DIY -- How To Make A Decorative Ribbon Bow by ABnCParties

[flower10634]

stupid ribbon, my ribbon is terrible i need better ribbon one mistake on my type of ribbon and its completley ruined 

[abncpartiesandmore]

@flower10634 The ribbon should not make that much of a difference. Try it again and you will see the difference. If the ribbon is thin try wrapping it more times to give if more fullness.

[Ashleylovesutoo]

Oh my gosh! This was SO EASY SO FUN i had 14gifts to decorate and at wal-mart the bows that looked exactly like that was anywhere from 4-15dollars! and i saw this and i knew i had ribbon laying around and i tried it was SO EASY and now i have ALL presents done and decorated beutifully THANKS SO MUCH this vid made me subscribe,merrry christmas and once again thanks so much for takeing your time to make this video for us! i reallly appriciate it it was sooo fun! thanks! so much! -Ashley

[abncpartiesandmore]

@Ashleylovesutoo I am sooo glad it was helpful for you. I would love to see pictures of your bow. Have a very Happy New Year and I hope 2012 is a good year for you!!!!

[abncpartiesandmore]

@Ashleylovesutoo I am sooo glad it was helpful for you. I would love to see pictures of your bow. Have a very Happy New Year and I hope 2012 is a good year for you!!!!

[abncpartiesandmore]

@PizmoBeach1 I am so glad I could help. I think this bow is so much fun! I bought ribbon yesterday to make bows for Christmas/Hanukah. Can wait to play.....

Thanks again.

Judy

[Laur3m]

This was a very easy to follow video with clear instructions. I'm glad i read the comments & will use wire cutters when doing this with wired ribbon. Thank you for teaching me how to tie a beautiful bow!

[abncpartiesandmore]

@Laur3m I am so glad it was useful for you. I would love to see a picture of your finished bow if you get a chance.

[Kraffan]

@abncpartiesandmore - I thank you for saving me loads of money this Christmas!

I tried and they turned out beautiful! I'll teach the trick to all of my friends!

Thank you

[abncpartiesandmore]

@Kraffan I am so glad that our video was helpful. You can make the bow with just about any ribbon. Have a wonderful Christmas!!!!

[lannie819]

This video was the most helpful I have seen. Thanks!

[abncpartiesandmore]

@lannie819 I am so glad that our video was helpful. Thanks for your kind words. You can make the bow with just about any ribbon. Have a wonderful Christmas!!!!

[shollia]

I just tried this with wire ribbon. Almost impossible to do the cutting. I had to do some very ugly cuts to finally get something done, but it turned out pretty nice still. Not great, but nice.

How do you do this technique if you want a tail on your ribbon?

[abncpartiesandmore]

@shollia Hi,

If you want to use wire ribbon you need to cut the wire with a wire cutter as you found out the scissors does not work. If you want to have a tail, add a length of ribbon to the bow either before it is opened or after and cut the end on a diagonal. It adds a nice touch to it.

[beachbumbaby5]

Thanks so much for this great instructional video! I have always made the ugliest bows, but this made it easy for me to understand & I just made a beautiful harvest bow for my cinnamon broom out of wired ribbon in ONE TRY!

[Bubbles02251983]

can you do this with wired ribbon as well? will it turn out just as nice?

[abncpartiesandmore]

@Bubbles02251983 Hi,  Thanks for asking. You absolutely can use wire ribbon. In fact the wire ribbon holds the shape better when made into a bow. Try it and let me know how it comes out!!!

[mrsrackleff]

I LOVE this video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I am trying to make a HUGE bow to use on a gift of a car for my daughters birthday. What type of ribbon or other material would you suggest to make a bow big enough for a car? THANKS!

[abncpartiesandmore]

@mrsrackleff Hi, I actually made a bow for a car using very wide ribbon and the same technique. Make more loops on the ribbon. Maybe 25-30 depending on the size that you would like the finished bow to be. It came out amazing. You can add a big key cut out of cardboard and place it on the top of the bow. Have fun!!!!!

[jolodionisio]

its good for christmas tree toppers

[OanaOaniii]

This is great.

