5 Amazing DIY Christmas Decoration Ideas – Ribbon Bows & Wreaths

With Christmas always on our mind, we can’t help but share these 5 amazing DIY Christmas decoration ideas – ribbon bows and wreaths with you. Watch Nick from Nick’s Seasonal Décor on Bowdabra Facebook Live, with DIY Christmas funky, traditional bows and a Christmas wreath. After watching this tutorial, not only can you make a very pretty ribbon bow, but you can put it up on your tree or a wreath for everyone to see. Follow the tutorial and learn to make wreath bows like a pro!

Grab Bowdabra Ultimate Christmas Ribbon Kit and learn how to make easy Christmas bows and wreaths in minutes with our step-by-step directions.

 

3-2-1 Bow (Starts at 4:10)

Materials required:

• 100-yard Bowdabra bow wire
• Large Bowdabra
• 2-1/2″ La Di Dots (wired), Red/White Ribbon Roll

Process:

1. Nick folds the bow wire in half and tucks it underneath the Bowdabra.
2. After cutting off the tails from the wired la di dots red/white color ribbon roll, he places them right into the Bowdabra.
3. He takes the ribbon, flips it inside out, places it on the Bowdabra, and creates 3 big loops (6”) on either side of the Bowdabra.
4. Next, he creates 2 comparatively smaller loops (3”) on either side of the Bowdabra and 1 button loop (2”).
5. He secures the bow with several wire knots in the back and finishes off by fluffing the loops.

 

DIY Funky Christmas Bow (Starts At 7:50)

Materials Required:

• 100-Yard Bowdabra Bow Wire
• Large Bowdabra
• 2-1/2″ x Snowflake (wired), Turquoise color ribbon roll

 

Process:

1. Nick folds the bow wire in half and tucks it underneath the Bowdabra.
2. After cutting off the tails from the snowflake ribbon roll, he places them right into the Bowdabra.
3. Using the same ribbon roll, he creates one loop, cuts it off, and places it right into the Bowdabra.
4. In the same fashion, he creates 4 more loops on the Bowdabra.
5. He secures the bow with several wire knots in the back and finishes off by fluffing the loops and cutting the dovetail pattern on the tail ends.

 

DIY Christmas Wreath (Starts At 12:00)

Materials Required:

• 100-Yard Bowdabra Bow Wire
• Large Bowdabra
• 2-1/2″ Red-Burgundy-Emerald Green Plaid (wired) Ribbon Roll
• Grapevine Wreath
• Artificial Red glittery berry sprays, greenery pine picks
• Hot Glue

 

 Process:

1. Nick folds the bow wire in half and tucks it underneath the Bowdabra.
2. After cutting off the long tails from the Red-Burgundy-Emerald Green Plaid ribbon roll, he places them right into the Bowdabra.
3. Using the same ribbon roll, he creates 8 loops (5”) on the Bowdabra.
4. He secures the bow with several wire knots in the back and finishes off by fluffing the loops.
5. In the end, he sticks the bow securely to the wreath and adds some decorative artificial pine greenery picks and red glitter berry sprays with hot glue.

 

DIY Christmas Bow (Starts At 22:56)

Materials Required:

• 100-Yard Bowdabra Bow Wire
• Large Bowdabra
• Deco Holiday (wired), Red/Green Color Ribbon Roll

 

Process:

1. Nick folds the bow wire in half and tucks it underneath the Bowdabra.
2. He cuts off a bunch of tails from the deco holiday red/green ribbon roll and places them right into the Bowdabra one by one.
3. Next, he pulls the bow wire from one end to the other and ties the bow.
4. He finishes off by fluffing the loops and cutting the dovetail pattern on the tail ends.

 

DIY Mini Bow (Starts At 28:03)

Materials Required:

• 100-Yard Bowdabra Bow Wire
• Mini Bowdabra
• 1-1/2″ Candy Cane (wired), Red/White Color Ribbon Roll

 

Process:

1. Nick folds the bow wire in half and tucks it underneath the Bowdabra.
2. After cutting off the tails from the candy cane red/white ribbon roll, he places them right into the Bowdabra.
3. He takes the ribbon, flips it inside out, places it on the Bowdabra, and creates 8 loops and 1 button loop.
4. Next, he pulls the bow wire from one end to the other and ties the bow.
5. He finishes off by fluffing the loops.

 

 

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