How to Make a Fancy Bow
For the longest time I never knew how to make those gorgeous bows you see adorning Christmas wreaths and nicely wrapped gifts. They really complete the look on wreaths, swags across fireplace mantels, and on gifts so instead of buying them (which is costly) I decided to learn to make my own, and now I make them all the time in any color or pattern I want with this super easy tutorial! http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.com/2013/09/how-to-make-fancy-bow.html
See complete tutorial here with more tips:
http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.com/2013/09/how-to-make-fancy-bow.html
Supplies needed-wire ribbon, scissors, and a twist tie.
Loop your ribbon around your fingers and leave a "tail" of the ribbon hanging out on both ends.
Secure with the twist tie and fluff to desired shape.
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This can actually be done without the twist showing and with as many loops as you desire, turning the last length of ribbon around where you put the twist. Then a thin bit of florist wire (thin and strong and almost invisible) I learned at an orchard market, where I made Christmas wreaths and fruit baskets. I think you could find out how at A.C Moore, Michael's or probably anywhere else that sells gift baskets.
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Thanks Linda for the tip!
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