Hi there! I’m Lisa with Crafting With Mimi and a proud member of the Bowdabra design team. Today, I’m excited to guide you through a step-by-step tutorial to create a stunning patriotic decor piece for your home.
This project is also perfect for gift giving to those serving or have served or for any proud American. Feel free to unleash your creativity and add your personal touches to make this project uniquely yours. Let’s get started on crafting something truly special.
8 X 10 Shadowbox
Paint or stain of choice. I used Raw Umber by Basics/Sponge Brush
3 Wood Star embellishments
Hot glue
Mod Podge
Staple gun/staples (use hot glue if needed)
Star Spangled Banner Printable
First, stain the shadow box with Raw umber acrylic paint thinned with a little water. Next, get a Star Spangled Banner music sheet printable from the internet. Rather than cutting use a ruler to tear the sides, top, and bottom of the page.
Now, spread some ModPodge on the inside of the shadow box and place the printed paper on top. Spread some more ModPodge on top to seal.
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 some patriotic color berries into the Bowdabra. Next, lay in the red gingham ribbon and begin making loops back and forth making sure the loops are about the same size. If the ribbon has a right and wrong side make sure you twist and fold to make sure the right side is always facing up.
Then, do the same with the patriotic gingham ribbon.
Now, 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. Clip off the excess wire, fluff up the loops, and arrange the bow.
Finally, staple or hot glue the bow to the shadow box and optionally add some stars to the corners. You have a beautiful patriotic decor piece to proudly display!
