Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman is here to share how to decorate a holiday gift bag with Bowdabra. Supplies: Mini Bowdabra Bow Wire Ribbon Christmas Decor Gift bags are made more spectacular when you add a Bowdabra created bow. Start by placing the Bow Wire in the Bowdabra and tucking it underneath while you create your […]
DIY Ribbon envelope favor Transform extra wide ribbon (this is burlap but any ribbon 5″ or more will work) into an adorable ribbon envelop favor to hold delicious treats for your dinner guests. You won’t believe how easy it is to make! And the best part, they’re quite versatile and can be customized for any […]
Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making an adorable Christmas tree topper bow. Let’s get started!
Thanksgiving Wreath Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making an adorable Thanksgiving plaid deco mesh wreath. Let’s get started! Materials: Mini Bowdabra Bowmaker Plaid wire-edged ribbon Wreath Form 21 inch Deco Mesh Bow wire Scissors Placing your deco mesh Take your deco mesh and […]
Halloween Deco Mesh Wreath Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making an adorable Halloween deco mesh wreath. Let’s get started! Materials Mini Bowdabra Wreath ring Deco mesh in orange, white and black Ghost sign Chenille Stems Scissors Hot glue gun Preparing the bundles Cut […]
Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making an adorable fall burlap ribbon centerpiece. Let’s get started!
Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making an adorable fall ribbon wreath. Let’s get started!
Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making an adorable headband perfect for any occasion. Let’s get started!
Gift-Wrapping with Bowdabra Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be gift wrapping using the Bowdabra. Let’s get started! Gift wrapping with Bowdabra Materials Gifts Scotch Brown wrapping paper Bowdabra Bow Maker White Fringe ribbon 2 inches in width – 34 inches in length Printed ribbon […]
Fourth of July Centerpiece with Bowdabra Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making a Fourth of July Centerpiece. Let’s get started! Materials: Mini Bowdabra Bow Maker Small 8” Wire Wreath Ring Red Deco Mesh 6” wide White Deco Mesh 6” wide Blue Deco Mesh […]
Kid’s Party Gift Bags with Bowdabra Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be inexpensive kid’s party gift bags. Let’s get started! Materials Bowdabra Bow Maker Ribbon – 3 different colors of your choice Bow wire Scissors Rubber band Gift bag Tissue paper Placing the Bow […]
Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be creating inexpensive rustic wedding decor. Let’s get started! Materials Bowdabra Bow Maker or Mini Bowdabra Bow Maker Burlap Ribbon – 2 inches in width White Ribbon – 1.5 inches in width White Sheer Ribbon – 7/8 inches in […]
Memorial Day Boutique Hair Bow Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! So, today we will be making a precious boutique hair bow, perfect for Memorial Day. Let’s get started! Materials: Bowdabra Bow Maker 1-inch wide red ribbon – 32 inches long 1-inch wide white ribbon – 34 inches […]
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 […]
Adorable Spring Hair Bows with Bowdabra Hey everyone, I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making adorable Spring Hair Bows. Let’s get started! Large Loopy Hair Bow Materials: Bowdabra bow maker 1.5 inch Bright plaid wire-edged ribbon – 1 roll Hair clip Hot glue gun Bow wire […]
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 […]
Make a Gorgeous Valentine’s Day Wreath with Bowdabra Hey everyone! I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making a fun and easy Valentine’s day wreath bow using the Bowdabra bow maker. This bow is perfect for any Valentine’s Day Wreath. Let’s get started! Valentine’s Day Wreath […]
Hey everyone! I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making the most precious and celebratory bow to add the perfect finishing touch to your winter deco mesh wreath. Let’s get started! Gorgeous Winter deco mesh wreath Materials: Bowdabra Bow Maker 1 ¾ in wide black floral ribbon […]
How to Make a Winter Hair Bow with Bowdabra Hey everyone! I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making a super cute winter hair bow using the Bowdabra bow maker. Let’s get started! Materials: Bowdabra Bow Maker 1 ½ in wide blue satin ribbon 1 […]
Adorable Holiday last Minute Gift Ideas with Bowdabra Hey everyone! I’m Simply Shalese, here to make an adorable holiday last minute gift with you guys! Today we will be creating some adorable and precious last-minute gift ideas just in time for Christmas. These ideas are so adorable and easy to do…and they’re perfect for everyone! Let’s […]
