How to Make A Funky Bow -Christmas Edition
This bow is easy peasy! I know you can make this bow!
I developed the “funky bow” technique a few years ago when trying to help my ebook customers use up all of their materials. You see, I can’t stand to throw away any ribbon, even scraps. Why? Because I’m a RIBBON ADDICT! There I said it, yet again!
This technique developed when I had long strips of ribbon but there was not enough to form a full bow and certainly not enough to add to a wreath. What’s a girl to do?
Bam, it hit me…make a bow using all of my scraps…well not ALL of my scraps, just some.
See full video below.
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Supplies Needed
- 5 -30” strips of ribbon in various sizes and coordinating colors. (I prefer a total of 5 but you can use more).
- Scissors
- Floral wire or pipe cleaner
Step 1 –Cut the ribbon
Cut the ribbon into 30” strips and dove tail the ends.
Step 2 – Form the Bow
9” from the bottom, pinch the ribbon in your fingers. Measure out 12” and loop the ribbon away from you securing in your fingers at the 12” mark. This forms a 6” loop with the tails below it. Twist the tail in the back so that the nice side of the ribbon is facing forward. Loop one is done.
Loop two…do the same thing with the next ribbon but in reverse so that the loop is facing downward and the tails are pointed upward. Hold both loops in the same hand. Keep adding your ribbon strips in an alternating fashion with loops on top and below your fingers until all the ribbon is in your hands. Secure with a floral wire or pipe cleaner.
Step 3 – Attach and disperse tails
Once the ribbon is attached to your item (garland, wreath, etc.), you can move the bow tails around so that they are dispersed evenly.
Tips: Make the loops as large or as small as you like. If making larger loops, make sure that the wire in the ribbon is strong enough to hold the shape of the loop or your loops will sag. Also you will need to adjust the ribbon length if making larger loops.
The funky bows look great in wreaths, garlands, on lanterns, in Christmas trees, anywhere a bow is needed.
I want to see your funky bow pictures! Make sure to upload your picture on my Facebook Page Here
Like this tutorial? Then you might like my 9 Ways to Make a Bow Free Video! Click HERE to download your copy.
Let me know below if you enjoyed this tutorial.
Happy Wreathing,
Julie
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How to Make a Bow with Multiple Ribbons
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Lovely idea!! Now why I haven’t ever thought of this awesome idea for using extra ribbon? Thanks for showing us thus technique.
Love all all your bows! I can make traditional bows but your funky bow is awesome! Love it m all your other ones. I’m going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing
I love the tutorial. I have to have someone show me how to do something. You are a wonderful teacher!!.
Gonna try this, u make it look so easy!!! Thanks
Great tutorial for bow making. Thank you for guiding us to make a beautiful bow.
Loved it ! I want to make them!thanks
Thank you…..love the funky bows.
You are quite welcome!
I love watching your videos. I have learned so much from watching you. Thanks for all your free videos. I love your e-book also.
Thank you Linda!
Love your idea of the funky bow! Thank you so much for sharing! Can’t wait to try one!
Thank you again, Julie. As always, you are the best. I enjoy your tutorials so much.
Luv your bows!
Thanks so much for your great idea and fabulous technique! I’ve been making bows for more than 30 years and never thought about this idea (I know, right?). Great job! I’m hooked on you 🙂
I can’t wait to try to make one. Thank you so much!
Great video. Thanks for sharing
Love it! So glad you had the video. I was a little confused on the written directions. Thank you!
Love this idea! Can’t wait to make some funky bows for Christmas!
I love your bows! Can’t wait to start making some, or attempt to make some. Lol Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for sharing. Will be making some.
Loved the funky bow video. When I need a bow that’s what it will be. You have the most unique ideas! Thanks! Enjoy all of them.
Really great tutorial!
I have arthritis in my hands so it’s hard to hold the ribbons together until I get it all put together. Do you have any suggestions for something else I can use until it’s finished. Love your tutorials.
I would use a chip clip or clothes pin.
I love it now I know that I can make a bow . Thank you
Love this! Adorable!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the funky bow idea. Thanks so much.
