Unique Back to School Hair Clip Ideas with Tutorial + FREE SVG!

As summer winds down and the buzz of back-to-school preparations begins, there's no better way to kick off the new school year than with some fun and sparkling accessories. Our latest collection of glitter apple and smiley hair clips are designed to add a touch of joy and sparkle to any school day. Perfect for students who want to stand out and express their personalities, these adorable hair clips are more than just accessories; they're a way to make every school day a bit brighter and a lot more fun. Whether you're dressing up for the first day back or adding a little flair to a school uniform, these glittery treasures are sure to turn heads and start the school year with a smile.

1. Glitter Apple!

Step 1

Start by cutting out all of your pieces and gathering your supplies.
- Felt

Step 2

Next, lay down one side of your apple and add the leaf and stem to be be sticking off the top.
Then take the other side of your apple and hot glue it to line up with the backside!

Step 3

Now, grab your ribbon and wrap it around your hair clip using hot glue to secure it.

Step 4

Then, take your apple and attach it to the center of the clip and you're all done! 
Another option is to add the apple to a bow as a centerpiece! 
We used our print, Apple Gingham, and we think it turned out great! 

2. Smiley!

Step 1

Cut out your shapes and grab all of your supplies!
- Felt

Step 2

Let's start by heat pressing our smiley face to the felt. We did 30 seconds at 350 degrees.

Step 3

Next, attach your other circle to the back of your smiley face for extra structure! 

Step 4

Now, grab your ribbon and wrap it around your hair clip using hot glue to secure it.

Step 5

After that you can take your smiley face and attach it to the center of your clip and you're done!
Here’s to a fabulous and fun-filled school year ahead, sparkling with every turn of the head! If you followed along, tag us @ribbonandbowoshmy