This Spring bow tutorial is perfect for crafters of all skill levels! With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a beautiful new spring funky bow that will brighten up any front door this spring. So grab your supplies and let’s get started!
How to Make Spring Bows
Today I am teaching you how to make an amazing blast off bow today. A blast-off bow has three different layers. Each layer that you add after your three loops you decrease the number of loops each time. You will have the bottom layer of three loops, then your second will have two, finishing it up with one loop on each side.
A blast off bow has such a great look on a wreath or even a swag. I love using bows as well on centerpieces and even lanterns. The spacing that the loops have in this type of bow is what truly amazes me about this style. After you are done you will see what I am talking about. You are basically creating almost like a flower or pinwheel-type look for a bow.
The key to making an amazing bow when you are done creating it is paying attention to the tails and fluffing your bow loops before you put your cable tie on the back. This is what I call the finishing touches but it really is the most important part of bow making if you ask me. Well, ok maybe after choosing your ribbon and color scheme. Choosing your ribbon color that all coordinates make it all come together really pretty.
Follow this step-by-step tutorial and you will see what I’m talking about. We’re going to look at three examples of spring bows that use the blast off recipe, which are just super fun and funky!
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Ingredients
Scissors
EZ Bow Maker
Cable Tie
2.5″ Natural Black White Check Bunnies and Carrots Ribbon on 10 Yard Roll
Wire cutters
2.5″ Blue Satin Easter Bunny Fun on a 10 Yard Roll
1.5″ Ivory Linen Fuchsia Horizontal Varied Stripes Ribbon on a 10 Yard Roll1.5″ Fuchsia Satin Brushed Spring Daisies Ribbon on a 10 Yard Roll
2.5 Red with Red Glitter Hearts and White Lines Ribbon on a 10 Yard Roll
2.5″ Black and White Stripped with Red Glitter Hearts on 10 Yard Roll
BLAST OFF Funky BOW Directions
- Bring your tail down 8 inches and then make 3 7 inch loops. Twisting in the middle before making your next loop. Then bring your to the upward position and cut.
- Start your tail with your second ribbon on the opposite side of where you started the first layer. Making two loops at 6 inches. Finishing off with your ribbon opposite of where you started.
- For your last layer, I typically use a thinner ribbon. I make my at 6 inches, twist, and do just one loop in the middle.
- You are done with your bow, you have 3-2-1 and you are ready to take it off the EZ bow maker. Use an 8-inch cable tie and gently pull your bow up. Then secure your zip tie and pull but not all the way tight.
- Run a cable tie through the back of your bow this will be used as your point of attachment for your wreath. Once you have slid your cable tie through the one that is securing it this is when you cinch it tight
- Hide your mechanics with a piece of ribbon of choice that you used in your creation.
How to Dovetail Funky Spring Bows?
To dovetail a ribbon tail on a funky bow you just fold the end of the ribbon in half and then use your scissors to cut at an angle. This will give you a nice V at the end of the ribbon tail. You do not have to dovetail your funky bows but they can add a nice finished look.
Are you searching for a unique DIY project this Halloween? Look no further than the Frankie Centerpiece Kit, perfect for adding a personalized and cute spooky touch to your Halloween decor. This DIY arrangement kit blends creativity with simplicity, making it an ideal craft for all skill levels.
DIY Frankie Centerpiece for Halloween Home Decor
Crafting your centerpiece is straightforward and enjoyable. You’ll need some basic tools like styrofoam, wire cutters, scissors, and hot glue. Begin by setting styrofoam inside the bucket, strategically place the twig sprays and, and use the eyeball picks for a finishing touch of flair.
Let me show you how to create your own DIY Frankenstein Halloween Centerpiece that is a cute not spooky decoration for Halloween. Mixing your spooky decorations with old and new gives you fun times spent crafting together now while reminiscing about the Halloweve of yester years. It’s a wonderful way to start a family tradition or simply enjoy some seasonal crafting magic.
Ingredients
Directions
- Start by finding cutting the styrofoam so it is nestled inside of the Green Frankenstein Bucket so that it sits nicely inside and glue down. I like to use both Gorilla Glue and Hot Glue to really secure it for both now and long term.
- Cut Black Garland Base into small sections and set your base, spreading for maximum coverage.
- Prep your picks by grabbing your Purple Green Orange Felt Ball Twig Sprays. Sseparating them into smaller picks. You can also twist the black chenille around your finger to create a fun effect.
- Trim your Glitter Eye Ball Picks and add to the stryofoam. Be sure to space them for the best visual display.
- Cut and prep the White Black Chenille Curly Stems add some dimension to them by curling with your fingers to really give them life.
- Stem back and look at your your centerpiece. Are thier bald or blank spaces? Fluff you black garland to fill and use the wires in your products from Keleas.com to really get the pieces where you want them.
- Grab one of your Glitter Curly Velvet Ball Picks and trim the stem down to a couple of inches. Fluff out your pick, and then place it to the left of your bow, tucking it behind the bow to have it peek out from behind it.
