Happy Tails!...a tutorial

How about a simple little "happy" you can create in just a few minutes?

guaranteed to make one happy ponytail!

or a happy wrist- since that's wear Princess #1 seems

to always wear her ponytail holders!

you begin by cutting fabric a bit larger

than a covered button form-I chose the 2 inch size for

a larger surface to embellish...

following the directions that come with your covered buttons...

layer fabric, metal dome part of the button, wrap edges,

top with button back and crimp to seal...

pop your finished button out...

now the fun begins!

cut various shapes or designs from other fabrics to create

your desired button top...

adhere designs to the button top using Mod Podge...

once dry- apply a top coat to the entire button surface-

this protects the fabrics from dirt and stains...

and also provides a nice finish!

turn button over-

loop a thin ponytail through the button hole-

and pull through the loop to secure-

I like to make a little card to attach them for gift-giving...

I have given these SO many times!

and they always seem to be a big hit- with little girls AND big girls-

even mommies too!

I just package them in a little cello-bag tied with a ribbon

and some tulle...

and try to always keep some extra ones on hand!

they make great party favors, little happies-just because,

and birthday gifts!

(when I give them as a birthday gift, I make a whole little collection of them)

"Happy 'tails' to you! until we meet again..."

Have a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings!