Follow along with this step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make the best spooky lantern swag. What a perfect way to add some Halloween décor to your home. Sandy Sandler the creator of the Bowdabra shows you how to create this awesome Lantern swag. So, let’s get started!
Orange mesh ribbon
Florals (e.g., sunflowers)
Halloween-themed decorations (e.g., black pumpkin)
Greenery
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, fold the ends under some orange mesh ribbon to hide any fraying. Then, scrunch down into the Bowdabra from the top like an accordion.
Now, add some florals going in different directions. Follow with some greenery and flowers. Next, add the black pumpkin and sunflowers.
Next, lay in a piece of purple twinkle ribbon for the tails that you have already dovetailed. To dovetail, fold the ribbon in half and cut at an angle away from the fold.
Now, take a longer piece of purple twinkle ribbon and lay it in the Bowdabra. Fold the ribbon back and forth to make loops for a bow.
Finally, take some black twinkle ribbon place it in the Bowdabra from the top, and scrunch down for a scrunchy bow.
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. The Bowdabra wire makes it so easy!
Fluff and arrange the ribbon and florals. Use the excess wire to tie on to a lantern. You have a gorgeous spooky lantern swag that you can use either inside or out. This swag would also be great as a door bow or centerpiece!
