How to Make a Fun Mardi Gras Bow

Mardi Gras is a holiday filled with color and excitement. Anything goes during Mardi Gras—from the outrageous to the spectacular. Join the festivities and dress up a door wreath with a fun Mardi Gras bow.

Supplies for the Mardi Gras Bow

• Three 48″ lengths Mardi Gras garland (available at Dollar Tree)
• 24″ length Bowdabra Bow Wire
• Fleur de lis pattern
• Hot glue
• Bowdabra Bow Making & Design Tool

Instructions for Making the Mardi Gras Bow

1. Fold the bow wire in half and put in the Bowdabra. Tuck the ends of the wire under the Bowdabra to keep them out of the way.
2. Group the three strands of garland and put the ends in the Bowdabra.
3. Make a loop with all three garland strands.
4. Make a second loop on the opposite side of the Bowdabra. Then, make two slightly smaller loops, one on each side of the Bowdabra—four loops in all.
5. With the garlands still in the Bowdabra, pass the wire ends through the loop, tighten, then tie a secure knot.
6. Bring the wire ends to the back of the bow and tie a secure knot. Leave the wire ends uncut for attaching the bow to the wreath.
7. Separate the garland loops and fluff the bow.
8. Cut the fleur de lis pattern from cardstock, glitter paper, or patterned paper. Hot glue the fleur de lis to the center of the bow.
9. Use the long wire tails to attach the bow to the wreath.