'Tis the Season.. Swirl Mint Bobby Pins!

I know it's somewhat early for thinking of "holiday time"...... But it's never too early to think of cool accessory ideas! These simple bobby pins are great to whip up quickly for yourself or any gifts or favors, holiday or not!

The 'Tis the Season theme coincides with Cousin's new launch of their product line in both AC Moore Craft Stores (all along the east coast)  and Beverly's (for all my California followers!) This 'Tis the Season line features all different cute charms, beads and findings that are super cute and great for making all sorts of jewelry or crafts! The whole collection can be seen here, or buy them at Prima bead online!

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These would be great as handmade holiday presents! You could even make these in different colors for different holidays; maybe try these cool orange beads and black crystals for a spooky halloween vibe!

I used colored bobby pins to coordinate the look, and for it to be a little fancier.

Let's get started!

*MATERIALS NEEDED*

-Two bobby pins

-Cousin 24G gold wire

-Cousin Jewelry Basics 4mm Clear Crystals

-Cousin Tis The Season Swirl Acrylic Beads

Step 1: Cut about 2' of your wire. About 1" from the end of the wire, start wrapping right at the bend of the bobby pin; wrap about 5 wraps, nice and tight to secure wire on. Add on a 4mm crystal. Secure the crystal by wrapping the wire twice around the top arm of the bobby pin, right up against the bead.

Step 2: Add on one swirl bead; wrap again twice right after this bead, pulling the wraps tight up against the bead to secure. Continue; add on two more swirl beads, wrapping twice in between the beads. Add on the last 4mm bead and wrap all the way to the end; cut the wire flush when you reach the end!

Quick, simple, easy!

I like to put them on a topknot for a cool but hip look.

Pattern and all photos copyright Allison Beth Cooling. Please do not use/post without linking back and crediting me!