How to Create Your Own Precious Ornament with Bowdabra Hey everyone! I’m Simply Shalese, here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making the most precious ornaments you’ve ever seen! These ornaments are adorable and easy to make! Let’s get started! Gold Jingle Bell Ornament Materials: Mini Bowdabra Clear Ornament 1 […]
How to Make a Gorgeous Fall Decorative Bow Hey everyone! I’m Simply Shalese here to make something awesome with you guys! Today we will be making a Fall decorative bow that’s perfect for a Thanksgiving Wreath. Let’s get started! Materials Bowdabra Bow Maker Bow Wire Burlap Ribbon Fall Ribbon Scissors Hot Glue Gun Placing the […]
Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here to show you how to create an all season wreath, a wreath that can be used for any season and any event. All season wreath Supplies: Bowdabra Bow Wire Ribbon Tulle Floral Sprays Smoothfoam Wreath Starting with a Smoothfoam wreath, simply wrap red ribbon tightly around the wreath. Place bow […]
To welcome the arrival of fall, why not create a focal point for your table or mantel with this colorful Fall Bow Garland! And it’s so easy to do just by dressing up a plain garland with Bowdabra bows and flowers! Here’s how – Materials needed: • Plain fall garland • Wired Ribbon – festive […]
It’s Christmas in July and time to start on those handmade Christmas ornaments! So let’s make a pretty Ribbon Wrapped Bow Ornament! Here’s an easy and inexpensive way to make a lovely ornament topped with an amazing Bowdabra bow! And the best part about this is that you can use decorative ribbon to match your […]
The JoJo Bow is very popular and trendy for young girls these days! Wouldn’t it be great to be know how to make a JoJo inspired bow? In case you don’t know what a JoJo bow is – it’s a large hair bow accessory made popular by teenager, JoJo Siwa, a dancer, singer, reality tv […]
Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with a Bowdabra Upcycled Wreath. With the holidays fast approaching, why not add new life to an older wreath by creating and adding a new Bowdabra bow. Dress up your home and guest room for the holidays with this gorgeous Bowdabra upcycled wreath. So easy and so very pretty! […]
Watch this easy video tutorial to Dress your pet in style with this sweet Bowdabra pet bow. Bowdabra creator Sandy Sandler show you just how easy it is to make in minutes! Materials Mini Bowdabra Bowdabra Bow Wire (18″) Soft Eyelash Yarn (9′) Black Shimmer Ribbon (10″ x 1″) Black Shimmer Ribbon (3/4″ x 1″) […]
Create multi-layered bows for a special pup! This is Xena, a darling rescued fur baby. She wandered into my niece’s life one Sunday morning nearly three years ago – emaciated, covered with mange and matted fur. From the moment Patricia saw her, she knew she had to help her. Zena’s story is from rescue to […]
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 […]
Hi everyone, Steph here today celebrating Straw Hat Month with Bowdabra. Who knew that we had a straw hat month to celebrate? Supplies: Bowdabra Bow Making and Design Tool Bowdabra Gold Wire 2″ wide Ribbon Beacon Adhesive Straw Hat First, cut an 18″ length of Bow Wire, fold in half and place in the Bowdabra. Tuck […]
Hi everyone, Steph here today with some sweet Easter Treat Holders with Bowdabra. Supplies: Bowdabra Bow Making and Design Tool Bowdabra Gold Wire 1 1/4″ wide sheer Ribbon Beacon Adhesive Pattern paper treat holder Cut an 18″ length of Bow Wire, fold in half and place in the Bowdabra. Leaving a 4″ length of ribbon, place […]
Hi everyone, Steph here today with a Bowdabra decorated Easter Basket. Supplies: Bowdabra Bow Making and Design Tool Bowdabra Gold Bow Wire 2″ wide sheer Ribbon Design Master TintIt Spray – Jade Basket First, begin by placing a folded 18″ length of Gold Bow Wire in the Bowdabra. Next, place a 12″ length of ribbon in the […]
Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with an upcycled Smoothfoam Easter Bunny decorated with a Bowdabra bow. Easter is coming so start getting your spring decorations ready. This Easter Bunny is a pretty Easter decoration, but she desperately needed a bow. Supplies: Proxon hot wire cutter Mini Bowdabra Bow Making and Design Tool Bowdabra Gold Wire […]
Hi everyone! Tammy here with you today to show you how to use your Mini Bowdabra to add some flair to this store bought Mardi Gras centerpiece. I love to host parties for my friends and this centerpiece would be perfect for the upcoming celebration. Here is how I made the bow Supplies: Mini Bowdabra […]
Hi everyone! Tammy with you today with a easy way to create these fun Valentine treat bags with the Mini Bowdabra. My daughter and I love to make her Valentine’s Day gifts for her classmates, so we came up with these cute gift Valentine treat bags made from ordinary brown paper bags, and they turned […]
