Video how to – Make a luxury gift bow in minutes with Bowdabra

Learn how to turn a simple gift package into something truly special with this luxury gift bow! So easy to create in minutes with the amazing Bowdabra bow maker.

Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra, shows you how to create this gorgeous bow using ribbon and a simple floral accent. It’s the perfect addition to Mother’s Day gifts, wedding gifts, birthdays, and any special occasion.

Materials:

Bowdabra ribbons

1 yard – #7809 Elite Velvet/ 2-sided Ribbon, 1-1/2 In Gold/Gold

2.5 yards (plus enough to tie around a box) #8850 Borderline Ribbon, 11/2 wide in Blush

1 yard  #4100 Wired Lamé Ribbon, 2-1/2 wide in Gold

3 – Rose picks

Bowdabra

Bowdabra Bow Wire

Instructions:

First, prepare your gift package by wrapping it in some craft paper. Then, cut a piece of 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, lay some pieces of the gold lame ribbon which have already been dovetailed.

Now, using the borderline ribbon, make a multi-loop twist and fold bow. Scrunch in the ribbon, 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.

Next, create a shoelace bow with the crushed velvet ribbon. To make a little shoelace bow, in the center of a piece of ribbon, and scrunch it down into the Bowdabra.  Now bring one side across and scrunch down, then bring the other side across and scrunch down.

Add three little roses right in the center. 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, open and shape out the bow and pull down the tails. Use the excess wire to tie the bow to your prepared wrapped package ribbon. When you tie it onto the gift, you may want to tie it like a shoelace so that the recipient can keep the luxury gift bow if desired.