Join me as I show you how to make some funky Christmas bows that will be perfect to add to any Christmas wreaths, mantles, or really any Christmas decor this year.
Funky Christmas Bows
Using the 1-2-1 bow recipe today I am going to show you how to make three fabulous Christmas bows. You can easily make and use any one of these bows in the Christmas decorations you are planning this year.
You do not have to use these specific ribbons but following a simple bow recipe can really help you be successful when it comes to bow making. Just watch and let me show you just how easy it is.
I get asked a lot about how to choose colors when making a bow. Let me share a little secret with you. Choosing ribbon color when making bows really isn’t that hard. Do not overthink it. I like to start by pulling colors from my pattern ribbon. As you can see in the nutcracker ribbon bow I pulled the gold from the nutcracker. This helped me choose my coordinating ribbons. I went with lots of gold but switch it up with a nice glittery ribbon and also a textured gold one. You too can do this.
Keep making bows. The more you make the easier it becomes. You can also use an EZ bow maker as I do. This will come in handy when measuring out lengths and adding layers. Don’t be hard on yourself it does take some practice and time but with the tips and tricks, I share you will be a pro in little to no time!
Check back soon for more tutorials on all the creating and designing techniques.
Ingredients
2.5″ Natural Linen with Barn Truck and Snow Ribbon on a 10 Yard Roll
2.5″ Red Velvet With White Threaded Center Ribbon on a 10 Yard Roll2.5″ 2 Sided Red White Buffalo Plaid and Black Linen Ribbon on a 10 Yard Roll
1.5″ Champaign Metallic Frayed Edge Open Weave Ribbon on a 10 Yard Roll
4″ Red Felt edge with White Cardinal on Snowy Branch Ribbon 10 Yard Roll
Directions for Funky Bow #1
- Make an 8-inch tail and then make your loops at 7 inches. Scrunch up your ribbon and twist before making your second loop. Pull your tail to 8 inches and dovetail.
- Add in your farm scene ribbon putting this tail up first at 8 inches. Put it in and twist. Make your loops at 6 inches. Making two loops on each side. Then dovetail your ends. Then fluff your loops.
- Using 5/8th wired ribbon. Make your loops at 5 inches. Just do one loop on each side.
- Secure your bow with your cable tie. You can also use a wire or pipe cleaner. Fluff your bow before you secure it tight. If any of your barns are upside down then flip them one more time to make sure they are sitting the right way.
Directions for Funky Bow #2
- 8-inch tails for this funky bow and start it off at the top. Make your loops at 6 inches and twist in the middle. Repeat on the other side. Cut your tail at 8 inches and dovetail.
- Bring in your Nutcracker ribbon and make your tail going up opposite of the one that you just placed. Make loops at 5.5. Making 2 on each side. Pulling your tail down and dovetailing.
- Now add in a textured type of ribbon. Make your tail a little bit shorter this time. Make two loops one on each side. Cut your ends straight.
- Secure with a cable tie. Place a little strip of ribbon to hide the mechanics of your zip tie.
Directions for Funky Bow #3
- 8-inch tails for this funky bow and start it off at the top. Make your loops at 7 inches and twist in the middle. Repeat on the other side. Cut your tail at 8 inches and dovetail.
- Now bring in your red and white check ribbon. Make an 8 inch tail and bring it in the opposite of the previous one. Make your loops at 6 inches twisting between each loop. Making 4 loops with this ribbon. Dovetail your ends.
- Now add in one loop on either side of the red ribbon with the white pattern. Dovetail your end and place it on top of the white and red check and make your loops at 5 inches. Cut your tail and dovetail.
- Secure your bow with a cable tie. Cinch it tight.
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