Hi everyone! Tammy here with you today with a fun denim wreath idea. I love to reuse my crafting supplies as many times as possible to save money and this wreath is the perfect example of how you can do it. I incorporated seam pieces from a pair of old jeans, decorative pine cone embellishment […]
Hi everyone! Tammy here with a fun zipper pull tassel idea. I love to add fun accessories to my purses and planners, and this tassel is one of my favorites! You can easily make one of these tassels for your purse out of simple ribbon with the Mini Bowdabra. Here is how I made mine… Supplies: Mini […]
Do you need a last minute holiday gift idea? Hi everyone, Steph here today with a last minute holiday gift idea using Bowdabra. This wreath is made of tulle, is fun to make, and can be given as a gift or even kept to decorate your own home! Supplies: Mini Bowdabra Bowdabra Gold Wire Tulle Smoothfoam […]
When you are decorating for the holidays use the Bowdabra to make any pillow look like a beautiful gift pillow! It’s so easy to make a removable package bow which when you attach it to your pillows will make it look exactly like a beautiful gift pillow. It also is a great way to give […]
Hello everyone! Tammy here with a cute Thanksgiving hostess gift that I made for my friend hosting our Friendsgiving this year. I love getting together with friends over the holidays and I love to make fun gifts for them. This is how I made this wine bottle wine charm holder. Supplies: Mini Bowdabra Gold Bowdabra […]
You can easily make these adorable and removable sparkle shoe bows for all your holiday events and parties. This year while on vacation in Bermuda as I saw gorgeous shoes with beautiful sparkle shoe bows in a high-end store. Believe me the price would knock you down. With Bowdabra mini bow maker you can make […]
Hi everyone! Tammy Santana here today with a fun football cheer bow tutorial. My daughter recently made the spirit squad at her school so I have had lots of practice making cheer bows lately. This football cheer bow is my favorite so far because of the fun football ribbon I used. This is how I […]
Hi everyone, Steph here today with some last minute Halloween treat pouches. Supplies: Bowdabra Gold Bowdabra Wire Ribbon Pattern paper Joy Clair Stamps EKSuccess Punches Scor-Pal If you need some quick and easy Halloween treat pouches, then you will love these “no glue” required Halloween treat pouches. Make as many as you need quickly and easily. […]
Create office or home décor that shouts fall by making this lovely fall wall hanging filled with pretty Bowdabra bows. It looks fabulous on a door, cabinet, above a desk, and so many other places! This “bowdacious” (full of bows) fall arrangement will surely send out welcoming vibes to any and all visitors! Materials: […]
Hi everyone! Tammy here today with a fun Halloween party favor that is super simple to make, but packs pizzaz! I love to entertain over the holidays and Halloween is one of my favorite times to have a party! These party favors will be lovely sitting at the top of each of your guest’s place […]
Halloween will soon be here and is your pup ready with his doggie Halloween costume? Dress him or her up (It works for both) as a bumblebee! This bumblebee is so easy and quick to make even at the last minute! Follow along as Sandy Sandler shows you how to make it in this simple […]
Don’t just dress yourself this Halloween, Dress your pet as well with this adorable queen of hearts dog bow! Hi everyone! Tammy here with you today with a fun Halloween themed pet harness tutorial. I love Halloween and I also love dressing up my little dog in a fun Halloween themed collar. I decided to […]
Watch Sandy Sandler create this quick and easy all occasion glam card in this video tutorial. Using your Bowdabra you can put together this all occasion glam card in just seconds and you will be the hit of the party! This all occasion glam card works for everything from birthdays to Christmas. So you will […]
Hi everyone, Tammy here with a fun embellished cheer bow tutorial for you today! My daughter is going to softball summer camp at UCLA this year and she wanted me to make a fun cheer bow for her hair in UCLA colors. She really loves how the bow turned out and it was really easy […]
I saw this really cool project from one of our Bowdabra designers, where we upcycle a toilet paper roll into a gorgeous napkin ring! First, we take a toilet paper roll and just glue felt onto it. We cut it, obviously, and then glue felt on it, and then we just put it aside while […]
