DIY Stackable Ombre Rhinestone Headbands

During Sisi's naptime today, I made these stackable rhinestone headbands to send in a care package to a friend.  They are so easy and mindless to make.  They also look happy and Springy, and I can't wait to play with other color combos.  I'm thinking black/green/pink (watermelon colors) next!

DIY Stackable Ombre Rhinestone Wrapped Headbands 

Materials:

• super thin metal headbands
• tacky glue or glue gun
• rhinestone trim (I think smaller rhinestones (2 mm) are more wearable for everyday, but chunky rhinestone trim could be pretty for a bride!)  
• embroidery floss in 3 different colors (I used graduated pink tones for an ombre look!)

Directions:

• Cut enough rhinestone trim to cover the length of the headband
• Do 5 or 6 spots of glue on the headband, and attach the rhinestone trim.  It doesn't have to be a permanent bond- just enough to hold the rhinestones in place while you wrap the band.  
• In between each rhinestone, wrap the floss 3 or 4 times around the band.  Do this the whole length of the headband.  
• To start the wrapping process, I simply tied a few knots around the band several rhinestones from the end, then wrapped downward toward the tip and back up over the knots to secure them.
• To end the wrapping process, I tied a knot a few rhinestones from the end, wrapped back over the knots, cut the floss, and used a little glue to secure the frayed end.   

Get wild! 

• Try a strand of pearls, beads, or crystals to mix up the look!  Note that you won't be able to measure out and cut the length of the bead/pearl strand ahead of time because you won't know for sure how far apart the beads/pearls will be until you wrap them.  
• Alternate colors of floss on one headband to create a striped or color-blocked look.  
• Use super thin ribbon, rope, baker's twine, leather, or fabric to wrap.
• Spread 'em out or wear them close together.