I love winter. I love the snow, sledding, sitting on my couch watching snowflakes fall from the sky while reading a good book and cuddling up under a nice warm blanket…I love it all. However, if only we could figure out a way for the snow to stay off of the roads. Whether you are with me in winter bliss or spending your winter days on the beautiful beaches, today’s fun project with Debra from Housewife Eclectic, is all about lovely snowflakes that no matter where you spend your winter, you will love these cute bows that are fun to make and even more fun to wear. Enjoy!
Hi everyone, I’m Debra from Housewife Eclectic, I typically share recipes, DIY, geeky projects and much more over at my site. Today I am here to show you how to make these fun and easy Snowflake bows. They come together really quick and are perfect for the snowy weather that has finally hit my neck of the woods.
You will need:
- White Grosgrain Ribbon
- A Gem for the center of your snowflake
- Thread
- Long Needle
- Alligator Clips
- Hot Glue
- Fray Check or a Match
Measure your ribbon out into five 8 inch lengths. Fray Check or heat seal the ends of all of your ribbons to prevent fraying.
Lay the ribbon on top of each other and then fold the strands in half. Pierce the ribbon at the halfway mark with your threaded needle. Pull the ribbon halfway through the needle.
Leaving the ribbon on the needle, spread the ribbon out until it is even. Fold each piece up and pierce with the ribbon with the needle, creating loops. Continue until all of the loops have been made. Pull the thread through the ribbon and sew through the center of the bow 4 or 5 times until it is completely secure. Tie off the thread. Hot glue your gem to your center and then hot glue the bow to a covered alligator clip.
My daughter absolutely loves this bow and it goes with just about everything, which I love.
How are you dealing with the snow?
Thank you Debra! I love this fun and simple bow. It is so pretty and elegant and that gem is gorgeous! To see another color option for this adorable bow click HERE. And, to see more fabulous projects by this super talented lady, make sure to check out her blog at Housewife Eclectic!
Do you love fast, simple and beeeeautiful bows? Check out these other incredible bows that are so fun to make and that look fabulous in your little one’s hair!
The Ribbon Retreat has the greatest selection of ribbon around to create your everyday or holiday inspired bows. You can make any of the above bows or a Snowflake Bow with a number of different ribbon variations to achieve a different look using the same techniques. This will give your little sweetie a brand new bow for everyday and every occasion in no time!
Happy Creating & Happy Hair Bows!
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These snowflake bows are so sweet! I’d love it if you’d share this post at Reviews, Chews & How-Tos for our first Awesome Life Friday Link Up http://rchreviews.blogspot.com/2015/01/awesome-life-friday-no-1.html
Hi Lynda! Thank you so much! I linked up…thank you for the invite! Have a wonderful day! Michelle 🙂
You too! Thank you so much for sharing! I hope you’ll come back again this week for Awesome Life Friday!
We all know what a Bow Loser I am, but I have actually made this style bow (using the TRR tutorial, of course)!! I just love it in the snow white ribbon, with that gorgeous center. It surely does conjure up thoughts of snow, which has somehow eluded southern NJ so far this season. Thank you for sharing your sweet idea, Debra! xoxo
Hi Pat! Thank you so much for your fun comment! Your comments always make me smile. I am so glad that you have tried this fun bow before. Have a wonderful day and thank you again! Michelle 🙂
This bow is so cute! My niece would love this! I’m not a very crafty person, I can’t even tie a regular bow – but I might have to give this one a go for her!
Hi Michelle! Thank you so much! I totally think you can make these bows. You are awesome, and it will look amazing! Thank you again and have a wonderful day! Michelle 🙂
That is pretty. Maybe if I make some pretty bows my daughter will wear the clips in her hair. Why don’t little girls care that hair is hanging in their face? 🙂
Hi Jendi! Hehehehe! I wonder the same thing. My little sweetie has the cutest natural curly hair, and I love to put cute bows in it…but as soon as I put them in out they come! I hope your sweet daughter keeps this fun bow in her hair. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. Hehe! Have a wonderful day! Michelle 🙂
I love all of those beautiful creations
Hi Jessie! Thank you so very much! Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by! Michelle 🙂
This looks incredible! I am trying this as soon as I get home! Keep posting stuff like this, you are amazing!
Hi Made From Pinterest! Thank you so so much! You are pretty amazing as well! We love your blog and are so glad you stopped by! Have a wonderful day and thank you again! Michelle 🙂
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