If you are looking for the perfect gift for the Dad who has everything for Father’s Day this Camo duct tape wallet is perfect. Kids and adults can easily fold this wallet from some camo printed duct tape. The wallet will hold bills, credit cards and even business cards. After you’ve folded your camo duct […]
Patriotic Sun Visor It’s so easy to create this adorable patriotic sun visor! No is the time for picnics, beaches, and patriotic themed parties. Make this patriot sun visor is with a dollar store visor, some ribbon and embellish with a removable hair bow! Wear the bow alone or use the ribbon loop to attach […]
Spring floral hair bow Spring is in the air with flowers blooming everywhere so why not make a floral spring hair bow to wear all season long? Using the Bowdabra it is so easy to create an adorable bow with some wired ribbon and some small silk flowers. This style bow is perfect for any […]
Horse show season is in full swing. Are you ready with horse show hair bows for your little exhibitors? Horse show hair bows can be quite pricey but you can make an adorable and personalized locket horse show hair bow quickly and easily and spend very little time and money in the process. Materials: 15mm […]
Dress up your pups for patriotic holidays and parties with this cute Patriotic dog bow. The bow is attached with some elastic on to the collar so it easily goes on and off whenever you want. Alternate the ribbons and charms and you can make an entire wardrobe of seasonal bows for your pets. It’s […]
These little DIY Pet party hats are so much fun to make and are perfect for celebrating your furry friends birthday or other special day. If the party is for your then let your pet join in the celebration with their very own party hat. These fun little Pet party hats work for dogs and […]
Make this cute mustache duct tape Father’s Day gift bow to accent Dad’s gift this year. You know it’s always hard to come up with creative ways to decorate a gift for a special dad. And this fun bow is so easy to create with the Mini Bowdabra bow maker and some mustache duct tape. […]
What is better than a plain old lampshade? Why an embellished lamp shade of course. You can easily create this magnetic lampshade embellishment to liven up all your rooms. It’s so easy to make with the Bowdabra bow maker, some ribbon and lace. You will need to go to a home improvement store for the […]
Wow your mom on Mother’s Day by wrapping her gift with just ribbon! That’s right – ribbon! No paper whatsoever, just ribbon gift wrapping, imagine that! And it’s absolutely stunning topped with an adorable Bowdabra bow! You only need the following supplies: wire ribbon, scissors, bowdabra, bow wire and wand, and of course, a round […]
Nuptial party season is upon us and planning and preparations are a must. Creating a pretty bridal shower party favor using a flexible chopping mat is quite unusual. What caught my eye on the packaging said “for crafts,” too. The material provides a light and airy look for this adorable favor! Dress it up with ribbon […]
Who doesn’t love a party favor? June is an ideal time for weddings so why not use the Bowdabra and this easy tutorial to create a fun little party favor for all the party guests. These open in case of emergency are always a huge hit! You an fill these treat bags with the bridal […]
With school almost over for the year, Mother’s Day, Father’s day and more there will be photo ops galore. You can make this quick magnetic fridge frame from some recycled advertising magnets and display them on the fridge, lockers, file cabinets or just about anywhere magnetic. If you are like me you have a lot […]
Flowers are blooming everywhere and you can paint a sunflower wine glass so they will bloom in your kitchen as well. Mother’s Day is fast approaching and here you are trying to think of something you can get Mom that she doesn’t already have? A gift card is so impersonal, but a handmade creation is […]
Wow mom on Mother’s Day with a bow decorated rustic wooden frame! A unique and creative way to display sentimental family photos! This wooden holder can be used in so many ways – from a cute picture frame, or to-do list, shopping list, or recipe holder. And it also looks amazing on a shelf, with […]
It’s April and no fooling, this adorable Flocked garden wreath will brighten your day even if it’s April showering outside. All you do is add some colorful silk flowers to a moss wreath and finish with a beautiful Bowdabra burlap bow. The colors are fun and vibrant and perfect for spring and summer. This style […]
Recycling is all about using what you have. And crafting with nature that is all round us is easy and best of all, free! To make this beautiful rustic spring flower vase simply collect twigs from your yard that are similar in size, color, and thickness. Use the Bowdabra to make a beautiful bow to […]
