Woven Ribbon Clover

March 2, 2012
By Bowdabra Design Team

Design a woven ribbon clover to use for scrapbooking, card-making, or for hair clips.  This woven ribbon clover would look adorable as an embellishment on a scrapbook layout!  Or if you are in to hair bow making add this ribbon clover to the center of a hair bow or attach onto a hair clip by its self.  The possibilities are endless!

 

Materials Needed:

Instructions:

1. Begin by cutting 3 strips of 5″ ribbon.  The remaining ribbon will be for stem of the clover.  Seal the ends of the ribbon with a lighter or clear nail polish.

 

2. Fold two strips in half and create a crease.  The crease is the center point of the ribbon.  At the creases hot glue the ribbon together to form an X.

 

3. Fold the top left ribbon strand and hot glue the end under the bottom left ribbon.

 

4. Fold the bottom left strand, weave it through the loop and hot glue it on the top of the left (top) ribbon.

 

5. Turn the ribbon so that the free ribbon strands are on the left side.  Follow the instructions above and weave the same loops on the other side.

6. Complete the loops.

7. Next, take the other 5″ strand and fold it in the middle to form a V with a flat bottom.  I tacked it in place with a small dab of hot glue.

 

8. Fold the right loop to the bottom hot glue in place.  (Notice: This clover section we are making the opposite).

9. Take the left ribbon strand weave it under than over and hot glue in place.

10. Hot glue the one section of the ribbon clover to the center of the two.  (Want a four leaf clover?  Just make another section and hot glue it in place.)

 

11. Hot glue the clover stem to the back of the clover.

12. The clover is complete and ready to be used for scrapbooking, card-making, or hair bows.

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69 Responses to Woven Ribbon Clover

  1. Jane on March 2, 2012 at 9:45 am

    You’ve been pinned! http://www.pinterest.com/jesims

    This clover will look adorable in my cutie-patootie’s hair.

    • Bowdabra Design Team on March 2, 2012 at 10:44 am

      Thank you for entering our National Craft Month Contest! Each day brings new ways to enter.

  2. Emily on March 2, 2012 at 10:49 am

    I pinned it! (http://pinterest.com/mlepool/hair-bows-and-clips/)

  3. Emily on March 2, 2012 at 10:50 am

    I would use it to make a hair bow! Gotta build up my collection for my baby girl due in April. :)

    • Bowdabra Design Team on March 2, 2012 at 11:50 am

      Aww, congrats! :-) Thank you for entering our giveaway. We invite you to come back tomorrow for another ribbon post and more ways to enter.

  4. Amber Turnell on March 2, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    I Pinned the adorable clover on my Pinterest! @AmberTurnell http://pinterest.com/pin/115264071683019251/

  5. Amber Turnell on March 2, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    I Tweeted the Clover Tutuorial! @ AmberMTurnell

  6. Amber Turnell on March 2, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Love this clover for bows, embellishing onesies, and making lucky cards! I think I’m going to make an “Aren’t We Lucky” baby anniversary card on St Patty’s Day for my hubby… since we found out I was pregnant with our beautiful daughter last St Patty’s Day!

  7. Kim on March 2, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    I am going to make two of these so my little one can wear one on each pony tail and have two times the luck!!

  8. Crystal Arcand (3Stairs) on March 2, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    I repinned. My Pinterest name is 3stairs.

  9. Crystal Arcand (3Stairs) on March 2, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    I’d use the clovers for hair clips, pins, and cardmaking.

  10. Liz Terek on March 2, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    http://pinterest.com/lterek/pins/

    Pinned IT!!!

  11. Liz Terek on March 2, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/DevotdMomO3/status/175669367453913088
    Tweeted

  12. Liz Terek on March 2, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Sorry! Twitter name is @DevotdMomO3

  13. Beth on March 2, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    Thank you so much for this! I’ve been looking all over and every site that had the tutorial seemed to charge!

  14. Renee on March 2, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    What a cute little shamrock!! Love the woven look. It could be used in so many ways my mind is whirling. Thanks for the great directions.

  15. Elizabeth Strickland on March 3, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    I tweeted, pinned, and shared on Facebook! I am so excited about this contest! i hope that I win the ribbon (although I would be happy with any prize)! i would use the ribbon to make bows to sell on Etsy, I would donate 50% of the sale price to the make a wish foundation since the ribbon was FREE!

  16. Debbie Lay on March 3, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Would love to make bows for my granddaughters!

  17. Amanda Revolt on March 4, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    Pinned @ http://pinterest.com/amandarevolt/. Tweeted @RevoltAmanda. And I really think this clover would look cute as a centerpiece to a hair bow with other greens and maybe a clover patterned ribbon, or other patterns like dots or stripes!

    PS: I am LOVING these tutorials and Crafting Month!

  18. Heather E. on March 5, 2012 at 4:39 am

    Pinned! https://pinterest.com/doulamommy/craft-ideas/

  19. Heather E. on March 5, 2012 at 4:39 am

    I would make hairbows for my red-headed daughter! I made her a gorgeous St. Patty’s Day dress last year and these would top it off beautifully!

  20. Carol on March 5, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    I would make more headbands for my granddaughters and for donating to local hospital for young patients.

  21. nicole on March 6, 2012 at 4:55 am

    http://pinterest.com/pin/244672192225737989/ pinned the finished clover

    bthm/nicole h

  22. nicole on March 6, 2012 at 5:15 am

    i’d use it to make bows for my daughter as she is in a st pattys parade!

  24. Dawnll from Dawn's Craft Place on March 6, 2012 at 9:04 am

    I pinned this fun tutorial!

