Topsy Tail - Heart Hairstyle

Okay, so I'm back. I know, I know, you all missed me and my crafty ways I'm sure ;)  If you know me and what's going on in my life lately, you'll understand why, and if not, give me a break would ya. lol.

I do have a bunch of posts lined up, I just need to finish up the pictures and the finished projects, but just you wait.  You'll be AMAZED at what I have in store.

This isn't entirely crafty, exactly, but it is cute and everyone always asks me how I do it.  So here goes...

I don't know how many of you are children of the 80's/90's but we had some pretty funky hair to say the least.  The tool I use for this hairstyle comes straight from that era. 

We couldn't find one so we made one ourself.  We used the end of a flyswatter we bought at the dollar store.  Clipped off the end and taped it up with some good old duct tape.

Make sure you have a pretty rounded end or you might get the odd complaint about poking your little ones head.

First thing is to put in as many ponytails as you want hearts.  The most we've done is 4, but I'm sure you can do more.

We did 2 for the tutorial (sorry about the darkness, this was after her bath just before bed time)

First, stick the taped end up under the ponytail and pull it up slightly.

Then, put the end of the ponytail through the end of the topsy tail.

Pull up on the taped end of the topsy tail.  This might take some easing into because it might tug a bit.

Let it hang and repeat for all other ponytails.

Split the ponytail into to and twist each end over your fingers a few times.  It will start to curve around your finger. 

Gather the end together and secure with a small elastic.  If it isn't quite tight enough put the end through the loop again.

Voila :)  We add ribbon and bows just to make it cuter. (as if it wasn't cute enough)







This is the creation we did for St Patricks Day.  See... the options are endless.

 Please feel free to send me pictures of your creations.

Happy Crafting.