Design a St. Patrick’s Day hair bow to wear on March 17th or any day of the year. Create a boutique style St. Patrick’s Day hair bow with long ribbon tails using your Mini Bowdabra along with the Hair Bow Tool & Ruler. This style bow is perfect for ponytails! Tutorial by Bowdabra […]
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 […]
Valentine’s Day is nearly here, and since the adult (And kids) coloring trend is in full swing I figured it would be nice to offer a free Valentine coloring card printable for Valentine’s Day. Wouldn’t it be nice to include a gift card for a spa or favorite store inside? Or you could add some […]
Well we lived through the blizzard of 2016 and while I love snow, I’m kind of sick of shoveling. The snowflakes were very pretty though and this little lace crocheted snowflake or flower center for hair bows reminds me of the beautiful snowflakes as they fell (before the shoveling began) You can use these cute […]
Thinking of a unique way to decorate for Valentines Day- especially if you’re having a party? Why not create a beautiful heart shaped ribbon lei wreath? I learned how to make a ribbon lei on a cruise around Hawaii. Most leis are made out of much smaller width ribbon but I thought it would be […]
Are you looking for a cute heart hair bow for Valentine’s Day? This hair bow is so easy to make using the Mini Bowdabra. And the heart is lightweight because it’s made of cork. Cork is so trendy right now and cork sheets are readily available in craft stores and so cute when added to […]
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! My husband is a youth minister, and this year he is in charge of the entertainment and prizes for the Valentine’s Banquet. Of course, no Valentine’s Banquet would be complete without a Valentine guess how many candy jar where everyone guesses how many SweetHeart candies are in a jar for a prize! […]
Looking for a lovely but creative valentine gift for that special someone? A candy flower bouquet is just so pretty and fun to give or receive. They are also very easy to make – especially using your Bowdabra! You only need a glass vase, faux flowers, candy, decorative cardstock, glue dots, ribbon, Bowdabra, wire […]
January is a time for looking back on the best of from the previous year or even further. It’s a time to reflect on one’s goals and plans for the future. I don’t subscribe to making resolutions because most of us have unrealistic and hard to achieve goals. I do, however, try every day and […]
If you are looking for some last minute New Year’s Eve party projects you can create these pencil ribbon wands and painted party wine glasses in minutes! All you need are a few inexpensive supplies. The kid’s are already getting antsy and the new toys from Christmas are sitting in the corner. End the boredom […]
Tis the season for holiday house parties and you sure don’t want to go empty handed. Why not create a party wine bottle hostess gift you can make and feel good about giving? Let me show you two cute ways to decorate wine bottles for gift giving. First, let’s wrap a wine bottle for that […]
You can quickly create these little Minion hair bows for your special little minion. It’s easy to create with simple supplies and recycled lightweight denim. Add this little minion to the back of your mini bows, attach a ribbon lined alligator hair clip and you’re done! He is so cute that your little one will […]
Fall is the season for bazaars and craft shows and something that always sells at these events are Horse show hair bows and sport hair bows. Whether they are for upcoming horse shows or bows for cheering on your favorite team they are always in vogue. Use the Mini Bowdabra with the hair bow tool […]
It won’t be long before you will be thinking of the holidays and what is better than a recycled gift box to uniquely present your gifts. You can fill this little upcycled gift container with candies, small gifts and treats. Don’t stop there though; this little container will be great for any gift-giving occasion from […]
Are you ready for football season? I can’t believe that the summer is over, and we will be tailgating before I can blink my eyes! If you have little ones who also like to get in the spirit, I have a quick and easy Football Tulle Hairbow craft today. The combination of the leather like […]
I know you’re not thinking too much about fall and football games in the heat of summer but it won’t be too long before you will be dressing up that pony tail with a cheer bow. You can make your cheer bow in any combination of colors to show your team spirit. And what’s more, […]
