Create a fun and festive patriotic dollar store hat you can actually wear for patriotic celebrations! Sandy Sandler, creator of the Bowdabra®, shows how easy it is to turn a simple Dollar Store straw hat into a beautiful red, white, and blue fashion accessory using ribbon and a patriotic floral accent. Materials: Large Bowdabra […]
Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra shows you how you can make a super easy patriotic swag bow for your door. Follow along and she shows you the simple steps to make this elegant entry door swag. But don’t stop here you can use this bow for gifts, centerpieces and more! This design […]
Hi everyone! I’m Lisa from The Rustic Vine, and today, as part of the Bowdabra Design Team, we’re making a rustic patriotic decor piece. It’s a fun DIY project, so grab your supplies and let’s start Supplies needed: 1” x10” strips matching/patterned Red and white materials 1”x4-5” strips matching/patterned blue material 6” embroidery hoop Large […]
Hi! I’m Joette from the Bowdabra Design Team! Let’s create an extra large patriotic wreath with the Bowdabra! Join me as I show you how to make a large, eye-catching wreath quickly and easily. Let’s prepare to celebrate the semiquincentennial with festive style! Supplies: Large Bowdabra Bowdabra Bow Wire Zip ties Hot glue 16″ x […]
Hi! I’m Joette with the Bowdabra Design Team, and in this DIY Cemetery Saddle Arrangement tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a beautiful floral display for a headstone using Bowdabra—without any floral foam or hot glue. Join me in crafting a heartfelt tribute with easy materials and techniques. Let’s get started! Materials: 2 Ficus […]
Join Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra Bowmaker, as she shows you how to craft a perfect patriotic hair bow in minutes! Whether you’re a crafting beginner or looking to add to your bow-making skills, this video has everything you need to create a stunning patriotic hair bow quickly and easily. Materials: Mini […]
Hi there! I’m Lisa with Crafting With Mimi and a proud member of the Bowdabra design team. Today, I’m excited to guide you through a step-by-step tutorial to create a stunning patriotic decor piece for your home. This project is also perfect for gift giving to those serving or have served or for any proud […]
Decorating your loved ones’ final resting places is one creative way for families to honor the memories of a loved one. We do this by placing a floral tribute on their headstone. Decorating a loved one’s gravesite not only personalizes the memorial but provides comfort to families. And, with these pro tips and tricks, you […]
Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman is here to share how to create a super easy Patriotic Wreath with the Bowdabra. Super easy patriotic wreath Whether it’s for Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day, show your patriotic side with a beautiful wreath. Supplies: Bowdabra Bow Making Tool – Large Bow Wire Ribbon Styrofoam Wreath Instructions: Place […]
This week we are featuring a round-up of the best patriotic video DIY ideas with Bowdabra. Watch the quick and easy videos for décor, hair bows, gifts, and more.
This spectacular Memorial Day bow is perfect for adorning a mailbox, as an addition to a door wreath, or as part of a table centerpiece. Supplies 48″ length 6″ red glittered tulle 60″ length 8½” white tulle 60″ length 2½” glittered blue wired ribbon Six 18″ lengths silver Bowdabra bow wire One 24″ length silver […]
This Patriotic Day, pay tribute to the martyrs who gave their life for the nation by decorating and gifting these patriotic bows by Sandy Sandler, creator of Bowdabra bow maker. PATRIOTIC FLIP-FLOP DÉCOR Sandy begins the project with scrunching Bowdabra silver scrunchy ribbon (20” long) in the Mini Bowdabra tool. She spreads the ends […]
On May 28, 2018, we celebrate Memorial Day. So, here at Bowdabra blog, we would like to thank and convey our deepest gratitude for those who sacrificed their lives protecting our freedom. In recognizing this we participate in the Memorial Day National Moment of Remembrance. On this day at 3:00 p.m. local time we will observe a […]
Watch this easy DIY video as Sandy Sandler shows you how to make a fun and funky patriotic scarf in minutes. Wear this amazing funky patriotic scarf on Memorial Day, July 4th, or at any Patriotic themed event. This scarf is sure to be a hit! Materials: Bowdabra Silver Bowdabra Wire 7″ x 5″ […]
If you think blue painter’s tape just delivers sharp paint lines on your walls think again. I have a ribbon accent hack that might surprise you. You can make a red, white and blue Bowdabra Patriotic Bow with painter’s tape accents. Add the Bowdabra Patriotic bow to just about anything you want to embellish. Add […]
