Bows are beautiful. Bows are all the things you need to add to any DIY craft. And, it’s important to learn how to make a bow using wired ribbon. This step by step tutorial will give you the peace of mind and confidence to create beautiful bows using wired ribbon. Let me show you how easy it is to make a bow with different width and using fancy 4” Ribbon to add to any floral arrangement, or possibly an Easter Basket if you desire
Make A Bow Using a Wired Ribbon
Friends, let me begin by saying this… You can make beautiful bows! Repeat after me. “I can make beautiful bows!” You do not have to leave it to the experts to do it for you. With some practice and patience, you will become that talented expert. And with my step by step help, I’d like to add, you will reach that expertise level sooner than you thought was even possible.
4″ wired ribbon for bows does not have to be scary to work with. Creating a large, gorgeous bow with any ribbon, that you can use on your wreath or floral arrangements and designs, is attainable. Bows are a fun, pretty, and easy way to add a touch of beauty to your wreaths, floral arrangements, and home décor. This bow tutorial teaches you how I make a wreath bow using different widths. This bow recipe is excellent as an Easter bow, or quite frankly, for any reason or season, a bow is wanted.
I am an 80s child through and through. Love plaid. I love the iridescent look, too. And I LOVE to use them together, which was so common back in the day. And thank goodness it is coming back in style. This beautiful pairing of ribbons would look great on any floral arrangements. Especially something with gorgeous lavender flowers. Stunning indeed. This 1-2-1 bow recipe is just waiting for you to make it! Let’s get started!
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Ingredients
Directions
- Grab your 4” ribbon and your EZ Bow Maker. Fold up and crease the edge to save your ribbon from fraying.
- Measure out your first 20” ribbon tail. Come to the center, pinch and twist in the middle, really scrunching down your ribbon, since it is so thick.
- Create your first 7” loop. Pull back through the center, to repeat making your second loop on the other side. Trim your second tail. Fold your edges.
- Grab your 2nd ribbon, and create a nice edge by folding up the ends.
- Repeat this next layer of bow, creating smaller loops, about 6”. You will have a total of 4 loops in all in this layer, 2 on each side. Remember to keep it real loopy.
- Bring back your 4” ribbon. Carefully trim the wire ends. Create your center loops with 5” in this layer.
- Repeat steps to complete the last layer of your 1-2-1 ratio bow.
Trim the other tail, being sure to fold up the end. - Secure in the center with your cable tie. Don’t pull too tight just yet.
- Insert a 2nd cable tie for easy addition later on to floral arrangements. Keep open.
- Pull first cable tie tight, and trim excess. Complete your bow by adding a small section over the center mechanics. Fold in half, and tie on the back nice and tight.
Have fun deciding where to add this beautiful bow. You can’t go wrong with whatever you decide!
What Else Can a Bow Like This Be Added To?
This is such a great question, especially this time of year. Can you imagine adding this to a beautiful Easter basket? And can you imagine how beautiful it would be if the Easter basket was white? AHHHHHH! Stunning, y’all. And if you don’t have an easter basket, stick it on a pretty little floral arrangement filled with lavender flowers, because we all know it will look fabulous there!
Why Do You Fold Your Ribbon Edges?
When working with higher-quality ribbons, there are many perks. They are beautiful. Duh. They are sturdy. Also, you do not have to use as much of it, because it is beautiful in its simplest forms, but also because it is easier to manipulate. One downfall is that the fabric is more likely to fray over time. I fold the edges because this helps your bows look fabulous for longer periods. This simple step will help protect them from that.
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.
