I love beautiful Christmas wrappings…. but gift bows made from cheap plastic ribbon can cost more than $2.00. I hate wasting money on single-use present toppers and creating more trash. I designed this simple pattern to create bows from felt, fleece, or paper scraps. They take just a fe...
This type of DIY bow is perfect for a wreath. You can’t go wrong with a simple layered messy ribbon style. The hardest part of this tutorial is deciding which ribbon colors to choose! What You Need to Make a Bow First you’ll want to cut several different types of ribbon the same ...
With a pretty bow! And I love wrapping gifts! Let’s talk about a savvy way to keep all you gift embellishments together and make them also part of your Christmas decorations. Today is EASY ELEGANCE WEDNESDAY. It’s a midweek break from the busyness of life and a time to recharge your...
Wired ribbon can get pretty expensive, but it also goes on sale quite a bit around this time of year, so if you still don’t have a topper for your tree, you can make one of these quite affordably. Also, keep in mind to search the after-Christmas sales for clearance ribbons that yo...
The Secret - How to Make a Bow Using a DIY Bow Maker My secret for making perfect bows every time is a simple DIY Bow Maker. With a few supplies and tools, you can make what I've been using to create perfect bows for every occasion for years now. First things first - let's star...
1. Start by looping the bow. You are going to make 2 loops and a tail with the smallest loop on top. Then a middle loop that’s a little longer. Then fold the ribbon and have the tail stick out longer than the middle loop. ...
I can also see these wreaths being used as centerpieces on a table. Just add a large hurricane glass and candle in the center, and boom, a festive Christmas centerpiece. Considering how easy one is to make, why not make a few and use them on the door and on the table?
If your Christmas tree skirt is looking a bit shabby, you are probably going to need a new one. Instead of running out to the store and buying one, you could always make your own. Sewn tree skirts are going to give you the most professional-looking finish, but you can create some si...
Particularly if the child wants to play electric guitar, classic rock songs are both recognizable and will make the child feel like a rock star even though they only know a few notes.[10] For example, the riff from "Smoke on the Water" is a very simple classic progression that only re...
Leave to cool in the tins for 15 minutes then remove from the tins and finish cooling on a wire rack. Step 7 Trim the tops of the cakes with a sharp knife to make the tops flat. Roll out enough marzipan to cover each of the cake. Heat the jam and brush on the tops of the ...