5 Amazing Things You Can Make with Elastic Headbands

Elastic headbands are often found adorning the heads of babies and ladies who want to showcase a boho-chic vibe, but there are plenty of other things you can do-- and make-- with a yard of fold-over elastic-- just ask the DIY experts!Many DIY projects today make use of elastic headbands to decorate the finished product or to hold the finished item altogether.

These popular hair accessories now double as popular DIY decorative material, so don't be surprised to see them on a dress, on shoes, and even, on bouquets of flowers used in weddings and similar occasions.


There are five (5) amazing things you can with elastic headbands and you can use them as...

Stylish Camera Strap

By RStyle.me

This camera strap cover also has a rosette attached to it. You can find these flower heads in any place that sells elastic headbands since these rosettes and flower heads are often used to embellish the look.

By Designlovefest.com

The straps above were made with cloth, but you can use fold-over elastic or elastic headbands as an alternative.

Alternatives to Washi Tape

Washi tape has gained quite a following, but the best alternatives to it, according to avid DIY hobbyists and veterans are elastic headbands, which are sturdier and more fashionable.

You can even add rosettes and flower heads on elastic headbands while washi tapes rely entirely on their prints. When it comes to making customizations, you can do more with fold-over elastic.

For Tying Gift Boxes

You don't need rolls and rolls of ribbons and lace for this; an old yard of elastic headbands will do. Aside from tying gift boxes with fold-over elastic, you can also use elastic to beautify mason jars or an empty bottle.

Although lace were used for most of the projects above, you can substitute them with fold-over elastic and elastic headbands. Instead of making lace appliques, use mesh flowers or flower centers, instead.



As Belts and Accents for your Attire

By Pinklemonade.Blog.com

You can use just about anything on your clothes and it would still look good. The mannequin above wears an elastic headband, turned belt, as well as a flower piece.

By Rufflesandstuff.com

As a Bouquet Wrap

Finally, elastic headbands are also ideal for keeping a group of flowers tightly, together.

By Stylemepretty.com

You can add a brooch to the elastic headband that keeps the bouquet in place and it would look more elegant. Feel free to mix and match colors to add a more playful appeal.