Miss Julie, I just have to tell you that since I found you on Pinterest I have learned so much. The best part is I feel like I have a brand new friend! Girl, I just adore you and I’m so thankful that you are willing to share your God given talent with the rest of us. I look forward to every new video! I’m hooked for life!
Yay! I like friends! Thank you!
Love your funky bows!
Like You I am a ribbon addict and could open up my own ribbon store Just found your website How lucky am I Love your Funky Ribbon technique I was a little confused by written directions but the video was GREAT and explained and showed the necessary steps for completion Thanks so much Judi
Thank you for your demonstration. Love the multi colored bows. I am trying to get creative.
Love to watch you and your videos!! You do great work!!
Thank you so much for the easily understood directions! I think I might just be able to do make a funky bow—I need 12! Again, I love the look and the technique seems pretty straightforward!
Thank you so much for sharing, you make it look so simple, now my home is going to be extra festive with funky bows this Christmas 🙂
Love your funky bow technique. Can’t wait yo try it.
Love your videos, you explain everything so simple! Thanks!
I really appreciate your tutorial on the “Funky Bow”. Thank you so much!! I just put mine on the Halloween wreath I made.
I love this bow, but why is mine so limp and wimpy??? I use the wired ribbon and follow your video but it just doesn’t turn out right.
Thanks
Bev
Thank you for showing how to do the Funky Bow, it look great. You are so easy to listen too.
Love your lantern swags!
Loved watching your video. Love learning new techniques. I love wrapping sometimes more than the gifts. Thank you.
TY FOR RE-POSTING THIS VIDEO, I LOVE THE FUNKY BOW IT IS MY GO TO BOW!! I USE IT TO DECORATE MORE THAN ANY OTHER STYLE … I PURCHASED U’R E-BOOK HOW TO MAKE DECO MESH WREATHS, BUT UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE NOT GOT TO MAKE NOT ONE WREATH YET, I BROKE MY WRIST AND WAS JUST RELEASED TO GO BACK TO NORMAL ACTIVITY…I HAVE BEEN MAKING XMAS WREATHS AND GRAPEVINE WREATHS FOR 30 YEARS , I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM WATCHING U’R VIDEOS. I JUST HAD MY 55th B-DAY SEE U CAN TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS…LOL
XOXO
Thank you, Julie, for your well done video. I could never make a nice bow and like you, hated tossing out perfectly good ribbon. I’m a pretty “crafty” type but was having a hard time getting a clear picture in my head while reading the instructions, however, your video cleared up any confusion. My granddaughter is getting married in June and I’m going to be the “Head Decorator and Florist” … so I really appreciate your video. Merry Christmas from Ontario, Canada! ?
Love the Funky Bow, Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing how to use leftover ribbon pieces. I like the funky bows technic & look, and will start using your method . I only started making bows last year. Also, your presentation on the video was easy to see & follow.
I loved it. Thank you for sharing your talents!
So happy I found your funky bows video. I like to make bow & hate to waste the leftover ribbons.
Thank you for helping me with both.
Blessings!
Shirley
Beautiful as always! Thank you for sharing.
Excellent tutorial, thanks for sharing, I now have to give it a try with all the ribbon scraps I have!
Very neat, thanks for sharing!
Thanx for sharing this awesome technique!!
How wonderful of you to share your talent. Seeing how something is done is much better than just reading directions. I will definitely be making some funky bows. Happy creating beautiful things.
Some pictures would have been very helpful
There’s a whole video on the bottom of the post.
Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Finally! I can make a bow any size any ribbon! Love the Funky Bow!
What a great tutorial! I didn’t plan on using different colored ribbon until I saw this. It turned out beautiful and I was able to size it down for a slightly smaller bow.
Gorgeous Bows! You make it look so easy. I am going to make a fall funky bow for our mailbox.
Hi Julie.
You make bow craft look easy. I want use the funky bow technique when I make a Winter lantern swag following directions in your tutorial.
I always enjoy your videos
Great video! Thank you
Yes loved tutorial !please show more !