Video DIY – How to make and easy summer/fall wreath bow

 

 

Create this beautiful summer/fall wreath bow in minutes using the Bowdabra® Bow Maker! Join Sandy Sandler, creator of the Bowdabra®, as she shows you step-by-step how to make a festive bow using ribbon, stems, and the cutest flower delivery truck print ribbon!

No hot glue needed—this bow ties directly onto your wreath and includes built-in stems for easy decorating. Whether you’re crafting for the sunny days of summer or the cozy vibes of fall, this bow is perfect for both!

Tails:

1 yd – 2.5” wide Natural/Red Flower Delivery ribbon

1.5”, 2 ½” wide Red Wired Burlap ribbon

1 yd – 7/8” wide Yellow Jute ribbon

Materials:

Bowdabra

Bowdabra Bow Wire

Fall Leaf stem

Ficus branch

Sunflower stem or pick

Filler flower stem

3 yds – 2.5” wide Natural/Red Flower Delivery ribbon

2 yds – 1.5” wide Red Wired Burlap ribbon

1 yd – 7/8” wide Yellow Jute ribbon

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, add some greenery and floral stems right in the Bowdabra. Then lay in the tails of the flower delivery print, burlap, and jute ribbon.

Now, make a multi-loop twist and fold bow with the flower truck delivery print ribbon. 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.

Next, lay in another floral stem and the sunflower. Repeat for another fold and twist bow with the red burlap ribbon covering the floral stems.

Finally, make a little shoe bow with the jute ribbon. Find the center of the ribbon and scrunch it down into the Bowdabra.  Now bring one side across and scrunch down, then bring the other side across and scrunch down.

Scrunch everything down with the Bowdabra wand.  Then, 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.

Shape and arrange the loops and florals.  Use the excess bow wire to tie the summer/fall wreath bow onto the wreath of choice.