Bows for Less

Upcycle Toilet Paper Rolls into Cuff Bracelets

May 22, 2012
By Bowdabra Design Team
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This week on the Bowdabra Blog we are celebrating recycling and upcycling craft materials.  I am thrifty by nature and I am always looking for new ways to transform every day things into beautiful pieces of art and jewelry.  Recently, I designed rubber grommets into unique necklace charms I also used small ceramic tiles...

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DIY Charms: Upcycled Rubber Grommets and Curling Ribbon

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Okay I know it sounds crazy!  But with inexpensive supplies like rubber grommets and curling ribbon you can create some beautiful charms! I used hot pink curling ribbon because I thought it would look amazing with the silver and black accents.  This is not only a fun craft for adults but would also be...

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Birthday Party Favors Ribbon Wands

February 21, 2012
By Bowdabra Design Team
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Designing your own birthday party favors can really save you a lot of money.  Design these easy to make ribbon wands using pencils and sheer ribbon.  These fun ribbon wands are sure to keep children entertained and they are so inexpensive and easy to make.  In fact, the entire time I was making this...

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Homemade Kids Birthday Party Favor Ideas

February 19, 2012
By Bowdabra Design Team
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Homemade kids birthday party favors can save money and can be lots of fun to make.  Create these easy kids party favors using white chalk, scrap ribbon, and craft feathers.  Combine the materials together to make little fake birthday candle favors.  These simple to make party gifts will fit any party theme, change the...

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Home Sweet Home Paper Hearts with Ribbon

February 14, 2012
By Bowdabra Design Team
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Follow my blog with Bloglovin “Home Sweet Home” – we all know the feeling of being gone on a trip and coming home and just feeling immediate relief and happiness.   Or having a hard day at work and longing for the comfort of your home.   Create an easy and inexpensive home decoration...

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Valentine’s Day Home Decor for Less

February 2, 2012
By Bowdabra Design Team
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Make a Valentine’s Day home decor decoration on the cheap.  Purchase an inexpensive frame and decorate it with strips of sheer ribbon.  I purchased an unfinished large wooden frame from the Dollar Store.  I removed the glass, spray painted it, and added ribbon for a super easy and super SWEET decoration! Materials Needed: Inexpensive...

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