  25. Dawnll from Dawn's Craft Place on March 6, 2012 at 9:07 am

    this was tweeted on twitter

  26. CE Denlinger on March 6, 2012 at 9:22 am

    My granddaughter would love the shamrock bow. CE

  27. Kim Dixon on March 6, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Leave it to bowdabra to elp with any of the hoildays and makeing the St. Pats Bows was fun

  28. Barbara on March 6, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    I think I would try and make it a pin. Shouldn’t be hard

  29. Annabella Merlin on March 6, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    I never knew that nail polish can seal the end portions of the ribbon. This is such a nice idea. I love it better than lighter. Thanks for this tutorial!

    Annabella
    Creative Photo Album

  30. Shirley Lupton on March 6, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    I really love to win this giveaway. I have two granddaughters an I could use this to make hair clips.

  31. DAWN VIDRINE on March 7, 2012 at 3:49 am

    I love thes

    http://pinterest.com/dawnmarie70535/

    https://twitter.com/#!/dawnmarie70535

  32. Barb T. on March 7, 2012 at 7:52 am

    This is so cute. Would love to make some pins for the children in my granddaughters preschool.

  33. des on March 7, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    pinned it here http://pinterest.com/zkme/
    so cute. my girls will love to make this :)

  34. Connie on March 8, 2012 at 1:23 am

    I would make the shamrock bows as pins and give to friends.

    • Kay on March 8, 2012 at 7:16 am

      The steps for the shamrock are not for a beginner like me I do not get steps 4-6 can you help me? Thanks in advance

      • Bowdabra Design Team on March 8, 2012 at 8:17 am

        Kay I would be more than happy to offer some extra guidance.

        Step 4: Before you can begin step 4 it is important the loop is hot glued in place on step 3. Notice on step 3 that the end of the ribbon is hot glued on the underneath of the ribbon strand. You then take the other ribbon strand weave it under and then through the loop that you created in step 3. Hot glue the end of the ribbon on top of the ribbon loop in step 3.

        Step 5: Turn the ribbon just like it is in the picture so that the free ribbon strands are again on the left. Hot glue the top ribbon strand in place on the underneath of the ribbon to form a loop.

        Step 6: Take the remaining ribbon strand weave it under and then through the loop you created in step 5. Then hot glue the end of the ribbon on top of the ribbon loop you made in step 5.

        Please let me know if I can be of further assistance,
        Warmest,
        Sarah Forhan

  35. Patt on March 8, 2012 at 7:56 am

    I would use this to decorate a little sun dress for my
    granddaughters with a hair bow to match

  36. Connie on March 8, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    I will make one of these to wear to our 5K fund-raiser for homeless kids.

  37. Connie on March 8, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    I pinned it too.

  38. Holly Lawson on March 8, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    I pinned this clover and my Pinterest name is Holly Lawson.
    hollymsc123@aol.com

  39. Holly Lawson on March 8, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    I would make this into a hair bow for my daughter to wear for St. Patrick’s Day!
    hollymsc123@aol.com

  40. Holly Lawson on March 8, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/hollydlteacher/status/177911509693906944
    hollydlteacher

    hollymsc123@aol.com

  41. Jen on March 9, 2012 at 4:02 am

    This would be great to add to the St. Patrick’s day hair bows for my nieces!

  42. Tiffany Sanderson on March 9, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    I pinned it (Tiffany Sanderson).

    Tweeted (ZowiesMom10).

    And I would use these to make hair clips!

  43. Jonica33 on March 10, 2012 at 4:27 am

    I would use them as leaves for my ribbon flowers and then make flower pens and hair clips.

  44. Jennifer M. on March 11, 2012 at 9:58 am

    I love this, I cant wait to get started!! They will be perfect for my hair clips!

  45. Brenda S Smith on March 12, 2012 at 9:08 am

    I love this design. I would 1st use it in a hairbow design.

  46. Beverly Roberts on March 12, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    //Cute Cute idea!

  47. Susana on March 13, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    I would absolutely love to win! My daughter is almost 5 months old and I’m wanting to start making some more bows for her to wear!

  48. Susana on March 13, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    I would absolutely love to win!

  49. Catherine M Sims on March 14, 2012 at 9:49 am

    This will come in handy for this weekend St Paddy’s day.

  50. Babbette on March 14, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Very cool for St. Paddy’s day

  51. Suzy S. on March 16, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Oh this little clover is just darlin! What a grand way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day!!!

  52. Mia on March 17, 2012 at 5:41 am

    I would attach it to a headband. I tweeted about it at mgazebra72!!!

  53. Michelle Wimp on March 18, 2012 at 6:04 am

    luv it!

  54. Shautel on March 18, 2012 at 7:51 am

    Pinned it, pinterest name Shautel Walker

  55. Shautel on March 18, 2012 at 7:51 am

    I would attach it to a headband..

  56. jennifer ridings on March 18, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    I am going to use it for my granddaughters and to sell. I really like this it will make a really nice hair bow

  57. Judy Biggerstaff on March 18, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Love this clover tutorial.

  58. Tabitha on March 24, 2012 at 8:38 am

    Pinned as Tabitha Swain Klucking http://pinterest.com/pin/121386152426532716/

  60. Tabitha on March 24, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Add a pin and this would be fun to make with my daughter for little friend gifts. She worries about not everyone having green on!

  61. gail on March 29, 2012 at 4:54 am

    hair bow making

  62. Susan H. on March 31, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    I pinned to my Pinterest. Susan Hatcher (sebh) on Pinterest.

  63. Susan H. on March 31, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    I tweeted about the giveaway. @sebh55

  64. Susan H. on March 31, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    I would use the clover for little pins to wear…lapel pins.