[abncpartiesandmore]

@OanaOaniii Thanks so much for your kind words. I am sooo glad that it was helpful for you. We have many other videos. I hope you enjoy them all. Happy New Year!!!!!

[bigtallkeith]

Thank you for this simple easy guide. I made a multi-coloured bow from several shorter bows for the top of our Christmas Tree, and what's more, I'm a bloke and it actualy looks good! :)

[abncpartiesandmore]

@bigtallkeith Hi. Thank you for your kind words. I am sooo glad that it was helpful for you. We try to make it understandable. Thanks so much for the feedback. Happy New Year!!!!

[jeff5700]

I'm a guy trying to make one of those things.... I almost killed myself.... You saved my life...

[abncpartiesandmore]

@jeff5700 I am sooooo glad it was helpful for you. Happy New Year and thanks for writing to us!!!

[cookjanice]

Thank you so much for posting this! I just made 3 fabulous red bows to use for Christmas decorations! They are perfect, thanks to your excellent instructions. Thank you, thank you!!!

[abncpartiesandmore]

@cookjanice I am so glad the video was helpful. Happy New Year and heres to another crafty year!!!

[faithendured]

Wow, super easy! This will come in handy. Thanks!

[abncpartiesandmore]

@faithendured Glad you found it easy. We strive for it to be understood by all. Thanks for your kind words...

[kimberleigh06]

Thank you this helped a lot. I am going to make one for my Christmas tree now.

[abncpartiesandmore]

@kimberleigh06 I would love to see a picture of the bow on your tree. Novel use for the bow. Thanks for sending it to us.....

[kimrobbins14]

Awesome! Thanks for the easy instructions!

[abncpartiesandmore]

@kimrobbins14 I am so glad it was helpful for you. Thank you so much for your kind words.

[abncpartiesandmore]

Thanks for the kind words. I am so glad that it was helpful 

[LawlietDeneuve]

That was great :P Thank you for your instruction.

[abncpartiesandmore]

Thank you for your kind words,. I am so glad it was helpful. Check back often we have many videos....

[XxKelliexChaosxX]

This video sucked. You go WAY to fast. 

[abncpartiesandmore]

@XxKelliexChaosxX So sorry you feel that way. You can replay the video or stop it any time you like. Thanks for your comment, I will go slower next time.

[blessedpea06]

I consider myself "bow" challenged... but with your tutorial I just might be able to make beautiful bows.

[abncpartiesandmore]

@blessedpea06 I am so glad you found our video helpful. Have fun with your bows especially this holiday season!!!!

[2009apriljones]

Thank you , you make this look so easy, I look forward to seeing more of your videos

April

[abncpartiesandmore]

@2009apriljones So glad you found our videos helpful. We have many videos up. Check them out or feel free to suggest a topic that we do not cover.

[ninalgt]

this video was so helpful. i have just made the most stunningg bows for my wedding thanks xxx

[ninalgt]

this video was so helpful. i have just made the most stunnug bows for my wedding thanks xxx

[abncpartiesandmore]

@ninalgt We are so glad you were able to benefit from it!

[chewygranolabar]

thank you for the video! it was so easy to follow your step by step instructions!

[abncpartiesandmore]

@chewygranolabar Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad that we could help. Visit our website for more tips and ideas.

[Apehangerss]

Thank you that was very informative :)

[abncpartiesandmore]

@Apehangerss I am so glad you viewed our video and I hope you have had a chance to try out the bow. If you need any additional help, don't hesitate to ask...

[raidernation32323232]

Thank you so much for this video! I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out how to make a bow for a babyshower gift basket I just made. You really saved me.

[abncpartiesandmore]

@raidernation32323232 I am so glad it helped. You can vary the bow also by adding toole or other types of ribbon. I just love this bow.....I am glad you do, too. Thanks so much for letting me know.

[nynafrank]

thanks 4 the vid...

u helps us a lot

[abncpartiesandmore]

@nynafrank Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad they help you. Keep looking for new videos. We update them frequently......

[awwsee]

Hello! Is it possible to use fabric ribbon for these bows?

