How to make an elegant Willow Wreath with Bowdabra
A natural and unique decorated willow wreath is the perfect way to welcome Spring or any type of celebration for that matter! It’s a simple yet eye-catching way to highlight a gorgeous Bowdabra bow, too!
Try this super easy and so elegant willow wreath this spring by Bowdabra designer, Gail from Purple Hues and me. Enjoy this gorgeous wreath all season long!
Let’s begin by positioning and gluing on flowers and stems along the bottom of the willow wreath. The selected flowers should complement the ribbon.
To Make the Bowdabra Bow:
Begin with the Bowdabra bow-making tool by folding a 20″ length of bow wire in half and placing it in the Bowdabra, tucking ends under.This length will be enough to make a loop to hang your wreath! Next, leave the ribbon on the roll crease it about an inch from the end of the ribbon, and insert it down into the Bowdabra. Then fold over a five-and-a-half-inch loop, twist, and press into the Bowdabra.
Fold and twist the ribbon to make a matching loop on the opposite side, down into the Bowdabra.
Check to make sure the loops are the same length (5.5″) by holding them up against the Bowdabra tower.
Then make four more loops – two at 4.5″ and two at 3.5″on either side for a total of six loops.
Scrunch all the loops down using the Bowdabra wand.
Cut off the excess ribbon with scissors and thread the two loose ends of the bow wire through the loop, pulling tightly and tie in a knot at the back, gently pulling it out.
To finish the bow, take a small piece of ribbon – enough to go around the center of the bow – and fold it in thirds.
As an afterthought, I decided to add ribbon tails which is so easy to do after the bow is made. Just cut a 15″ strip of ribbon. Fold in half to find the center and squeeze together against the back of the bow and in between the finishing strip, gluing in place.
Dovetail the ends by folding the ribbon together and cutting at an angle from the bottom corner tip up to the fold. Then fluff the bow and straighten the tails.
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