Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra shows you how to make the best Patriotic decoration in just minutes. Get a head start on your holiday décor in July when there is plenty of time before the rush.
Materials:
Mesh Ribbon
Various Flowers and Garlands
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 patriotic decorations.
Next, take the mesh ribbon, roll the ends, find the center, and then scrunch it down into the Bowdabra. When you get to the end roll the ends under so that the mesh fraying does not show.
Now, take the blue florals and lay them in the Bowdabra one on each side. Keep adding florals in the same manner. Then, add the patriotic ribbon tails on which the ends have been dovetailed. To dovetail, fold the ribbon in half and cut at an angle away from the fold.
Lay in a piece of garland, and follow that with another patriotic ribbon tail facing the opposite direction from the first tail. Then add some more garland.
Next, add some white roses and flowers in alternating directions.
Make the bow
Now, use a longer piece of patriotic ribbon, twist and fold over to make loops back and forth. Finish with a smaller button loop.
Add a large red carnation to the center. 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.
Finally, shape out all the loops and florals.
You have the best patriotic decoration that will double as a door swag or amazing centerpiece!
