How to decorate a pretty little gnome with Bowdabra

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here, using the Bowdabra to decorate a pretty little Gnome.

 

Who doesn’t love gnomes??? Stop by your local Dollar Tree to see the variety of available gnomes. She is a pretty little gnome, but really needs a Bowdabra Bow to make her stand out.

Supplies:

Bowdabra Bow Making Kit
Bowdabra Bow Wire
Ribbons
Metal Gnome

Instructions:

First, cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire, fold it in half, and insert it into the Bowdabra.  You will have a loop on one side and two loose wires on the other side.  This will serve as your slipknot. Tuck the ends under to stay out of the way while you are making your bow.

Place 2 strips of ribbon, each 6″ in length, in the Bowdabra channel.
Dove-tail the edges of each.

Next, start creating the bow by placing the ribbon in the channel.
Be sure to leave a 2″ length.
Create loops by passing the ribbon through the channel, twirling it on each turn.

Continue in this manner until you have created the desired number of loops.
I created 3 loops on each side.

After creating the loops on either side, I used the bow wand to push the ribbons into the channel.
Next, place some raffia in the channel.

Pull up on the bow wire, threading the ends through the loop.

Pull tight, turn to the back, and tie a knot.

Fluff out the loops.

Finishing your Fall Gnome.

Use the excess bow wire to tie on the bow for a pretty little Gnome Wall hanging.
Hang her up and enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

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