Video DIY – How to make the best St. Patty’s Day bow

Amanda from Whimsey Wreath Design Co., LLC, and the Bowdabra Design Team will show you how to create the best St. Patty’s Day bow. This all-purpose bow will bring a festive touch to your decorations. Let’s get started and unleash your creativity with Amanda’s expert techniques! This is a unique layered bow using various ribbons of your choice.

Supplies:

• 1st layer: 1 yard of 2.5″ wide wired ribbon of your choice
• 2nd layer: ½ yard of 2.5″ wide ribbon of your choice
• 3rd layer: 1 yard of 1.5″ wide wired ribbon of your choice
• 4th layer: 10″ piece of 1.5″ wide ribbon of your choice
• 5th layer: 1 yard of 1.5″ wide wired ribbon of your choice
• 6th layer: 1 yard of 1.5″ wide wired ribbon of your choice
• 7th layer: 1 yard of 1.5″ wide wired ribbon of your choice
• 8th layer: 1 yard of 1.5″ wide wired ribbon of your choice
• Large Bowdabra
• Bowdabra Bow Wire, zip tie, or chenille stems

Bowdabra ribbons

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.

For the first layer, use your choice of ribbon to make a four-loop twist and fold bow. To make a multi-loop twist and fold bow, Scrunch in the ribbon, then bring the ribbon across and scrunch down, twist, and repeat.

Next, cut lengths of your second ribbon and dovetail the ends. Lay them in the Bowdabra in an X shape.

Now, make another twist and fold bow with your third ribbon.  Then, place a scrap piece of ribbon right in the Bowdabra. Make two more twist and fold bows with various colors of ribbons.

Now 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. (Optionally, you may use a chenille stem or zip tie.)

Arrange the bow and open up the loops. You have the best St. Patty’s Day bow with very little effort!  Use this bow for decor, on wreaths, as a door bow, and more!