How to Turn Ribbon Scraps into a Stunning shamrock wreath

Watch this DIY video as Bowdabra creator shows you how to turn ribbon scraps into a stunning shamrock wreath for St. Patrick’s Day.  Follow along with the east steps and make your beautiful wreath!

Materials:

Shamrock-shaped wire wreath

Gleam ribbon

Bowdabra bow wire (gold or silver)

Bowdabra bow maker

Assorted ribbon scraps

Decorative succulent

Instructions:

First, cover the wire shamrock wreath frame with green gleam ribbon. Set aside.

Make the bow:

Now, cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire long enough to be able to tie onto the wreath when completed.  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, add various lengths of scrap ribbon into the Bowdabra shaping as you go. Keep laying in the ribbon till you are satisfied with the bow.

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!

Now, pull apart all the ribbons and shape your bow.

To finish, clip or glue the succulent in the center of the bow.  Use the excess bow wire to tie the bow to the wreath! You have a stunning shamrock wreath for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond.

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