Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra shows you how easy it is to make the perfect wedding gift bow in minutes. Watch and learn with this video DIY as Sandy shows you how to turn scraps of ribbon into this elegant gift presentation.
Assorted ribbons (Various widths and lengths)
Ficus and other flocked foliage
Floral picks and rosebud stems
Satin ribbon Decorative elements like lamb’s ears and wedding-themed flowers
Chicago ribbon, Twinkling ribbon, Satin ribbon
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, cut pieces of scrap ribbons and dovetail the ends. To dovetail, fold the ribbon in half and cut at an angle away from the fold.
Now, begin pinching the center of each ribbon strip and scrunch down into the Bowdabra. Shape the ribbon strips as you go.
Next lay in some ficus leaves, baby’s breath, and then lay two lamb’s ears leaves on each side. Lay in a rose and some various wedding florals. Scrunch everything down with the Bowdabra wand.
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. Fluff and arrange the bow.
To add the bow to the gift, cut off any excess wire and then place some heavy-duty glue dots on the back of the bow and attach it to the gift. This perfect wedding gift bow makes your gift almost too beautiful to unwrap!
