The Easiest Way to Make DIY Bows and Wreaths: Bowdabra Tutorial

Do you want to add a touch of elegance and creativity to your gift packaging or home decor? Making bows and wreaths is a fun and rewarding DIY project that allows you to customize your creations to suit any occasion. If you’re a beginner or short on time, fret not! In this tutorial, with just a few simple bow-making materials, we’ll guide you through the easiest way to make bows and wreaths, ensuring that you can achieve beautiful results effortlessly.

Watch this Facebook Live as Nick from Nick’s Seasonal Décor teaches how to create simple DIY wreaths & bows in a super-easy way! Let’s dive in!

DIY Funky Bow (Starts At 1:36)

Materials required:

• 100-yard Bowdabra bow wire
• Large Bowdabra
• Black-White Polka Dot Ribbon Roll

 

Process: 

1. Nick folds the bow wire in half and tucks it underneath the Bowdabra.
2. After cutting off the 6 long tails from the ribbon roll, he creates 6 loops (loops about 3 ½” – 4” and tails about 5” – 6”) and places them simultaneously on alternative sides.  
3. 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 Bow Wreath (Starts At 11:14)

 Materials Required:

• 100-Yard Bowdabra Bow Wire
• Large Bowdabra
• Burlap Ribbon Roll
• Grapevine Wreath
• White Flower Stem with Leaves sprays/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 ( 24” on each side) from the burlap ribbon roll, he places it into the Bowdabra.
3. He places the ribbon in and creates 11 loops (4 ½” – 5”) into 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 white flower stems with leaves sprays with hot glue.

 

DIY Loopy Bow (Starts at 25:42)

 Materials Required: 

• 100-Yard Bowdabra Bow Wire
• Large Bowdabra
• Butterfly 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 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.
4. Using the same ribbon, he creates 2 comparatively smaller loops and 1 button loop.
5. He secures the bow with several wire knots in the back and finishes off by fluffing the loops.

 

And there you have it, a beautiful DIY wreath and a few amazing bows! 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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