How to make a quick and easy autumn door swag

Transform your home this fall with Sandy Sandler’s quick and easy autumn door swag tutorial—no hot glue required!

Using vibrant seasonal colors and the Bowdabra, you’ll create a stunning swag that welcomes guests all season long. It’s like having an extra set of hands, making crafting a breeze!

Supplies:

21” wide Deco Mesh
2.5” wide wired ribbon
3 – Berry sprays/picks
2 – Hydrangea stems/picks
Large Bowdabra
Bowdabra Bow Wire

Instructions

First, cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire.  Then, fold it in half and insert it into the Bowdabra.  You will have a loop on one side and two loose wires on the other side.  This will serve as your slipknot. Tuck the ends under to stay out of the way while you are making your bow.

Next, take some deco mesh and roll the ends under to hide any fraying, and then scrunch down into the Bowdabra in the center. Turn the ends under to finish. This makes a beautiful, large, fluffy base for your bow.

Now, lay in some autumn ribbon for the tails. Place one going down and the other going up.  Dovetail the ends. To dovetail, fold the ribbon in half and cut at an angle away from the fold.

Lay in some Fall berry picks. Next, make a multi-loop twist and fold bow. Scrunch in the ribbon, then bring the ribbon across and scrunch down, twist, and repeat.  Continue making loops back and forth, twisting and scrunching down into the Bowdabra.  Make sure the wrong sides are always on the inside of the bow.

Finally, place some hydrangeas into the Bowdabra. Insert the loose wires through the loop and pull tight while the bow is still in the Bowdabra. Then, remove the bow from the Bowdabra, separate the ends, turn to the back, and tie a knot.  Tie a double knot for extra security.

Arrange the bow all around, and you have an easy autumn door swag, or a perfect centerpiece!