If you don't like cuteness, pink, pops and girly stuff, then look away now!
Today's fabulous tutorial is courtesy of the talented Sheila from Just Wright Candy Buffets! I met Sheila through Bird's Party Facebook fan page and I'm beyond delighted that she agreed to share this really fun tutorial with us here on the blog!
Following on from yesterday's Pink Garden Party post, I think this would make a really rather fabulous party favor for any girly party, don't you agree? :)
Hello fellow Bird’s Party fans!! I’m Sheila, from Just Wright Candy Buffets. It’s a pleasure to meet you and I’m honored that Bird asked me to share my method of creating Ponytail Pops with you. This idea came about from a client’s request for a non-candy party favor for her daughter’s birthday party and the general idea came from this photo below.
To make these adorable pops, you’ll need the following items:
* Ponytail Holders
* Styrofoam Balls
* Lollipop Sticks
* Craft Glue
* Scissors
* Clear Gift Wrap
* Ribbon
Let’s get started creating our Ponytail Pops!!
The packet of Styrofoam balls had three sizes and I elected to use the largest one, measuring two inches (approximately five centimeters). Group the ponytail holders to include one of each shade to ensure even color distribution.
The packet of Styrofoam balls had three sizes and I elected to use the largest one, measuring two inches (approximately five centimeters). Group the ponytail holders to include one of each shade to ensure even color distribution.
1. Place the first band around the ball
2. Continue adding bands, until it looks like this and the ball is covered.
5. Insert stick into ball, then remove stick and add glue to tip.
7. Reinsert stick and allow glue to dry a minute or so.
8. Grab your roll of clear wrap and cut into squares. The size depends on the size of your pop,
but makes sure it’s large enough to cover it while leaving a little overhang.
9. Pull all ends of clear wrap towards stick, then cut ribbon and tie ribbon around twisted plastic.
Length of ribbon is up to you based on the size bow you want to create.
And you have Ponytail Pops!!
You can also view a video tutorial on Sheila's Blog here.
2. Continue adding bands, until it looks like this and the ball is covered.
5. Insert stick into ball, then remove stick and add glue to tip.
7. Reinsert stick and allow glue to dry a minute or so.
8. Grab your roll of clear wrap and cut into squares. The size depends on the size of your pop,
but makes sure it’s large enough to cover it while leaving a little overhang.
9. Pull all ends of clear wrap towards stick, then cut ribbon and tie ribbon around twisted plastic.
Length of ribbon is up to you based on the size bow you want to create.
And you have Ponytail Pops!!
You can also view a video tutorial on Sheila's Blog here.
Thanks so much Sheila for sharing you genius idea with us!! And if you too have a fabulous party tutorial, it would be a shame to keep it to yourself - So come share it here! :)
