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It's Day 1 and we are sharing DIY Wreath Ideas!
Everywhere you look for the holidays, you will find something done in Buffalo Plaid! It's very popular and quite trendy right now, but buffalo plaid decor is really not new - it's been around for a very long time!
PURPLE BUFFALO PLAID!
The focal point on most wreaths is a lovely big bow! So I got out my trusty Bowdabra bow maker and made a lovely purple buffalo plaid bow that's 10 inches wide! If you have trouble making bows, the Bowdabra is the best tool to use to make bows!
To Make the Bow: First, fold an 18" piece of Bowdabra bow wire and place into the Bowdabra, tucking ends under. Next, crease one end of the ribbon leaving a tail and insert into the Bowdabra. Since the plaid design is only on one side, make a 5" loop on one side and twist the ribbon down into the Bowdabra!
Next, fold and twist the other side at the same width for the next loop, creasing the ribbon down into the Bowdabra. Continue to loop and twist on each side until you're satisfied with the look. I made a total of eight loops, but you can make as many loops as you like for your bow! The Bowdabra will hold them all! Scrunch down the ribbon using the bowdabra wand.
Make a slip knot by taking the loose ends of the bow wire through the wire loop, pulling tight while gently pulling the bow out. Separate the wires around to the back, tying in a double knot.
And to give the tails a finished look called dove-tail, fold the ribbon and cut at an angle from the fold to the end corner. Snip into a V shape!
Then fluff and tie the bow onto the center of the swag. Add additional purple and white ornaments and embellishments.
Wow, what a super fun take on the buffalo plaid trend!
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