Easy DIY Classic Style Wreath & Bows – Bowdabra Crafts

DIY crafts are a great way to spice up the holiday season. If you’re looking for an easy DIY activity to add to your list, learning how to make classic-style wreaths & bows is a great addition. Not only do they add flair to home and package decorations, but they’re easy crafts for any DIY beginner. With a few simple steps, we’re showing you how to make these DIY classic style wreaths & bows.

Watch this Facebook Live as Nick from Nick’s Seasonal Décor teaches how to make gorgeous DIY classic style wreaths & bows. Follow the step-by-step instructions and craft these easy classic DIY bows & wreaths now!

DIY Classic Style Bow Wreath (Starts At 1:38)

Materials Required:

• 100-Yard Bowdabra Bow Wire
• Large Bowdabra
• Printed Plaid White-Brown Check Ribbon Roll
• 14” Grapevine Wreath
• Decorative Magnolia Flower Stem With Leaves sprays/picks
• Hot Glue

DIY Classic Style Wreath

Process:

1. Nick folds the bow wire in half and tucks it underneath the Bowdabra.
2. After cutting off the long tails (14” long on either side) from the white-brown check plaid 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 4 loops (3 ½” – 4”) and 1 button loop (2 ½” – 3”).
4. 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.
5. In the end, he sticks the bow securely to the wreath and adds some decorative magnolia flower stem with leaves sprays/picks with hot glue.

DIY Large Funky Bow (Starts At 4:24)

Materials required:

• 100-yard Bowdabra bow wire
• Large Bowdabra
• Printed Plaid White-Brown Check Ribbon Roll

DIY Large Funky Bow

Process:

1. Nick folds the bow wire in half and tucks it underneath the Bowdabra.
2. He creates one loop with the white-brown check plaid ribbon, cuts it off, and places it right into the Bowdabra.
3. In the same fashion, he creates 4 more loops on the Bowdabra.
4. 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 Deco Mesh Ribbon Bow (Starts At 8:55)

Materials required:

• 100-yard Bowdabra bow wire
• Large Bowdabra
• 3” Green Deco Mesh Ribbon Roll

DIY Deco Mesh Ribbon Bow

Process:

1. Nick folds the bow wire in half and tucks it underneath the Bowdabra.
2. He takes the ribbon, flips it inside out, places it on the Bowdabra, and creates 9 loops.
3. He secures the bow with several wire knots in the back
4. Next, he cuts off the tails and attaches them to the bow with the wire.

DIY Classic Traditional Bow (Starts At 13:12)

Materials required:

• 100-yard Bowdabra bow wire
• Large Bowdabra
• Denim Blue Sparkle Glitter Ribbon Roll

DIY Traditional Bow

Process:

1. Nick folds the bow wire in half and tucks it underneath the Bowdabra.
2. After cutting off the tails (24” long) from the denim blue sparkle glitter 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 (4”).
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.

DIY Funky Bow (Starts at 24:12)

Materials Required:

• 100-Yard Bowdabra Bow Wire
• Mini Bowdabra
• Lime Green and White Striped Ribbon Roll

DIY Funky Bow

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 lime green & white striped ribbon roll.
3. Next, he takes one piece of ribbon (from that bunch of tails), creates one loop, and places it right into the Bowdabra.
4. In the same process, he creates 5 more loops.
5. He creates a total of 6 loops.
6. 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.

Easy DIY Bowdabra Classic Style Wreath & Bows

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