I put up a patriotic display beginning Memorial Day weekend and leave it in place through Labor Day. Red, White, and Blue are my summer colors! follow this easy DIY and you can make this beautiful Memorial Day wreath. My front door was needing a fresh wreath for the summer season, and with the Bowdabra, […]
This Memorial Day, why not make a cute patriotic Onesie for baby? It’s so easy and so adorable! You are sure to get many complements on this patriotic Onesie! The patriotic Onesie is perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, or any day of the year that you want to show your patriotism. Don’t stop here […]
With Labor Day just around the corner and the last big celebration of the summer, why not make an adorable Patriotic Ribbon Wrap Bottle that’s perfect as a centerpiece, vase or decorative accent at any cookout, barbeque or get-together! This is a very interesting way to use ribbon to wrap a bottle. I was actually […]
Create a fun, super easy patriotic korker bow on a matching no-sew t-shirt turban twist headband. Everyone loves dressing up for a holiday celebration and this is the perfect hair accessory for kids or grown-ups alike to compliment their patriotic outfits. Such an easy Turban style, red, white and blue headband that’s great for any […]
Show your American pride with this patriotic bow for Memorial Day. Of course, you can display it on other holidays, too. What about Flag Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day? Supplies for Patriotic Bow: 18″ Bowdabra bow wire 3 pieces of red glitter tulle each 6″ x 9″ 10 yards white Paper Raffia from May Arts […]
You can decorate your home or patio with a simple patriotic garland using the Bowdabra. It’s so easy as you follow along with Bowdabra creator Sandy Sandler as she makes this simple patriotic garland with red, white and blue tulle and mesh. She finishes by adding it to wire garland with stars. It’s so pretty. […]
Who doesn’t like receiving a greeting card? Why not make a hand made card for Memorial Day? It’s easy with Bowdabra and when you add a Bowdabra bow it’s even more special! Follow this quick and easy tutorial to add a beautiful bow to this Memorial Day card. Don’t stop here, though, make cute and […]
I love decorating my home for each and every holiday. I’ll be displaying this Memorial Day home décor piece this year. Supplies for Memorial Day Home Décor Piece 6″ square of ¾” birch plywood Poseidon FolkArt Coastal Texture Paint 15″ Bowdabra bow wire 4′ length of 8½” wide white tulle 20″ length of ½” red […]
You can make these stunning patriotic napkin rings quickly and easily in just a few short steps! Watch and follow along as Bowdabra creator Sandy Sandler shows you just how easy it is to create them with the Bowdabra. You can use these patriotic napkin rings for so many events and occasions. They are perfect […]
Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with a fun Star Wreath created with the Bowdabra. This star wreath can be displayed for so many different holidays – think Memorial Day, President’s Day, 4th of July, Labor Day. You could even leave it out all summer. Supplies: Bowdabra Bow Making and Design Tool Bowdabra Gold Wire Ribbon […]
Hi everyone! Tammy here with you today with this fun patriotic wreath tutorial to celebrate President’s Day! It is really easy to make with the Mini Bowdabra, here is how I made mine… Fun patriotic wreath Supplies: Mini Bowdabra Silver Bowdabra wire Foam wreath form Blue and white ribbon Red and white ribbon Silver star […]
Memorial Day patriotic kids crafts As we celebrate Memorial Day and the upcoming fourth of July holidays it’s fun to get the kids into the act with these patriotic kids crafts. Sandy Sandler the creator of the Bowdabra has all sorts of great hints in this video! Have a safe and happy holiday! The National […]
Remembering Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for our Nation What is Memorial Day? When did it start? After the Civil War, a group of Union veterans established “Decoration Day.” “Decoration Day” became a day to honor and decorate the graves of the fallen soldiers with flowers. By the end of the 19th century, Decoration […]
Memorial Day is for giving honor to those who serve and who have served in our Armed Forces. So let’s make the 4th of July a family affair with lovely patriotic crafts. Sandy Sandler – expert home décor, gift wrapper and the inventor of Bowdabra, offers great tips and patriotic crafts ideas that you can do […]
