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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 1What you'll need:

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You will need:

•2 plastic drinking straws
•a bobby pin
•scissors

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Jul 16, 2011. 10:40 AMveherrera says:

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

May 8, 2011. 10:55 PMmduvarsha says:

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

Mar 16, 2011. 5:19 PM5STARGBLOOD says:

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

Mar 30, 2011. 5:49 PMspockck says:

aww thats sweet

Feb 3, 2011. 1:58 PMJessieT says:

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

Feb 3, 2011. 2:12 AMhathuctien says:

it so great. I really love it. :)

Jan 27, 2011. 11:55 PMxobabikizil says:

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. =)

Jan 19, 2011. 6:04 PMLaurelWashburn says:

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

Jan 11, 2011. 10:44 AMstuffonthemoon says:

nice!!!!!

Dec 19, 2010. 7:46 AM

CamillaLuvzMusic says:

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

Dec 20, 2010. 2:39 PMashaloo (author) says:

No problem!!! Glad it helped you out!

Dec 15, 2010. 6:06 PMcarpfluff says:

yay! easy christmas gifts!

Dec 18, 2010. 5:06 PMashaloo (author) says:

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

Dec 13, 2010. 3:59 PMrockadio101 says:

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Dec 18, 2010. 5:04 PMashaloo (author) says:

Well go get some!

Dec 12, 2010. 2:17 PMlydwatters says:

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

Dec 18, 2010. 5:03 PMashaloo (author) says:

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

Dec 11, 2010. 7:51 AMmikedude524 says:

What does the box inside say?

Dec 11, 2010. 10:46 AMashaloo (author) says:

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

Dec 12, 2010. 8:41 AMapathyincarnate says:

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

Dec 18, 2010. 4:54 PMashaloo (author) says:

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