Join Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra Bow maker, as she walks you through a delightful DIY Father’s Day gift tutorial. This video is perfect for those looking to create a unique Father’s Day gift. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to transform a simple dollar store mug into a charming gift filled […]
Join Nick from Nick’s Seasonal Décor as he shows you how to make the easy 3-2-1 bow, it’s simple, quick, and perfect for adding a fun finishing touch to your décor! Supplies: • 2.5 yards of 1.5″ wide wired ribbon (of choice) • Large Bowdabra • Bowdabra Bow Wire Instructions First, cut a piece of […]
Learn how to create a vibrant, big beautiful bow perfect for spring and summer with the Bowdabra bow-making tool! Perfect for brightening your spring and summer décor-whether you’re adding it to a wreath or making it into a show-stopping gift wrap bow. In this quick, easy DIY tutorial, Bowdabra creator Sandy Sandler, walks you through […]
We used a piece of wood paneling, some straws, and some dried flowers to create this stunning spring floral hanger! This quick and easy video DIY is from our newest Bowdabra designer, Liz from Crafty Queens. Materials: Wood Wax Paint Scraper Straws Mod Podge Hot Glue Dried Flowers Ribbon, Fabric, Lace Excelsior Button Twine Bowdabra […]
Learn how to make a magical willow wreath that will add a touch of whimsy to your home decor. Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra, shows you the step-by-step instructions. Get ready to be mesmerized by the beauty of a handcrafted willow wreath. Materials: Bowdabra bow maker Bowdabra bow wire Mesh ribbon Floral greenery […]
Hi! Joette from the Bowdabra Design team is here with another tip from the florist. Welcome to our tutorial on how to create a professional looking funky bow with multiple spring ribbons and Bowdabra! Mixing and matching different ribbons is a fun and creative way to add personality and flair to your bow-making projects. Bowdabra’s […]
Hello, I’m Joette, and I’m excited to share another tip from the florist with you. In this blog post, I will guide you through the process of creating a stunning floral cemetery headstone arrangement using a Bowdabra. The best part? You won’t need a saddle, hot glue, or floral foam for this cemetery headstone arrangement. […]
Let’s make an adorable ruffled lacy bow headband that’s perfect for special occasions, parties, celebrations, and even weddings! You won’t believe how easy it is to make using the Bowdabra and the following materials: 6″ wide roll of lace Bowdabra tool and wand Bowdabra bow wire 1.5″ lace ribbon White thread and needle Felt circle […]
Hey, y’all, it’s Brittany with Brit’s Creations today we will be making a swag for an adorable beaded bunny hoop wreath today! What you need: Large Bowdabra 2-inch floral ribbon 2-inch holey burlap ribbon 1-inch burlap ribbon 4 picks of greenery of choice Four flowers of your choice 4 flower buds of choice Scissors Wire […]
Learn how you can easily make this beautiful ribbon flower in the Bowdabra bowmaker. It is so simple it will only take you minutes to make. Here are the materials you will need with links to where you can purchase the main items. You will need: Bowdabra Bowdabra Bow Wire (3) 7”x1.5” Emerald Green Satin […]
Kids can create their own spring party hat to celebrate a special occasion. Here’s the supplies that you’ll need: Party Hat Template Facial Features Template for Bunny, Chick, and Duck Cardstock—white for the bunny; light yellow for the chick; deep yellow for the duck; pink for bunny’s inner ears One pipe cleaner for bunny Googly […]
Watch this super easy video DIY as Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra shows you how you can make this pretty spring time door swag. In minutes you will have a beautiful door swag to brighten up your home this spring! Video to make a spring time door swag Materials: Bowdabra Bowdabra bow wire […]
Bowdabra designer, Joette Lutrick is here today to show you how to make a thrift store tulip wreath. Upcycle thrift store florals and wreath to make a one of a kind wreath to be proud of. Perfect for sprucing up your decor this spring. So let’s get started. Thrift store tulip wreath with Bowdabra […]
Handy Mother’s Day Gift Basket: Quarantine Edition Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making adorable Mother’s Day Gift Basket! Mother’s Day Gift Basket Materials Bowdabra Bow Maker 2-inch wide green celebration ribbon (28 inches long – 3 pieces 2 inch wide yellow celebration ribbon […]
Adorable Easter Hair Bows with Bowdabra Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making adorable Easter hair bows. Let’s get started! Loopy Girly Hair Bow Materials Bowdabra Bow Maker 5/8 inch width ribbon – 3 different colored rolls Bow Wire Scissors Hot Glue Gun Hair […]
Spring Mason Jar Centerpiece Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making an adorable Spring mason jar centerpiece. Let’s get started! Materials Mini Bowdabra Bow Maker Mason Jar Floral Arrangement 1.5 inch wide lavender celebration ribbon – 24 inches long 1.5 inch wide pink celebration […]
