99 per 2-pack--you know, the ones that look like Hannah Montana should be wearing them.

i also found some headbands at jcrew {& of course can't find a picture now} that were wrapped in frayed fabric. and i thought, HEY! I COULD DO THAT!

so i did.

...and you can do it too! you'll need a hot glue gun, some extra batting (really only a short 1cm wide strip), some torn cotton fabric, & a scissors.

start by gluing on the batting. word to the wise: don't stick your finger in the glue when it is hot. it will hurt.

you are adding the batting for greater thickness on your Hannah Montana headband.

next, take your torn strips of cotton & start wrapping. those frayed threads are welcome, leave 'em be!!

and once you glue the strip of cotton to the inside of the headband, you are done.

i might or might not have washed my hair 2 days before this photo was taken. that was probably too much information for you...sorry.

and i also got my crafty on & made some alternatives...

...which, unfortunately for me, were all Christmas presents for the sisters.

bummer.