DIY: Easy Team Gifts - Hair Ribbons

Our team doesn’t order team gear until January, so the biggest distinction between the members of the varsity team and members of the freshmen team is the lack of red Marist Crew clothing. The seniors on our team decided to help the freshmen out by making hair bows for them. Although hair ribbons are something usually reserved for volleyball or softball teams, they appreciated it! Here's how to do it:

Ingredients

·         rolls of 2 different colored hair ribbon ($12 at Michaels)

·         fabric paint ($4 at Michaels)

·         elastic hair ties ($3 at Rite Aid)

Procedure

1. Cut hair ribbon to a length that can be tied into a bow. We cut the ribbon to be about 14” long.

2. Write your team acronym or number on hair ribbon in fabric paint. 

MWC for Marist Women's Crew

3. Wait for fabric paint to dry. This usually takes a couple hours.

4. Tie two different colored ribbons onto a hair tie.

Angie put the hair tie on a bottle to make it easier to tie the ribbon on

5. Tie the ribbons into a bow. 

 6. Give to team members. Smile!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Enjoy your food overindulgence and extra sleep. Don't forget to vote for your favorite nail polish name in the Poll section of the blog! 

Reader Contest: Win Nail Polish!

The Background
At practice last year, my team was talking (as usual) about nail polish. We were discussing how much we like the names of the colors. They might sound a little ridiculous at times, but they are just so damn catchy, it's hard not to smile when you hear names like "My Chihuahua Bites" or "Uh-Oh Roll Down the Window". However, there aren't many "athletic" sounding nail polish names (OPI's "Yo-Gotta Get This Blue" is probably the closest thing I've seen). This contest is to see who can come up with the most creative, athletic sounding nail polish name. It can be related to any sport or any activity as long as it's creative!

Contest Rules
Submit your name (and a way to contact you), your nail polish name, and what color you imagine it to be via email or the comment section below.
For example: Tory (trainingintransition@gmail.com),  "I'd Rather Row and Lose Than Be a Cheerleader", bright pink

In one week, readers will be able vote on their favorite nail polish name.

And the prize?
My two favorite nail polish colors. It's a surprise! =) And I will ship anywhere. Yes, even to England. So comment or email me  and WIN!