Hey there, crafty kids! It’s Lexi from the Bowdabra Design Team, and I’m super thrilled to show you how to make your Halloween gift boo Basket even more awesome. Take them to a whole new level of spookiness by incorporating Sugar Skull socks into our spooky Bowdabra Bow.
Get ready to have a blast as we embark on this kid-friendly craft tutorial together. Let’s unleash our creativity and make those Boo Baskets the talk of the town. Get your crafting supplies ready and let’s dive right in for a hauntingly delightful and spooktacular adventure!
Spooky Cloth
2 x 20” pieces of 2.5” wide Twinkling Ribbon
2 x 10” pieces of 1.5” wide Twinkling Ribbon
A pair of Sugar Skull socks
Bowdabra Scrunchy Ribbon (2 pieces of 4 x 2.5” wide cuts)
Bowdabra Bow Wire
Large Bowdabra
Basket or container of choice
Shredded grass filler
Candy and additional content of choice to fill the basket
Sheet of cellophane or a cellophane bag
First, place a cellophane bag in your choice of containers. Then, add all the candies, toys, and goodies in the cellophane lined container. Next, gather up the cellophane and tie it together with a length of Bowdabra bow wire. Trim off the excess wire and set aside.
Next, 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.
Now, fold the creepy cloth in half to find the center and place it in the Bowdabra. Fold one end over making a loops and repeat this step with the other side.
Next, add purple twinkling ribbon funky bow style. Fold pieces to create a loop and two tails. Repeat with another piece of twinkling ribbon. Then, add two strips of 1 1/2″ wide black twinkling ribbon into the Bowdabra.
Add the sugar skull socks by pinching the end and placing each sock in the Bowdabra making a loop. Repeat with the other sock. Scrunch everything down with the Bowdabra wand.
To finish, take the scrunch ribbon and insert from the top like an accordion. Finally, 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. Use the excess wire to tie the bow on to your Halloween gift basket. Fluff and shape your bow for the most adorable gift boo basket!
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