No-sew 4th of July Funky Ruffles (for kids, teddies & door handles)

I've really enjoyed putting this fun July 4th post together, and it's all been photographed on my new iphone.

It really is easy to do and very quick - honest!

Here's how.....

All you need for this project, is:
1. colored tulle / netting / mesh fabric in red, white and blue
2. old plastic headbands and bangles
3. a pair of scissors

How to do it
1. cut the tulle into strips - around 25 x 10 cm
2. scrunch them, fold each one in half
3. put the tulle behind the bangle or headband, lift the 2 ends over and push them through the loop and pull tight

4. Keep looping the strips onto your headband or bangle until you feel it's finished.
Ta - dah!!
5. Have fun wearing your new accessories or use them to decorate the house - the bangles look great on a door handle.
The bangles also make great tutus for dolls and our old ted got a new neck ruffle, using one of the head bands! 
Some imaginative play should keep the kids occupied for a while.

Enjoy the 4th of July everyone - we'll be joining in from across the Atlantic here in the north of England.

You can find more fun free printable downloads and activity ideas here - from fireworks to flipflops, bunting to baseball caps :-)

Best wishes
Diane

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