Hi there! I’m Joette from the Bowdabra Design Team, and today I’m excited to guide you through a delightful no glue wreath. It’s true! this wreath is created in minutes without any glue! Whether you’re new to crafting or a seasoned expert, you’ll discover simple steps to create a charming wreath that’s perfect for celebrating love. Let’s get started and brighten up your decor!
Materials:
Bowdabra
Bowdabra Bow Wire
18”’ Grapevine Wreath
3 yds – 2.5”‘wide Wired Burlap Ribbon
2 yards – 2.5” wide matching Wired Ribbon
2 yds – 2.5” wide matching Wired Ribbon
1 yd – 1.5” wide matching Wired Ribbon
Open garden rose or peony bloom stem/pick
Ficus Branch
Filler Flower Stem
2 – Stems of Caspia Flower
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 bow.
Next, take a pre-cut length of burlap ribbon, find and pinch the center, and lay it in the Bowdabra.
Next, take about 3 1/2 yards of the same burlap ribbon and make a twist-and-fold bow. Place one end in the Bowdabra, twist, and bring the ribbon over to the other side making a loop. Twist and repeat back and forth to make the bow. You can pull up the loops to measure and make sure they are approximately the same size. Continue folding and twisting till the end of the ribbon.
Now, add a piece of heart print ribbon scrunching down in the center for tails. Next, using the same heart print ribbon make another fold and twist bow making the loops a little smaller than the previous bow. Scrunch everything down with the Bowdabra wand.
Now add another piece of polka dot ribbon for a tail and using the same ribbon use 1 1/2 yards to create the third fold and twist bow, again making the loops a bit smaller. Add some greenery and filler flowers.
Finishing the bow
Next, using a different rose ribbon make a sort of shoe bow. Find the center and scrunch in the Bowdabra, then bring one side over to make a loop and repeat with the other side making a matching loop. Lay in a large rose floral.
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!
Pull your loops open arrange the florals and fluff your bow all around. Use the excess bow wire to tie the bow onto your easy no glue wreath!