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    Mar 10, 2014 by Aimee · Modified: Sep 12, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

    DIY Shamrock Headband

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    DIY Shamrock Headband  DIY Shamrock Headband

    Whilst perusing Pinterest the other night, as I often like to do, I came across a lovely tutorial for “shamrock” barettes.  They are super cute! However, they’re not actually shamrocks. They’re four leaf clovers (shamrocks have 3 leaves.) So I decided to try out the same technique but with only 3 leaves, and made them into a headband with a piece of black elastic. I think it’s a pretty good look! A not-too-in-your-face way to dress the part on St Patrick’s Day…

    How To Make a Shamrockin’ Headband:

    You will need…

    • Green felt, preferably more than 1 shade
    • A fabric marker
    • Scissors
    • Green thread and a needle
    • Elastic or a plain fabric headband to match your hair colour

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    1. Gather all the materials you need.
    2. Use a marker to draw 3 shamrock leaf shapes onto the green felt. See the second picture above to copy the shape. They are almost like M’s.
    3. Cut the shapes out and thread the needle with your green thread. Don’t tie a knot.
    4. Create two long stitches in each leaf and leave a gap of thread between each of them.

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    5. Draw the string together on both sides until the leaves bunch together to create the shamrock shape.
    6. Tie a knot at the joining point.
    7. Attach the shamrock to the elastic or headband by using the string to tie it in place. Create a stitch in the back if you want to make it extra secure.
    8. Repeat until you have 3 shamrocks in varying colours and sizes. Fit the elastic onto your head to fit, then trim (if needed ) and secure the ends with a back stitch.

    DIY Shamrock Headband

    Molly

    And did you know these headbands also make a fabulous dog accessory? As demonstrated my lovely assistant, Molly.

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    1. [email protected] says

      March 16, 2014 at 5:12 am

      Such a beautiful DIY headband! These leaves look absolutely adorable for St. Paddy’s Day! Ah nothing really special planned for St. Paddy’s Day, I bet Ireland is filled with interesting events that day so I would say I’m generally oblivious to the whole thing! I do recall not being pinched that day by wearing a green underwear, haha! And I agree, I wouldn’t say no to Irish whiskey either, wahoo!

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    2. Heather says

      March 16, 2014 at 1:01 am

      Gorgeous, and your dog is such an adorable model!

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    3. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

      March 12, 2014 at 7:03 am

      Molly looks so cute, Aimee! Enjoy your non-celebration of St. Paddy’s … definitely have that Guinness!

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    4. Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says

      March 11, 2014 at 3:46 pm

      These ARE adorable – and Molly is such a wonderful model! :)

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      • Aimee says

        March 11, 2014 at 4:02 pm

        Isn’t she just? I was going to do a “who wore it best?” section but it’s so clear she would win!

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    5. Monica says

      March 11, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      That’s lovely, Aimee. Love the green and I can also see it in all kinds of shades…

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      • Aimee says

        March 11, 2014 at 4:01 pm

        Thanks Monica! Yes, I was thinking I might try making the 4 leaf ones in multiple colours. For an everyday flower headband :-)

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    6. Kelly says

      March 11, 2014 at 10:07 am

      These look adorable Aimee – so pretty and festive and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day :)

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      • Aimee says

        March 11, 2014 at 4:01 pm

        Thanks Kelly :-) Have a great one!

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    7. Tamzin says

      March 11, 2014 at 10:01 am

      Very cute x

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      • Aimee says

        March 11, 2014 at 4:00 pm

        ^.^

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    8. Laura Denman says

      March 10, 2014 at 11:16 pm

      This is beautiful – I’d like to try it if I get the time. I’m only ever aware of St Patrick’s Day in the background until I walk through campus and there are a lot of rowdy students milling about! I’m more aware of it through blogging mind you and it would be lovely to bake something for it though again there is the time thing!

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      • Aimee says

        March 11, 2014 at 3:59 pm

        Haha, it’s the same for me. It’s not til I walk past a pub that I really notice it… Still, it’s fun to get involved in the food and drink side. Hope you get round to baking something :-)

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    9. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

      March 10, 2014 at 11:03 pm

      This is adorable Aimee! I wish I had one of these for St. Patrick’s Day! So adorable!!! You should sell these – they are to adorable!

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      • Aimee says

        March 11, 2014 at 3:58 pm

        Aw, thanks Kristi :-) I would send you one in time if I could!

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    10. [email protected] says

      March 10, 2014 at 10:14 pm

      So adorable and the shamrocks look gorgeous in your hair- and on your dog :)
      It totally hasn’t hit me until now that St Patrick’s Day is only a week away!

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      • Aimee says

        March 11, 2014 at 3:57 pm

        I know, not long now! Are you planning anything?

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    11. Rosie says

      March 10, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      Much more stylish than a green wig! And apparently the perfect dog accessory too. We’re having a house-warming party this weekend, completely didn’t realise it’s St Patrick’s Day and now I’m wondering whether people will be expecting guinness and leprechauns :s

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      • Aimee says

        March 10, 2014 at 10:01 pm

        Haha It would be great if they all turned up in leprechaun hats and green wigs! Maybe you can pick up some Guinness, just in case ;-)

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