[abncpartiesandmore]

@awwsee Yes, you can use fabric ribbon. You can use toole or ribbon...anything that is stiff enough to hold the shape of the bow. You can do it the same way and you can even use multiple textures such as ribbon and toole together. Have fun..

[JeepLaredo]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'd forgotten how to make a bow and needed to tie a ribbon up for my husband.

[abncpartiesandmore]

@JeepLaredo I am glad you found it useful. Really is a great shortcut!

[iquqi]

this is awesome, thanks for sharing!!! <3

[iquqi]

this is awesome, thanks for sharing!!! <3

[abncpartiesandmore]

Thanks so much for your comment.

[Msmusiclover28]

thank you that was very helpful

[cpharris78]

thank you. very simple and informative.

[abncpartiesandmore]

Thank you for your comment.

[uncertainly]

thanks so much:)

this really helped.

i made it with my first try!

thanks again.

[beermonster333]

Fantastic tutorial, so nice and simple.. cannot wait to give it a go!!! Any suggestions for a smaller fabric ribbon bow? Good job x

[abncpartiesandmore]

Thanks for your kind words. Do you mean a smaller bow or the ribbon is smaller? I have used smaller ribbon and it works just as well. I would do 20 turns of the ribbon to make it fuller. To make a smaller bow, instead of the length of the ribbon being 9" I would make it 5" or 6". Good luck!

[terra1sis]

I used fiber ribbon instead and it still turned out greatQ Thank You!..This was so helpful.

[abncpartiesandmore]

I am so glad it worked. Thank you for your comment. Glad I could help!!!

[hannhellis]

How do you do this with ribbon instead of twist ties - or is it the same?

[abncpartiesandmore]

It is the same technique. I used the twist tie so then that could be "wired" directly to something like a basket or package.

[LonelyCries32]

can you show us how to use multiple colors of ribbon please??

[abncpartiesandmore]

The technique would be the same. Decide what colors you are using and wrap each of the colors to equal the 16 turns. So if you are using two colors you would wind the first color for 8 turns then the second color for 8 turns on top of the first color.

[Shalynboyer]

i don't get it.....................

[abncpartiesandmore]

Watch the video again. It is like making a big loop. Wrap it around 16 times. Once you get the hang of it it is very easy.

[annemariepopeye]

hahahaha eesh u should see my first attempt its not good i just cant hold my ribbon and turn in to its all nice and neat it just goes everywhere!! any advice??

[abncpartiesandmore]

Try again......practice make perfect!!!! I know you can do it...It is just like making a giant loop. You just need to wrap it around 16 times. Watch the video again and I know you will get it.

[ahocutt82180]

thanks for keeping it simple!

[abncpartiesandmore]

Thank you for your comment.

[abncpartiesandmore]

Using wooden dowels you can glue streamers of ribbons to the end of one dowel and let it "freefall" down the length of the dowel. On other dowels you can put a bow (made from a streamer) at the top of the dowel and very loosely wrap a strip of ribbon down the dowel and glue at the other end. Place these dowels on a round piece of Styrofoam around the base and you can even weave toole around where the dowels fit into the styrofoam. This will be a pretty and inexpensive way of making centerpiece.

[sloppyjakekisses]

I bought several packages of black and brown satin 3" ribbon. I'm getting married in the Fall, can you recommend any ideas of what I can do with these satin streamers?

[abncpartiesandmore]

You are welcome...

[3bir]

thank you so much

[esuohe]

Thanks a bunch!

[nechelletede]

i've been searching all over and this is the simpliest way i've found to make a bow. thanks.

[zestylime263]

Thank YOU for sharing, Ma'am! :)

[abncpartiesandmore]

Thanks.

[pcelarka]

wow that's great!!!

amazing, and sooooooo easy!!!

[abncpartiesandmore]

Thank you so much...

[taikbabi]

ouh thank you so much !!

[Dottieb54]

Thank you!!!!

[joe1soca]

wow...you the best...

thank for your tips...

[sallysprettythings]

This is the easiest way I have ever found and the bow turns out beautifully, God bless you!!!!

[vixenkitten04]

You are such a life saver ! Thank you !

[toadlytadpole]

Thank you. This was easy to follow.

[Ninnywiggler]

Very well done, thanks! Great job:)