Make a Drinking Straw Heart Hairpin

You can make a decorative hairpin VERY cheaply with items you already have at home. (If you don't have any straws, a quick trip through the nearest drive-through can remedy that!)

As requested by MANY comments, the last step is a video to explain it a little clearer!

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Step 1: What you'll need:

You will need:

•2 plastic drinking straws
•a bobby pin
•scissors

veherrera says: Jul 16, 2011. 10:40 AM

Im really confused! :( but its a great instructable :)

mduvarsha says: May 8, 2011. 10:55 PM

it is a wonderful art.all girls like it. wowwwwwwwwwww.................................................. wat a mindblowing attractive art

5STARGBLOOD says: Mar 16, 2011. 5:19 PM

it took me 2 tries but i got it im makin sum for my gf whi hope soon to be my fiance

spockck in reply to 5STARGBLOODMar 30, 2011. 5:49 PM

aww thats sweet

JessieT says: Feb 3, 2011. 1:58 PM

Just made one now! - they are so easy to make and look great. Love this instructable!

hathuctien says: Feb 3, 2011. 2:12 AM

it so great. I really love it. :)

xobabikizil says: Jan 27, 2011. 11:55 PM

I love this!! So simple with the video and comes out so cute! I also folded in an extra piece cause I didnt want the cut part to show from the front. Looks great with the dunkin donuts straws. =)

LaurelWashburn says: Jan 19, 2011. 6:04 PM

I just made this. It's so easy and adorable! Excellent instructions- the pictures really helped.

stuffonthemoon says: Jan 11, 2011. 10:44 AM

nice!!!!!

CamillaLuvzMusic says: Dec 19, 2010. 7:46 AM

wooo! thnx for the vid i just finished two! woo!

ashaloo (author) in reply to CamillaLuvzMusicDec 20, 2010. 2:39 PM

No problem!!! Glad it helped you out!

carpfluff says: Dec 15, 2010. 6:06 PM

yay! easy christmas gifts!

ashaloo (author) in reply to carpfluffDec 18, 2010. 5:06 PM

You're right!! They make cute decorations for the packages as well!!

rockadio101 says: Dec 13, 2010. 3:59 PM

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ashaloo (author) in reply to rockadio101Dec 18, 2010. 5:04 PM

Well go get some!

lydwatters says: Dec 12, 2010. 2:17 PM

I am so confused on how to finish it off. Do you have a video of this or anything? jw :) very awesome instructable even though I'm not smart enough to do it haha

ashaloo (author) in reply to lydwattersDec 18, 2010. 5:03 PM

I made a video as requested... Check out the last step!

mikedude524 says: Dec 11, 2010. 7:51 AM

What does the box inside say?

ashaloo (author) in reply to mikedude524Dec 11, 2010. 10:46 AM

Are you referring to my work surface? My crafting area is carpeted, :( so I was using a Rocketdog shoebox to work on...

apathyincarnate in reply to ashalooDec 12, 2010. 8:41 AM

I think he means in the picture for the 2nd to last step. There is a comment box in the middle, but when you mouse over it to see the comment on this step it is overridden by the larger box around the whole thing. :)

Also, I am a little stuck on that step too, but overall great 'ible!

-edit- I am referencing the pictures for Step 3

ashaloo (author) in reply to apathyincarnateDec 18, 2010. 4:54 PM

AHHHH! Okay, thanks for the clarification! It's simply outlining the cross-section that you're supposed to slip the longer straw end under.