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creative projects repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Tennis Ball Hair Bow

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This upcycled tennis ball hair bow was created as part of a sponsored post for Voya Financial.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

We’re in the middle of Wimbledon and that gets my repurposing mind reeling with ideas!  I’ve shared ideas before for repurposing tennis racquets but I decided to take it another step and repurpose a tennis ball!  This upcycled tennis ball hair bow is the perfect accessory for summer!

upcycled tennis ball hair bow

To make a hair bow, you’ll need an old or new tennis ball, sharp scissors, a small screwdriver, pliers, and hot glue.  

I prefer to save money by hitting up the stash of retired tennis gear in the garage.  I love the feeling of accomplishment that comes with a repurposed project: coming up with an idea that’s a little out of the box and reusing something that didn’t seem useful any more.  But my favorite thing about repurposing is saving money!

Voya Financial, Inc. likes to help you save money, too.  They help Americans plan, invest, and protect their savings to make retirement better.  This month, Voya Financial is celebrating Wimbledon and joining in the upcycling movement to show how saving money can be fun!

tennis balls for repurposing

Ready to repurpose?  Let’s make a hair bow!

Use sharp scissors to poke a hole along the seam of the tennis ball, then trim all along the seam.  Be careful not to cut yourself when you’re poking into the ball!  Once you have the cut started, you can also tear along most of the seam.  Getting started is the hardest part.

how to make headband from a tennis ball

When you’ve cut along the entire seam, you’ll have two separate pieces of tennis ball.  Each piece can be used to make a hair bow.

You’ll also need to cut a small rectangle to use as the center of the bow.  If you don’t want to cut up a tennis ball just for that piece, you can also substitute coordinating ribbon or trim.  Tennis-themed ribbon would be super cute!

cut tennis ball for upcycled craft

In order to be able to get a nice shape for the bow, you have to remove the rubber inside.  Depending on how new or old the ball is, and the manufacturer, this can be a bit tricky!  Use a small screwdriver to separate the rubber from the outer felt piece and use pliers to separate and pull.  Don’t worry if some small pieces of rubber remain.

inside of tennis ball

Pinch the middle together at the halfway point along the bow and hot glue it into position.

tennis ball hair clip

Attach the center piece of felt with hot glue …

upcycled tennis ball bow

… and you have an adorable hair bow upcycled from that old retired tennis gear!

Hot glue the bow onto a headband, hair clip, or ponytail holder …

repurposed tennis ball headband

… and wear it in style!  My younger girls love this unique bow idea!

repurposed tennis ball hair bow

Have you repurposed old tennis gear?  I’d love to see what you’ve done.  Share a photo on the Dukes and Duchesses facebook page!  And while you’re on facebook, be sure to follow Voya Financial for great tips for saving for the future!


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

    July 6, 2017 at 6:56 am

    What a great repurpose, and super cute! I never would of thought of making a bow out of a tennis ball. Way to go thinking outside the box. Love it!

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  2. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    July 7, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    Super cute! My kids take tennis lessons as do I so maybe I can make a Mommy and Me tennis hair accessories!! Visiting from BFF Party.

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