Spring and summer are the perfect seasons to bring some fresh and colorful decor into your home. One easy way to do this is by creating your own DIY wreath and bow. Not only is it a fun and creative activity, but it can also be a cost-effective way to decorate your home. In this tutorial, with just a few simple bow-making materials, we’ll go over step-by-step instructions on how to create a lovely spring/summer wreath and bow.
Watch this Facebook Live as Nick from Nick’s Seasonal Décor teaches how to Create DIY Spring Wreaths & Bows in a super-easy way!
DIY Spring/Summer Bow Wreath (Starts At 1:15)
Materials Required:
- 100-Yard Bowdabra Bow Wire
- Large Bowdabra
- Black-White Gingham Ribbon Roll
- Grapevine Wreath
- Greenery (Fern) Picks, Floral Bush Picks
- Hot Glue
DIY Spring/Summer Bow Wreath
Process:
- Nick folds the bow wire in half and tucks it underneath the Bowdabra.
- After cutting off the long tails from the black-white gingham ribbon roll, he creates one loop (loop about 3 ½” and tails about 6” – 8”) and places it into the Bowdabra.
- In the same fashion, he creates 6 more loops.
- 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.
- In the end, he sticks the bow securely to the wreath and adds some decorative greenery and floral bush picks with hot glue.
DIY Funky Bow With Long Tails (Starts At 8:46)
Materials required:
- 100-yard Bowdabra bow wire
- Large Bowdabra
- Beige Burlap Ribbon Roll
DIY Funky Bow With Long Tails
Process:
- Nick folds the bow wire in half and tucks it underneath the Bowdabra.
- After cutting off the long tails ( 24” on each side) from the burlap ribbon roll, he places it right into the Bowdabra.
- He places the ribbon in, creates one loop, and cuts it off. In the same fashion, he creates 5 more loops on the Bowdabra.
- 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.
And there you have it, a beautiful DIY spring/summer wreath and bow! Hang it on your front door or anywhere else you want to add a touch of fresh, colorful decor to your home. With these simple steps, you can create a beautiful and personalized wreath and bow that will brighten up any space in your home. Get creative and experiment with different flower combinations and ribbon colors to make a wreath that is uniquely yours!
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