It’s that time of year for family reunions, and you will be prepared for all the memories old and new if you have along this Family reunion journal. Our reunion has always been held on the fourth Sunday in August. The great thing about family reunions is that they give us an opportunity to spend […]
Flowers are thriving outside so why not create a beautiful felt flower hair bow to wear anywhere? It’s easy and inexpensive. Don’t stop at a hair bow though. You can use these felt flowers in a myriad of ways. Try using them for beautiful package decorations and wreaths. You only use a bit of scrap […]
It’s the time for sunshine and flowers and you can easily make a sunflower hair bow using the Mini Bowdabra bow maker. This bow has a barrette clip and longer tails and It looks great attached to the top of a pony tail. I have some friends that have beautiful thick long hair. They absolutely love […]
Beautifying your beloved pets with cute, lovely puppy bows! Yes, we all love to do that. Now you can create pretty pet bows yourself with the Mini Bowdabra. Watch Sandy Sandler, the creator of Bowdabra; make a lovely puppy bow for your pet. This princess puppy bow and collar is quick and easy to make […]
Candles are an all-time favorite gift. I love giving and receiving all different types of candles. I have a small candle collection, but discovering a new candle scent never gets old! If you feel the same, I have a quick and easy way to dress up candles for you today. A Burlap Wrapped Candle is […]
Everyone loves the beauty of butterflies. And butterflies have inspired so many wonderful diy/craft projects, especially during the summer months. A favorite of mine is to turn ribbon into beautiful butterfly bows. And what better way to do this using your Mini Bowdabra. Here’s how: Materials Needed 1 1/2″ wide Ribbon Scissors Mini Bowdabra […]
Welcome to Bowdabra Saturday Crafty Showcase Linky Party! Share your projects on your blog with us! We love getting inspired by you each week. We hope that you get inspired by the others who share here, too! Each week we will pick our Feature Friday Favorite Five, which we will post in our weekly Feature […]
It’s July and Bowdabra is celebrating Christmas in July with this cute gingerbread man hair bow. There are only 5 months left before Christmas so be prepared and start crafting right now. When Christmas rolls around you can relax and enjoy the season! Note: You can make this bow without the hair bow tool and […]
Hi, it’s Melanie from It Happens in a Blink again! I’m back with a quick and easy Summer Wreath. This project can be made in under thirty minutes. Supplies: Small grapevine wreath Large sunflower Small white flowers Floral wire Wire cutters Scissors Mini Bowdabra White ribbon Bowdabra bow wire Hot glue gun and hot […]
Don’t you just love creating pretty party décor for the summer? There’s nothing quite like a festive crepe paper bow garland to delight any warm weather celebration. Party decoration DIY’s don’t get much simpler than this – especially using your Mini Bowdabra! Here’s how to make: Gather the following supplies Mini Bowdabra Crepe Paper […]
If you’re planning any fun picnics or parties this year, keep in mind that the decorations do not have to be expensive. I’m back with another recycled craft this month. This simple picnic utensil holder can be made in just a few minutes, so you’ll have plenty of time to make one for all the party attendees. […]
You can make easy elegant napkin rings out of a recycled paper towel roll and the Bowdabra mini Bow maker. These napkin rings are so inexpensive that you will want to make some for all your friends and relatives as well. I found these adorable mesh look flowers at the dollar store and used some […]
There’s nothing cuter than a kid waving a patriotic flag or streamers. With just a few crafting supplies, it’s easy to make your own DIY patriotic streamers for all your kiddos. Having a Fourth of July party? Make these to have on the kids’ table and give them out as party favors. Supplies: Assorted patriotic […]
Celebrate your holiday with this beautiful red, white and blue Patriotic rose centerpiece. The addition of the bow brings an element of sophistication for a beautiful decor that will be make your holidays extra special! This project is quick and so easy to make you will want to make some for gifts for your friends […]
It will be the 4th of July before you know it and you will probably want to wear your red, white and blue. Why not let the dogs get in on the action too? This little dog bow tie is perfect for the holiday. You simply slip it on the dogs collar and slide it […]
Speaking of fun, have you seen the wall to wall display of flip flops at the dollar store lately? You can buy every color in the rainbow, and in different materials – then give them a one-of-a-kind look by decorating the flip flops with bows made using your Mini Bowdabra. Here’s how to make Bowdabra Boutique Bows […]
