Bows for Less

Kids Craft: Fashion Purses from Recycled Capri Sun Boxes

August 4, 2011
By Bowdabra Design Team
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I have seen many kids crafts recycling Capri Sun pouches.  But, what about the boxes?  By the end of the month of I have stacks of those nifty Capri Sun boxes why not recycle them into something fun like: Little Girl’s Fashion Purses!  These fashion purses are perfect for birthday parties, playgroups, after-school programs,...

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Create a Simple Inexpensive Gift with Twill Bobbin Ribbon

July 29, 2011
By Bowdabra Design Team
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If you follow the blog then you know I love “Bows and Crafts for Less“.  I am also thrilled when I find an inexpensive item I can transform into something special and unique.  I recently purchased at the Dollar Store a package of three little white tins for a $1.00.  The three pack of...

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Scrap Fleece Dog Toys – Great Kids Craft

July 28, 2011
By Bowdabra Design Team
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Recycle small strips of scrap fleece to make dog toys using the Bowdabra.  Great craft for kids to make for their own pets! Crafters 4 Kids (http://c4k555.org), a non-profit children’s site designed a step-by-step tutorial on how to make these really fun dog toys using our Bowdabra products.  The tutorial gives detailed step-by-step pictures...

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Bowdabra Bottle Cap Bow Tutorial

July 27, 2011
By Bowdabra Design Team
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Recycling bottle caps for bows and scrapbooking is fairly easy and when bottle caps are finished they look like little pieces of artwork! Visit our post for an informative tutorial on upcycling bottle caps.  Also, learn how to add them to scrapbooking pages to accent pictures and create an interesting page layout. Adding recycled...

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Scrapbook Page with Bows, Ribbons, and Recycled Bottlecaps

July 26, 2011
By Bowdabra Design Team
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The other day I showed you how to recycle bottlecaps: I used Mod Podge to decoupage little flowers onto bottle caps.  Today, I am adding those same bottle caps to a scrapbooking page. I first began gathering all the supplies I needed.  I wanted to showcase some pictures that my husband took while we...

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How to Recycle Bottle Caps for Hair Bow Centers and Scrapbooking

July 25, 2011
By Bowdabra Design Team
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This week on the Bowdabra Blog it all about creating “Bows and Crafts For Less“!  I love finding a way to turn something inexpensive or even trash into something exquisite and expensive looking.  I have been transforming bottle caps into little pieces of art for several years and I have learned a few tips...

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