How to make an epic patriotic holiday wreath

Join Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra Bow Maker, in this step-by-step tutorial on how to create a unique, festive, and patriotic holiday wreath. This DIY project is perfect for celebrating Christmas in July or adding a patriotic touch to your holiday decor.

Sandy will guide you through each step, from laying down the Bowdabra bow wire to arranging the final touches on your wreath. If you enjoy this tutorial and want to see more, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook. We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for future projects in the comments below.

Materials:

Bowdabra bow maker

Bowdabra bow wire

Floral greenery

White artificial Roses

Red faux hydrangeas

White berry picks

Pine foliage pick

Artificial leaves

Patriotic ribbon

Pine wreath

Instructions:

First, 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.

Next, lay in your greenery followed by the white roses. Now, lay in some red hydrangeas and roses. Now, scrunch everything down with the Bowdabra wand.  Thread the loose wires through the loop and pull tight.  Remove from the bowdabra, separate the ends, turn to the back, and tie a knot.  Clip the ends. Make two more floral bunches. Set them aside.

Make the swag

Next, cut another piece of bow wire and fold it in half and lay it in the Bowdabra as you did before. Then, lay in the white berry picks, pine foliage pick, red and blue berries pick, white roses, and leaves.

Next place the red, white, and blue patriotic ribbon tails in the Bowdabra.

Now, with the long piece of patriotic ribbon place it in the Bowdabra and twist and fold making loops back and forth being sure to have the right side of the ribbon facing up. Finish with the last red hydrangea.

Now, thread the wires through the loop and pull tight.  Remove from the Bowdabra, turn to the back, separate the ends, and tie a knot.

To finish, take the floral bunches and attach them to the wreath by twisting the pine branches around them to secure. Take the swag and attach it to the pine wreath in the same way.

Fluff your bow and arrange the florals and you have an epic patriotic holiday wreath!