Wanting that perfect graduation gift? Wondering if you will find just the right card? Surprise your graduate with a beautiful bouquet, a money bouquet! Supplies: Dollar bills in the currency of your choice. 6 feet of green satin ribbon. One 7 inch strip of green ribbon. Green chenille stems. Silk flowers of your choice. Bowdabra […]
Got paper, got books? Well then you need a giant Bowdabra giant clip bookmark paper herder! It’s so easy to do that you will want to make a different color for everyone in the house. The Bowdabra bookmark clip bookmark is a super end of year teacher gift too! My husband calls me an impulse […]
Well it’s that time of year again…school is getting out soon and you really should be thinking about an awesome end of the year teacher gift. Little Johnny was lucky to have such a wonderful teacher. But think about it, do you really want to give yet another coffee mug? Do they really need baked […]
I’m back with another recycled craft–a Patriotic Wreath! Several years ago, I ran across a blogger who would repurpose fabric into all kinds of crafts. Her reasoning was pretty simple: fabric is fabric! It doesn’t matter if it was a dress before- what can it be now? That’s the premise behind today’s project. A year […]
Don’t throw away your cereal boxes! You can use one to easily create this recycled cereal box gift bag. And the gift bag is so sturdy you can use it again and again. That’s really recycling! You can also use recycled tissue paper to cover the box because it won’t matter if the paper is […]
A large plastic egg container is easy to transform into a cute Bowdabra bow tie bunny. Fill him with jellybeans, chocolate candy or even small gifts. The egg container was only a dollar at a local craft store. Add some pompoms, wiggle eyes, chenille stems and some paint and before you know it you […]
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 […]
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, are you ready? Watch this video as Sandy Sandler, the creator of Bowdabra creates a funky St. Patrick’s Day scarf with a recycled t-shirt, beads, decor mesh and the amazing Bowdabra bow maker. This quick and easy DIY project requires only a recycled T-shirt and some dollar store supplies, […]
It’s really quite easy to paint a wine glass. The paint is available at just about every craft store and online and this step-by-step tutorial takes you through the entire process. These wine glasses are extra special because when you look inside the glass you will see the interior of the flower! The paint dries […]
Valentine’s Day gift wrap is a snap to make! You can create a quick stamp to up cycle simple brown paper for all your gifts. The heart stamp is quickly carved from a Styrofoam ball cut in half. The Styrofoam stamp gives the wrapping a nice textured look. Use red acrylic paint or substitute red […]
Hi! I’m Noreen, visiting from Crafty Journal. I am so excited to be a designer for Bowdabra! I have had the opportunity to try the Bowdabra, learning to make lovely bows to use in my project. Here is a fun and easy Valentine craft I created. You can easily create this beautiful Valentine Ribbon Pouch […]
This week Bowdabra is featuring winter door decor with Bowdabra bows. Need a great bow for your wreath? Look no further. Just watch this awesome demo by Sandy Sandler the queen of crafts here at Bowdabra as she shows you how to quickly and easily create just the right bow suitable for any occasion. This […]
This DIY January Thaw Wreath was made with the Bowdabra Bow Maker What can you say about winter? Lot’s of people think winter is a tad bit too long and never stop wishing for spring. They welcome a phenomenon known as the January thaw. It’s a term we use to describe an unseasonable rise in […]
January 14th is National Dress your pet up day. So in honor of this day I figured why not make it a dress up your pet week? I don’t like putting uncomfortable clothing on my pets but a collar dresses them up quite nicely. This little puffy flower slip on collar bling is easy […]
Design and make this easy Thanksgiving table centerpiece as thanksgiving hostess gift. This super simple table centerpiece is not too large or too high but rather the perfect size and compliment for a holiday table. The floral arrangement requires very few craft items and can be designed very cheaply. Best of all the arrangement looks […]
Choose a favorite outfit and make gorgeous bows to match it perfectly! Find the ribbon, feathers, flower, and button that match just right and start the fun. This boutique style bow was inspired by a brightly colored summer outfit. The materials used were a flower, ribbon, feathers, and a button. To make this bow you […]
