There are so many beautiful bows in the wreath-making world, and sometimes I love adding some variety to my bows. This unique, funky Knotty Bow with Long Tails is a fun variation on your typical loopy bow that adds some flair and texture to your wreath.
Step-by-Step Directions for Creating a Knotty Bow with Long Tails
Adding a bow to a wreath can be the finishing touch that you need to pull your wreath together. There is nothing better than a unique bow to elevate your wreath to the next level though! I love a bow that you don’t see very often, and this Knotty Bow is definitely that.
Adding some texture to your wreath with knots is a great way to set your wreath apart. It is a fun pop of uniqueness that you don’t usually see on a bow! I love the added uniqueness that comes from an element that you aren’t expecting.
This bow uses 3 ribbons and is so easy to customize to match your wreath. I decided on a color palette that easily transitions from summer to fall, with bright oranges and blacks. I love the added variation that comes from using multiple ribbons and multiple widths.
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Ingredients
Directions
- Choose your ribbons. You’ll want 2 2.5” and 1 ⅝” ribbons, in a nice color palette that matches your wreath.
- Start with your first 2.5” ribbon on your bow maker. This will be the ribbon that will be your background. I started with my tails about 24” long.
- At the 24” mark, place your ribbon through the pegs on your bow maker, then twist.
- Hold your ribbon between the pegs, and create your first loop. I made mine 6.5”. When the ribbon is between the pegs, twist your ribbon.
- Create the rest of your loops the same way, by threading your ribbon through the center pegs, creating your loops, then twisting. I made 2 loops on each side, for a total of 4 loops.
- Cut your ribbon to match the other 24” tail.
- Start your other 2.5” ribbon by creating a 24” tail, then creating loops. I made these loops 6”, so a little bit shorter than the background loops.
- Create another loop the same way, for a total of 2 loops, then measure and cut your second tail the same length as the first.
- With your ⅝” ribbon, create a long tail, longer than the others and cut double that length. I did a 30” tail, so I cut my ribbon to 60”.
- Using the same ⅝” ribbon, create a tail that is about 20”, and then create your loops. I made 6 loops, three on each side. My loops were 6” long.
- Cut your second tail shorter like the other side, at the 20”.
- Using the same ribbon as your background ribbon, cut a piece about 11” long. Lay your ends together, and create a circle, with a width of 10”. This will be loops with no tail to finish the bow.
- Lay your circle flat and then pleat your center at 5”, and place it between your bow maker pegs.
- Add your second ribbon back in by creating a 16” tail, then create 2 loops at 5”, one on each side, then cut your second tail to match.
- Run a cable tie under your ribbons between the pegs on your bow maker. Loosely tighten the cable tie, then carefully lift your bow up and off your bow maker. Rotate your cable tie to the back.
- Start fluffing out your loops, separating them from each other.
- Add a small piece of your ⅝” ribbon around the middle of your bow, and knot it in the back to cover the cable tie.
- Add knots to your tails by creating simple, hand-over-hand knots on your tails, high on the bow near the loops. Stagger your knots throughout your tails, adding loops higher and lower on the tails to finish your bow.
TIPS AND TRICKS
- Make the bow your own! Add more or less loops to create a bow that you love. Add more or fewer knots. It’s your bow! Do what you love!
- Create looser or tighter knots for different looks.
- This bow can be made larger or smaller depending on what you need. Create smaller loops for a smaller bow, and larger loops for a larger bow.
- You can “dry run” your bow to see how it will look on your wreath by not using a cable tie to take it off your bow maker. You’ll need to be careful to not drop or mess up any of your loops, but this can help you to know if your bow is the right size.
How big a bow do you need for a 14” wreath?
Honestly, it depends on what you like! You can create a smaller bow than I did, to be more proportionate, or a larger bow for more of a statement bow. This is all about creativity and doing what looks good to you.
Should a bow go on the top or bottom of a wreath?
Again, this is very much about personal preference. You can do whatever you like! I put my bows where they look best, especially when I am using florals. You can start with a placement in mind, or you can add it later.
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.