If you’re like me and work with ribbon, I’ll bet you have a stash of ends. Those pieces that are short, but too pretty to toss. This spring hair bow is a scrap buster!! So retrieve all those little ribbon pieces, and let’s get started. Supplies for the Spring Hair Bow Ribbons varying in length […]
Adorable Floral Decorative Spring Bow Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making an adorable floral decorative Spring bow. Let’s get started! Materials: Bowdabra bow maker Two inch wide floral burlap – 2 rolls Two inch wide solid burlap – 2 rolls Bow wire Scissors […]
Do you want to make that bouquet of flowers even more beautiful? Simply add an easy to make Bowdabra bow to give it that wow factor! I am a flower gardener and I love to plant new things in my yard every year. Getting my hands dirty is a fun thing. With my disabilities, I […]
Did you know that you could make any floral arrangement extra special when you add a beautiful Bowdabra bow? If you check out the floral sales at the craft store you can find some really pretty flowers for a floral arrangement. It makes a perfect centerpiece for holidays or just about any day of the year. […]
HI everyone, Steph Ackerman here today sharing how to create a Bowdabra bow for a super cute Easter Bonnet. Super cute Easter bonnet Supplies: Bowdabra Ribbon Tulle Bonnet Cut 2 lengths of tulle about 24′. Start by placing tulle in the Bowdabra. Next, leaving a 3″ tail, place striped ribbon in Bowdabra, twisting […]
Bowdabra creator, Sandy Sandler shows you how easy it is to make this adorable spring hair bow with Bowdabra. This hair bow would be great for spring, back to school, or really, any time of the year. And Bowdabra makes it super easy! Adorable spring hair bow Materials: Mini Bowdabra 18” Silver Bowdabra Wire 1.5” x […]
Learn how to make this cute spring floral hair bow with Bowdabra and Christel Jules from Silky Stems Design Studio. Get ready for a touch of floral and springtime fun! In this video tutorial our designer, Christel demonstrates how to take the ribbon and turn […]
Brighten up the drab winter blues with a bright welcome spring banner. You can easily create the welcome spring banner with some ribbon and cardstock paper. The banner would look gorgeous over a mantel or in a foyer. So let’s get started! Updated 2019 Materials: Mini Bowdabra with hair bow tool and ruler attachment Bowdabra […]
Thinking of a decorative way to dress up a plain glass box? Wouldn’t it look adorable to wrap it with ribbon and bows? Here’s how! It’s so easy and fun to decorate a glass box with Bowdabra! Materials needed: Assorted ribbon Glue dots Measuring tape and scissors Lighter/toothpick Mini Bowdabra, tool and ruler Bowdabra bow […]
Join Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra as she shows you how to easily make this charming Easter/spring headband for your favorite little girl. This adorable headband is so easy and quick to make for a last minute dress up this Easter. And the best part is that you can wear it throughout the […]
Now that is spring, soon all the daffodils will be popping up. In fact, mine have been trying to pop up for a couple days now. So to liven up your moods this Easter in lieu of an Easter bonnet why not wear a cheerful spring daffodil headband instead? This little daffodil flower is super […]
It’s spring and Horse Show season is coming into full swing. The fashion these days are for the littlest competitors to arrange their hair into two braids and wear a horse show bows on each one. Horse show hair bows can be simple or quite fancy and usually have longer tails. The disadvantage is that […]
Watch this quick video and follow along with Sandy as she shows you how to make a sweet tote bag for your little girl. This would be perfect to put some Easter candy and treats in lieu of an Easter basket. And the best part is that the lucky little girl will have a cute […]
Watch this amazing video and follow along with Bowdabra creator Sandy Sandler as she creates a Snazzy St. Patrick’s Day headband. This headband will make you the life of the party and it is so quick and easy to make with the Bowdabra. So let’s get started. Snazzy St. Partick’s Day headband Materials: Mini Bowdabra […]
Make a beautiful bottle quick and easy with Bowdabra! Transform an ordinary glass bottle with ribbon into a lovely vase or decorative piece. It’s a great way to repurpose and upcycle and your imagination is unlimited on how you can design it. How fun it is to wrap a glass bottle with ribbon cording and […]
Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here with a Graduation gift made with the Bowdabra. Supplies: Bowdabra Bow Making and Design Tool Bowdabra Gold Wire 1 1/2″ wide sheer ribbon Mug Candy Cellophane Graduation gift Begin by placing 18″ of gold bow wire in the Bowdabra and fold it underneath so it is out of your way while you […]
These grilled spring garden vegetables are sure to be a hit with your diners—and you, too, because they are so easy!! Ingredients for Grilled Spring Garden Vegetables Baby red and yellow peppers Small onions Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Arugula leaves 2 to 3 chive blossoms Chive stems Balsamic reduction (recipe below) Instructions Start the balsamic […]
