Ribbon Tutorial

Back-to-School: Add Style to a Notebook with Ribbons and Bows

August 8, 2012
By Bowdabra Design Team
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Add style and jazz to a simple notebook by weaving ribbon on the front and back cover.  The woven ribbon can then be used to hold paper clips, pens, or even to attach hair clips!  Need a quick hair bow?  – Just grab it from your notebook cover!  Return back-to-school with gorgeous woven ribbon...

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Handmade Jewelry: Organza 4 Strand Braided Ribbon Bracelets

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Organza is a sheer ribbon that sparkles and shimmers when braided tightly together.  I used the classic 4 strand ribbon bracelet idea and added some fun and flair by using organza ribbon.  By using only two strands of ribbon folded in half to create this 4 strand bracelet I was able to give a...

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Ribbon Wrapped Hoop Earrings with Bow

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This week on the Bowdabra Blog we will be featuring jewelry enhanced with ribbon.  Last week while searching for inspiration to make ribbon embellished earrings I came across beautiful ribbon earrings on pinterest.  I love the little gingham stud bows along with ribbon dangle earrings. But ultimately when it came to making my own...

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How to Make a Bottle Cap Pet ID

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Learn how to make a Bottle Cap Pet I.D. for either your cat or dog.  Bottle caps are a fun craft material to use for all sorts of projects and I have used them for scrapbooking and hair bow centers.   And, recently, Kitty used bottle caps as embellishments for her lollipop party favors. Did...

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Woven Ribbon Patchwork Tutorial

June 27, 2012
By Bowdabra Design Team
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Design little woven ribbon patchworks to be placed in the center of hair bows, adorn gifts, or even be added to scrapbook pages.  These little woven ribbon patchwork pieces are fun to make and very addicting!  Create your own color combinations to compliment any occasion. Materials Needed: 25″  – 4 strands of 3/8″ grosgrain...

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Bowdabra Multi-Layered Stacked Basic Hair Bow

June 25, 2012
By Bowdabra Design Team
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Using the Mini Bowdabra and Hair Bow Tool & Ruler create a multi-layered stacked basic hair bow using different width ribbon.  The Hair Bow Tool & Ruler and Mini Bowdabra make it easy to create different layers with all sized ribbon including one-sided printed ribbon and even small width satin ribbon. Materials Needed: Mini...

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