The Art of Elastics

Sleek, soft, and stylish-- these three words may easily describe the texture and appeal of elastic headbands. Elastics are often used to adorn young girls' hair, but at a time when creativity has no limits, you can use elastic headbands for your gift wrapping projects, for your clothes, as accessories, as accents for your attire, and on special days, as the perfect addition to any special design or furnishing.

You can utilize elastic headbands in a variety of ways. The list I composed below are just are just a few things you can do with a bit of creativity and probably a yard of skinny or printed elastic.

Printed and lacy elastics may be used as a bouquet wrap for weddings and other special events.

Add a fashion jewelry brooch to give your bouquet wrap a bit of style. There's no need to add more than one brooch or embellishment-- you wouldn't want to take the attention away from the bride!

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Others have also used elastics and laces for their wedding cards and invitations. Instead of lace, use elastic headbands which are cheaper, more elegant and sturdier. Your wedding guests will have those wedding invitations intact for years to come.

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You can also use elastic headbands with embellishments or a brooch to complete your wedding gown and hairstyle.

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There are so many things you can do with elastic headbands. Beautify your clothes and attire with it, make your parties more memorable, your gifts more enjoyable to open and your DIY crafts, more unique. It's time to forget about lace and ribbons that easily tear.