Keep It Simple
Design your bow style with one or two solid colored to create a stunningly simple bow that can be worn with anything. Basic Grosgrain and satin ribbons are readily available at your local crafts stores and Wal-Mart. Coupled with coupons found in your local paper or store flyers you can pick up a myriad assortment of colors for pennies!
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Add Sophisticated Detail
Want a little more panache? Try adding embellishments like rhinestone trim or decorative ribbon trimming running down the center. Lace edges would be unusually pretty. Painting your initials in vibrant puffy paint or glitter will give your bow a cool 3-D effect. Once again, these items are commonly found at local stores. So stock up when they're on sale.
Use What You Already Have
Try searching the house (or a friend or relatives) for old clothing, fabric and accessories that can be repurpose as cheap hair bows. Your mom's old sequined beret from her disco days would make a fine competition bow. How about your dad's satin disco shirt from the 70's? It could see new life as a boutique bow for a little girl. Your Grandma's old house dress could become a one of a kind patterned hair bow you'd be proud to wear.
Do Something Wild And Unexpected
Outdated wigs and hair pieces can be formed into Lady Gaga hair bows. Check your local beauty supplies, costume and party stores for a variety of styles and colors. Be inventive and unique. Maybe there is a use for purple hair that has nothing to do with Halloween.
Add Little Bits Of Luxury
Patterned hair bows can be made with fat quarters from the fabric store. You can save tons by purchasing these small swatches of luxury fabrics.