Earth Day is April 22 and to celebrate, I’m showing you how easy it is to recycle cardboard into an adorable refrigerator magnet using ribbon. Materials Needed Cardboard Scissors/Ruler/Flower Pot Graphic Assorted Ribbon – 1.5″, 2.5″, 3/8″ Proxxon Hot Wire Tool Tweezers Tacky Glue/Hot Glue Seed Beads Magnet Mini Bowdabra, Bow Wire, Measuring Tool and […]
Let’s hope for the luck o’ the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so we have sunshine!! And when that sun shines, you’ll be ready with this luck o’ the Irish visor. You will be ready for the day when everyone is Irish, with this fun tutorial from Bowdabra designer Carole Lassak. Supplies for Luck o’ […]
It’s time to party with this vibrant and so lively Mardi Gras necklace from Bowdabra creator Sandy Sandler. Watch this quick and easy video tutorial and follow along as Sandy makes this cool parade necklace. You will be proud to wear it to all your Mardi Gras festivities! And you made this fun Mardi Gras […]
Click for free coloring printable Have you joined the coloring craze yet? Today we are offering another free printable coloring page we call April showers. You can color it anyway you like and relieve stress while doing so. Experts are hailing the benefits of coloring as a way to relieve the stress of everyday life […]
It’s almost Spring and what better time to spruce up your front door with a Spring door wreath? You’ve heard the famous Bowdabra saying, “Everything looks better with a bow!!” Well, I’m here to show you one of the ways it truly does! It started with a blank slate or should I say a blank […]
When you’re tired of the same old potato or macaroni salad and want something a bit different, just wait till you try this recipe for Green pea salad with bacon. The smoky bacon flavor accentuates the sweetness of the peas and the best part it that there is no cooking involved. I like to fix […]
Soon it will be April and April is famous for showers. What better way to decorate for spring than with a cool floral umbrella door hanger? After all April showers bring May flowers. I found this cute child sized umbrella for $5 and grabbed some spring flowers at the dollar store. Add a big, beautiful […]
Looking for some spring crafts for kids while they are on Spring break? Watch Sandy Sandler, the creator of the Bowdabra as she shows you how to make quick and inexpensive spring crafts for kids on this video tutorial. Educational and frugal, you will love these fun projects. From upcyling a bottle to making pet […]
Create a rustic basket from the side of a cardboard box. It makes a lovely holder for a gift. This adorable rustic basket is also a perfect recycling project since it uses a corrugated cardboard box! Or use it as a Spring basket or Easter Basket. It would also be perfect for Mother’s Day. Supplies: […]
This DIY Marigold Yarn Pen was made with the Bowdabra Bow Maker Lots of offices these days have flowerpots filled with sand, stones or aquarium gravel holding flower pens. This yarn pen looks just like a marigold flower and is quick and easy to make. Pens like these don’t seem to walk away as often, but […]
Laura Lunsford from Crafty lawyer creates was the second designer chosen to receive a Bowdabra Mega kit in the Totally tutorials design challenge. Her design featured a an easy to make package bow that is a just the right touch for any gift! Laura says: If you are a crafter of any type the Bowdabra is a […]
Welcome to our Feature Friday Series. Each week we showcase some of our favorite projects from the previous weeks Crafty Showcase. Last week we shared 10 Recycled Crafts and Upcycled Projects and then our designers share more recycled crafts during the week. Below we are going to feature more recycled and upcycled projects because they […]
Happy Friday! Time for us to share our favorite projects from our weekly crafty showcase. This week we picked some of our favorite spring ideas to give you fresh inspiration. We hope you’ll visit our fresh picks! Last week we shared creative Easter Egg Recipes and Easter Egg Crafts. Hop over and get inspired by […]
Friday is our favorite day because we get to show off projects from our crafty friends who shared with us in our weekly Crafty Showcase. Each week the same friends stop in to share as well as new friends who find us along the way. Thank you all for being here and sharing your crafts. […]
This easy to make paper and button flower bouquet is the perfect home accent for spring. Best of all, kids can help make this fun spring decoration. Finish the bouquet with a beautiful Mini Bowdabra Bow. Materials Needed: Flower Paper Punch Assorted Paper Floral Stems Assorted Buttons Dry Glue or Hot Glue Small Flute Glass/Vase […]
Adding the little extra touches to a kids party can be easy and inexpensive. Design your own DIY paper flower straws, place them in a plastic tumbler, and finish with a pretty Mini Bowdabra Bow. Materials Needed: Paper Flower Punches Hole Puncher Straws Colorful Tumbler 5/8″ wide Satin Ribbon Mini Bowdabra Hair Bow Tool & […]
Welcome to our feature Friday series. This is our way of showing off some of our favorite projects from friends who shared with us in the Crafty Showcase. This week we picked a few super crafty projects that are just plain fun! We hope that you like them, too! Ready to learn more about these […]
