Hi, I’m Joette from the Bowdabra Design Team! Today, I’m showing you how to make an inexpensive $3 fall bow using just two different pattern rolls of 2.5” wired ribbon. This budget-friendly bow is made in the Large Bowdabra® and is a simple way to add a big pop of fall color to wreaths, door décor, centerpieces, gifts, and more!

Materials

2 different pattern rolls of 2.5” wired ribbon

Large Bowdabra®

Bowdabra® Bow Wire

Instructions:

First, 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, cut a length of printed 1 1/2″ wide dollar tree seasonal ribbon and place it in the Bowdabra for the tails.

Then make a circle bow with another length of ribbon. To make a circle bow, place the right side of the ribbon down into the Bowdabra, bring the other side across, and lay the right side of the ribbon in the Bowdabra. Then, find the center and scrunch that down.

Now, with the second printed 1 1/2″ wide ribbon, create an “X” shape. Place one length of ribbon facing up and cross over another length of ribbon facing down, making an “X”.

Using the same print ribbon, make a shoe lace bow. Find the center of the 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.

Repeat for another shoelace bow with the first print 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, fluff and shape the $3 fall bow and use it for decor and so much more!

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