How to make a super simple bow for Valentine’s Day

Join Sandy Sandler, creator of Bowdabra, to make a super simple bow for Valentine’s Day! Perfect for adding a festive touch!

Materials:

2 yards of 1.5″ wide wired Love Letters ribbon red/red
Bowdabra
Bowdabra Bow Wire

Instructions:

First, cut a piece of gold Bowdabra bow wire.  Then, 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.

Next, cut a piece of ribbon and dovetail the ends. To dovetail, fold the ribbon in half and cut at an angle away from the fold. Then lay it in the Bowdabra for the tails.

Make a multi-loop twist and fold bow.  Using about a yard of the heart pring ribbon, scrunch down, then bring the ribbon across and scrunch down, twist, and repeat.  Continue making loops back and forth, twisting and scrunching down into the Bowdabra.  Make sure the wrong sides are always on the inside of the bow. For the final loop, make a button loop with the final bit of ribbon.

Now, scrunch everything down with the Bowdabra wand.  Then, insert the loose wires through the loop and pull tight while the bow is still in the Bowdabra. Then, remove the bow from the Bowdabra, separate the ends, turn to the back, and tie a knot.  Tie a double knot for extra security.

Finally, pull apart the loops and arrange the bow, pulling down the tails.  This super simple bow is perfect for wreaths, gifts, door bows, or anywhere you choose.