DIY Your Halloween Headpiece

Tools and materials:

• Zip ties
• Headband
• Lace
• Fake roses
• Jewelry charms
• Patches
• Gems
• Spray paint
• Glitter

1. Attach zip ties to the headband

Starting with one in the center, attach zip ties to a headband that slowly fan out an angle from the center.

2. Glue a corner piece of lace

Cut out a corner piece of lace in a rounded edge to match the headband.

The corner piece should match up with the center of the headband. Hot glue the piece to the zip ties.

3. Glue a scalloped piece of lace

Hot glue a second piece of lace just above the first. This one has a more scalloped edge.

Whatever lace you choose, make sure it’s visibly different so you have some contrast between the two lace pieces.

This will add an interesting texture.

4. Hot glue fake roses

Hot glue fake roses onto the bottom lace piece. Depending on the size, you’ll have one in the center, and an equal amount on both sides.

5. Glue charms to the scallops

Glue a jewel or charm in each scallop of the topmost piece of lace. I left the last scallop on both sides empty.

6. Place long patches

Attach long patches so one points at the charm in the center, and the rest sit between the other charms. I used some that are laurel-shaped.

7. Cut the zip ties

Cut the zip ties around the lace, alternating between short and long sizes.

8. Glue gems to the zip ties and lace

Glue gems so they cover the zip ties. I also added some gems that followed the general pattern of the lace I used.

9. Spray paint

Spray paint the entire headpiece with black spray paint.

10. Sprinkle gold glitter

Sprinkle gold glitter onto the roses.

Halloween costume with a tiara

Here’s the finished Halloween costume! I finished off the look with a sugar skull-inspired makeup look and gold, statement jewelry pieces.

Let me know what you think about this black and gold ensemble in the comments below!