No matter your hair type or hair style Sarah Lauren has the best hair bands around. Hair Ties & Hair Elastics Throw your hair up in a quick pony tail or using a hair elastic for a craft project our hair ties are just what you need. There are so many names for the humble […]
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I am sure you are asking yourself WHAT? What is a linky party? A linky party is simply a post that a blogger adds to their blog inviting other bloggers to contribute to the post. Using a tool that allows them to choose a theme, set up the rules and allow us to share posts […]
I have seen these pretty stars made with fabric and thought why can’t we make them with ribbon! You will need 22mm width grosgrain ribbon (we used glitter grosgrain ribbon) 4 pieces 28cm long Scissors Tealight Candle or wood burner Hot glue Ribbon or cord to hang How to make a Scandinavian Star Ornament with […]
This Military Braid Bookmark is very easy to make. I have a soft spot for this type of braid. I taught my girls how to do it when they were young. They could whip up a few of these in no time. My youngest made one from scraps at school. The teacher thought she had […]
As you can imagine we roll a lot of ribbon everyday. We needed to know how to roll ribbon quickly with a drill. I had seen the large ribbon rolling machinery in Chinese factories and thought there must be a way to make something similar on a small scale that I could use. My first […]
There are different times of the year when solid colour ribbon is just not enough. Thank goodness for Printed Seasonal ribbon. Printed Seasonal Ribbon Whether you are looking for printed Christmas ribbon, Easter Ribbon or Halloween Ribbon we can help. Christmas Ribbon Our range of Christmas ribbon includes the conventional Holly and Ivy Ribbon and […]
As someone who has been making bows for years I love to watch trends come and go. The Tuxedo bow seems to be making a huge comeback. Both as a fabric bow and ribbon bow. In the larger size it is being called a “Tailless Cheer Bow”. These days the bows are getting larger and […]
How do I stop this ribbon from fraying? This is a question I see all the time from crafters new at using ribbon in their creations. Heat Sealing Ribbon is the answer! Having lovely sharp ends to the ribbon without a hint of fraying is very easy to accomplish. Wood Burning Tool Heat Sealing Ribbon […]
As crafters we always end up with a pile of unused craft supplies that are just too good to throw away. Wonder what we could do with them. I recently had some short pieces of pretty printed 38mm grosgrain ribbon on my desk. I kept them in view hoping that inspiration would come. It did. […]
These cute little grosgrain ribbon barrettes are an easy DIY craft project. All you need is some ribbon, glue and a barrette. We shared our tutorial with Tonya on The Crafty Mummy blog. How to make a Military Braid Barrette Click the link below for the tutorial:- Military Braid Barrette Tutorial Find more Ribbon crafts […]
When making hair accessories sometimes choosing which alligator clips (allagator clips) to use is sometimes the hardest part. What Are Alligator Clips? An alligator clip for hair is primarily used to hold hair back off the face. In the early part of the century they were used by stylists to hold curls in place until […]
We’ve found a strong link between the Early Years Learning Curriculum Framework and craft activities for children. Could this benefit your child too? Laying the foundation blocks for success Picture this – your child having success in a prep classroom. They are confident, capable and eager to explore the learning opportunities offered to them. They […]
This is such a cute braid. The ribbon box braid bag charm tutorial is great for older children and teens could easily make these with some guidance. I have come across this Box Braid in Hawaiian Lei making. I would dearly love to attend a lesson or two to learn how they make their gorgeous […]
This funky looking pointed loop bow tutorial looks impressive. Finding a tutorial on how to make it was another matter. A picture of this bow has been floating around Pinterest for some time but there does not seem to be any instructions around for it. I called it the Pointed Loop Bow as it seems […]
I love flowers made from ribbon. This Amelia Flower Ribbon tutorial can be made with satin or grosgrain ribbon – they simply look stunning. Once made they can be used as hair accessories, decorations on presents or embellishments for cards. Add a clip to the back and it will double as decoration and fashion accessory. […]
Fabric Covered Plastic Headbands Fabric covered headbands are a quick and easy project to whip up. There are many hair accessories that can be made from your fabric offcuts. Whether they are unique pieces, to match an outfit or attach to a project there is something for everyone. Fabric covered headbands and a quick and […]
The handmade thrill: sitting down to create an amazing handmade project and getting that little buzz knowing it’s going to be amazing. We get it. It’s how Sarah Lauren ended up being Australia’s largest supplier of grosgrain ribbons – we LOVE handmade. Here are some lessons we learned from the early days creating beautiful hair […]
Each Easter I like to give gifts that do not involve chocolate. Chocolate is a great gift but an Easter Egg Hair Clip will make a lovely addition to the chocolate haul. They would also look great on an Easter Card. What you will need to make the Easter Egg Hair Clip 6 different colours […]
How To Attach Flat Back Rhinestone Buttons Every girl loves a bit of ‘bling’ and rhinestone buttons are the easiest, and cheapest, way to add some sparkle to your life. Flat back buttons are the perfect choice for projects where traditional buttons – with the handy sewing nook/shank at the back – may tip down […]
Printed ribbon can easily turn something plain into something special. There is simply no easier way to make your craft projects totally amazing. From clothing to hair accessories, to that perfectly wrapped gift, our top 10 colourful designs are inspiring and exciting! Tasteful ribbons for every occasion! 1. Easter Bunny Ribbon is a must for everything […]
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