Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra shows you how to make the most gorgeous Valentine’s Day scrap ribbon bow in this quick and easy video DIY. This is the perfect time to use up all those scrap ribbon pieces you may have on hand and in the process create a beautiful bow. Use this bow to brighten up a wreath or any Valentine’s Day gifts and so much more.
100-yard Bowdabra bowwire
Large Bowdabra
Bunch of Scrap Ribbons (red burlap, red-white polka dot, red tulle, and white tulle)
Red Flower Decorative Picks
First, fold the bow wire in half, lay it in the Bowdabra, and tuck it underneath the Bowdabra to stay out of the way while you are making your bow.
Next, cut and dovetail the ends of some polka dots, and burlap ribbons for the tails. To dovetail, fold the ribbon in half and cut at an angle away from the fold.
Place them in the Bowabra, shaping as you go. Then add some tulle for extra texture. Next lay in the polka dot ribbon and follow with tulle, add some burlap ribbon and follow with tulle, and so on.
Now place in some red florals. Then, add tulle in white and red. Finish with a scrunchy bow from a longer tulle piece. To make a scrunchy bow, place in the Bowdabra from the top and scrunch down like an accordion.
To finish, 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!
You have the most beautiful Valentine’s Day scrap ribbon bow that would be perfect for a wreath and more.
