Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra is here to show you how to easily make stunning ribbon flowers in minutes. This flower bow would be beautiful on any centerpiece. This flower would be beautiful on a charger plate at every place setting for a party or event!
Ribbon strips 10 ½” and 1 ½” wide
Blue Ribbon strips 8” long
Pink ribbon strips 4” long with the ends rounded (petals)
2” x 2” piece of gold mesh
Bowdabra bow wire
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 the 10 ½” ribbon strips for the tails. Now, add the 8” long ribbon strips where you have already dovetailed all the ends. To dovetail, fold the ribbon in half and cut at an angle away from the fold.
Next, begin to lay in the pink petal ribbon pieces to form the flower.
Finally scrunch in the gold mesh for the flower 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. The Bowdabra wire makes it so easy!
To finish, fluff and arrange your flower bow. Pull up the petals and adjust the tails. Wired ribbon is the key to making perfect flower bows. Use these stunning ribbon flowers to dress up and add elegance to any event!
