Hey everyone! Join us for some fun as first-time bow maker Cindy learns how to create her very own mini Bowdabra cheer bow! At a local animal rescue adoption event, Joette from the Bowdabra Design Team sets up a crafting station where families can make pet collar bows and hair bows. When Cindy, a spirited cheerleader, stops by to chat, Joette pulls out some awesome Bowdabra football ribbon in Cindy’s team colors. Together, they dive into the fun of crafting an easy cheer bow that Cindy will rock with pride all football season long!
26”-28” of the Bowdabra 2.5” wide Football ribbon from their sports collection:
6” of 2.5” wide satin ribbon to match the school colors
Elastic ponytail holder
First, cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire. Fold it in half and lay it in the Bowdabra. You will have a loop on one side and two loose wires on the other. This will be the slip knot. Remove the wires from the ribbon.
Next, cut a length of the football ribbon on which the ends have been pre-dovetailed. Lay it in the Bowdabra for the tails of the cheer bow. To dovetail, fold the ribbon in half and cut at an angle away from the fold.
Now, take another length of the same ribbon and place it right side down in the Bowdabra. Next, bring one side across and scrunch it in the Bowdabra. Repeat with the other side to make a bow.
For the center, we make a scrunchy bow with a second color ribbon. Fold the ribbon under and scrunch in the Bowdabra from the top like an accordion.
Finally, take the Bowdabra wand and scrunch everything down.
Take the loose bow wire thread it through the loop and pull tight while the bow is still in the Bowdabra. Remove from the Bowdabra, turn to the back, and tie a double knot.
fluff the bow and tie it to an elastic ponytail holder and you have an adorable, quick, and super easy cheer bow.
