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Time: 5 mins

Pretty cool, huh?
I made this very quickly, so it could have been finished a bit better. I hope you like it! And just to let you know, the thing in the first picture which look a bit like pliers is actually my single hole punch.

Posted by harrylaa • Published 29th September 2009 • See harrylaa's 20 projects »

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Step 1
Firts of all gather your materials!

(I didn't really know the proper name of what I call hole punch stickers, but I think you will know what I mean when you see them. They are in the yellow box.)
Step 2
Cut a length of tape measure which fits over your head from ear to ear. (The place where a normal hair band would sit.)
Step 3
At each end, punch a hole at least half a centimeter away, otherwise it will break.
Step 4
Cover each hole with a hole punch sticker. These make it stronger.
Step 5
Next, measure a length of elastic which is long enough to connect the tape measure around your head. Then double it, and add an inch to allow it to be tied.
Step 6
Then thread one end of the elastic through one hole from the outside - in. Repeat this on the other side...
Step 7
... so it looks like this.
Step 8
Pull each end through...
Step 9
...and tie up, making sure it fits snuggly around your head.
Step 10
And there you (should) have your cool new headband.

If you have any questions, or I have made no sense, please just say!

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harrylaa · 20 projects 15th January 2010

Thank you!

CO + K User

January 14th, 2010

This is so cute! I'm going to try this out!! xxxx Thank you. Say hi to Beth

CO + K User

October 29th, 2009

Very imaginative my jazz bum friend!!!

CO + K User

October 29th, 2009

Very imaginative my jazz bum friend!!!

harrylaa · 20 projects 2nd October 2009

Thanks guys!

Lovette'sz-xoxo · 15 projects 30th September 2009

cool

Lena Landmine · Hell, Michigan, US 29th September 2009

I looove this. Unfortunately, my head is retarded and elastic style head bands always slip off my head. lol. I'll have to try doing this with a plastic hair band.