How to make a beautiful ribbon-wrapped wreath with a stunning bow

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here with a ribbon-wrapped wreath and stunning bow created easily with the Bowdabra.

Supplies:

Bowdabra Bow Maker
Bowdabra Bow Wire
Ribbons
Flowers
Wreath

Instructions:

First, cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire, 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 2 lengths of gold-edged ribbon, each approximately 12″ long, and place in the Bowdabra.

Selecting a gold patterned ribbon, place it in the Bowdara.
Create loops by passing the ribbon through the channel, and twisting it on each turn.

Continue in this manner until you have created the number of desired loops.
I created 4 loops on each side of the channel.
Use the bow wand to push the ribbon into the channel.
This is helpful when using a heavier ribbon.

Thread the loose wires through the loop and pull up on the bow wire. Remove the bow and separate the ends, turn to the back, and tie a knot.

Fluff up the loops.

Wrap the wreath with the matching gold-edged ribbon.
Using a gold floral spray in my stash, I placed it on the wreath, then used the excess bow wire to tie the gold spray and the bow to the wreath.

Dovetail the edges of the ribbon ends and re-fluff out the bow.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph