Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to spread love with handmade cards—and these layered heart cards are super fun to make! With just a few pieces of colorful paper, you can create a 3D layered heart that jumps off the page and makes someone smile. Ready to get crafty? What You’ll Need: White cardstock Red, […]
Thanksgiving is more than turkey and pie—it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and express gratitude. What better way to share that spirit than with a handmade greeting card? This simple yet elegant project features the timeless sentiment “Give Thanks” and three oak leaf silhouettes that evoke the beauty of autumn. For young artists—beginner or seasoned […]
Sending greeting cards is a fun holiday tradition, especially when the card you’re sending is a handcrafted one. This Christmas tree greeting card is an easy DIY project that any young artist is sure to enjoy. Here are the supplies that you’ll need: 8½” x 11″ white cardstock 8½” x 11″ green cardstock Liquid craft […]
Share St. Patrick’s Day wishes with this lucky leprechaun gnome greeting card. It’s made with a technique called paper piecing. But, don’t let the name fool you—this technique is adaptable to all sorts of mediums like art foam, vinyl, balsa wood as well as paper and cardstock. We’ll be making a greeting card with this […]
What better way to show friends that you are thankful for them than sending this Jaunty Turkey Thanksgiving Greeting Card. Young artists will love making and sharing this card with their friends. These are the supplies that you’ll need: Autumn colored artificial leaves (about five) Scrap of yellow felt Feathers Scrap of brown cardstock Two […]
Bowdabra ribbons are so beautiful and make it easy to elegantly embellish a greeting card. Bowdabra designer, Nancy shows you how in the easy how-to DIY. Hello, everyone! It’s Nancy here with a new project share. This time there isn’t a bow in sight! Today’s project is a Christmas card, totally inspired by this pretty […]
wDo you have a handmade greeting card that you want to embellish? Put a Bowdabra bow on it and immediately it becomes even more beautiful! Hello, everyone! It’s Nancy back with a fun Bowdabra project! This time I used my Mini Bowdabra Bow Making Tool to put the finishing touches on my card. I made a […]
Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman is here to share how to add a bow to a handmade greeting card with Bowdabra. Don’t just give a plain old card for Birthdays, holidays and more. Give it some extra oomph with a pretty Bowdabra bow. It’s so easy with the Bowdabra to make little bows in all colors to […]
A ribbon band is an easy way to transform any ordinary greeting card into a spectacular presentation. Sometimes these bands are referred to as belly bands since the go around the center of the card. Add a ribbon band to any Mother’s Day card—whether handmade or purchased—for a instant pizzazz. Here are the supplies that […]
Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today to show you how to decorate a Christmas greeting card using the Bowdabra. It’s never too early to start making your Christmas cards. Supplies: Mini Bowdabra Bow Making and Design Tool Bow wire Ribbon Start by placing the bow wire in the Bowdabra and place it underneath while working […]
A handmade greeting card is a perfect way to let someone know you think they are special. This versatile care is easy to make and is enhanced with a mini corkscrew bow made with the Mini Bowdabra. Supplies: 6½” x 5″ greeting card blank Black and tan card stock Coordinating patterned card stock 24″ […]
Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here showing you how to create a stunning Mother’s Day card with Bowdabra. Visit Bowdabra blog for more Mother’s Day crafts you can easily make for Mom! Stunning Mother’s Day Card Supplies: Mini Bowdabra Bow Wire Ribbon Rinea Foiled Paper Heartfelt Creations Dies Imagine Crafts Ink Joy Clair stamp Start by […]
Watch Sandy Sandler, the creator of Bowdabra as she shows you how to easily create this adorable cupcake greeting card. This sweet (no pun intended) cupcake greeting card will become a treasured keepsake for the recipient! Cute cupcake greeting card with Bowdabra Materials: Mini Bowdabra 18” Gold Bowdabra Wire 6’ x 7’ Pink Glitter Mesh […]
This multi-page card is perfect for those times when several people need to sign the card, or when you want to include more thoughts than a short sentiment. The addition of the beautiful tulle bow transforms the card into an elegant presentation piece. Supplies for the Multi-page Card and Tulle Bow 18″ length Bowdabra Bow Wire […]
Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here to show you how to create a sweet boxed easel card with Bowdabra. This boxed easel greeting card is perfect for Mother’s Day, birthdays, graduations and more! This is a super way to present a gift card or other small gifts. Bowdabra boxed easel greeting card Supplies: Mini Bowdabra Bow […]
Are you looking for a card and gift for a little girl all in one? Look no further you can make a cute little card that you attach a flower hair clip on the front. Since the ribbon we use resembles a fence it looks like flowers are lining along the fence. So cute! Watch […]
