How to Make a Rope Pumpkin with Bows

Have I got a cool way of making an adorable rope pumpkin using the Bowdabra - a bow making tool! This delightful, decorative rope pumpkin is made using sisal rope wrapped around the Bowdabra tower into circles tied together and glued to a stem. And accented with large poofy bows! What a fun and easy way to decorate for Fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving!

I originally published this project on the Bowdabra.com site, where I am on the Design Team!

Materials:

• Sisal rope (50 yd roll)
• Bowdabra and wand
• Bowdabra bow wire
• Craft scissors
• Stem (from tree limb cut to 8")
• Hot glue gun, glue sticks
• Ribbon (2.5")

How To:

Insert an 18″ piece of bow wire folded in half into the Bowdabra, tucking ends under. Unroll one end of the rope and begin coiling it around the Bowdabra tower.

Continue coiling the rope on top of each other five times.

Cut the end of the rope with craft scissors and remove from the Bowdabra tower.

Secure the rope circle by tightly tying a piece of bow wire around the rope. Repeat the steps to create four more rope coils.

Place a blob of hot glue against the back of the tied coils and secure to the stem.  

Repeat for all the rope coils to .  .  .

create a pumpkin shape around the stem.

Uncoil about 36" of sisal rope and  .  .  .

wrap one section around the glued rope coils and stem. Secure with hot glue.

To Make the Bow

Insert an 18″ piece of bow wire folded in half into the Bowdabra, tucking ends under.  Take a 10″ strip of ribbon and pinch the ribbon strip in the middle and insert down into the Mini Bowdabra for the bow tails.  Dovetail the ends by folding the ends together and cutting at an angle from the fold down to the opposite end. 

Leaving the ribbon on the roll, pinch one end and place it down into the Bowdabra. Make a 4" loop by folding and twisting the ribbon down into the Bowdabra.

Repeat folding and twisting the ribbon down into the Bowdabra to make a 4" loop on the opposite side.

Continue making two more loops on either side for a total of four, 4" loops.  Make a button loop to cover the bow wire, cutting off the excess ribbon.  

 Scrunch the ribbon down with the Bowdabra wand.

While the bow is still in the Bowdabra, thread the loose ends of the bow wire through the loop and pull tight while gently pulling the bow out. Make a second bow following the same steps for the first bow.

Fluff and attach the bows on opposite sides of the stem using hot glue. 

A classy looking centerpiece to add to your fall decor!

Thanks for stopping by

and take a little time to enjoy,

Happy Crafting!

How To Make a Tulle Dress Bow Holder

Hi everybody! Did you know March is National Craft Month?  For me, every month is national craft month, but today, in anticipation of this wonderful event, I'm over on Bowdabrablog.com celebrating and sharing with you how to make an adorable bow holder!  This is something every girlie girl needs for her growing collection of hair bows and accessories and .  .  . it looks great, and also makes for a lovely gift, too!  So head on over to get the full tutorial! 

Thanks for stopping by

and take a little time to enjoy -

Happy Crafting!

Bowdabra Fall Wall Hanging

Looking for something different to style your office or home that shouts FALL?  Why not create this lovely wall hangingfilled with pretty Bowdabra bows!


I'm over on Bowdabrablog showing you how to make this awesome fall wall hanging.   Head on over and check out my easy to follow tutorial!

Have Fun  

and

Keep Crafting! 

Batiful Halloween Decorations

Thinking about Halloween?  This is Gail @Purple Hues and Me and I'm on Bowdabrablog today showing you how to make "flying" bat decorations using your Bowdabra!  Head on over and check it out! They are super easy to make and will be a hit at any Halloween celebration.  And the best part - they are absolutely BATIFUL!

Enjoy, Have Fun  

and

Keep Crafting with your Bowdabra!

Bow Ribbon Clock - Back to School Time

Hi everybody!  It's Gail @Purple Hues and Me and I'm over on Bowdabrablog showing you how to make this oh so cute bow ribbon clock! 

Do you realize it's that time of year to start getting ready for back to school.  What better way to start off the new school year by being on time!  Why not make an adorable bow ribbon clock so your kids will have no excuse to be late! Have fun putting one together using Bowdabra bows!  So hurry on over and get all the details in my step by step tutorial! 

It's the perfect creative addition in any little girl's room!
 

 

Father's Day Bow Tie Gift Wrapped Wine Bottle

Does your Dad love a good bottle of wine?  Then he'll certainly get a kick out of receiving this adorable Father's Day wrapped package!  It's a fun and festive way to decorate wine bottles with wrapping paper and an awesome Bowdabra Bow Tie.  This post first appeared on Bowdabrablog where I'm part of the design team.

Here's how to make! 

Gather the following materials:

Wrapping Paper

Ribbon

Double Sided Tape/Hot glue

Scissors

Wine Bottle

Mini Bowdabra and Ruler

Bowdabra Wire/Wand

Begin by cutting the wrapping paper large enough to wrap around the wine bottle, leaving a few inches on the bottom to close and on top to fold down into a collar.

Apply double sided tape along the edge of the wrapping paper and then wrapping the paper around bottle to seal.

Fold in the bottom paper, applying double sided tape to center.

Crease and smooth outside edges the length of the bottle neck.

Make a  1/2" fold at the top .  .  .

and fold over again.

Next, just at the edge of the fold, make a 1/2" horizontal cut from the outside edge on the right and another on the left through the paper and not the folded portion.

Make a vertical fold on both left and right sides into a "V" for the collar.

Unfold the collar and place a strip of ribbon on the fold line and fold over again with ribbon - as if tying a bow.

Crossover the ribbon tails just under the collar .  .  .

and secure with a dab of double sided tape.

Cut off excess ribbon close to collar.

To make the Bowdabra Bow Tie:

Cut a 12" piece of Bowdabra bow wire and fold in half.  You will have a loop at one end and two loose pieces at the other end. Place folded wire into the Mini Bowdabra.

Cut a 7" piece of ribbon, crease end and insert into the Mini Bowdabra.

Crease the other end of ribbon and loop above the tower and insert into the Mini Bowdabra.

Each end is gathered and centered in the Mini Bowdabra.

Using the bow tool and ruler as a guide, position the loops evenly.

Pinch the side of the ribbon and press center down into the Mini Bowdabra.

Scrunch down ribbon with the Mini Bowdabra wand.

While the bow is still in the Mini Bowdabra, thread the two loose ends of the Mini Bowdabra bow wire through the loop at the other end, pulling the wire tightly.

Gently pull the bow out, separating the two loose ends around to the back, tying in a knot.  Cut off excess wire.

To finish the bow, cut a small piece of finishing ribbon 2" long.

Run double sided tape along the wire and attach the finishing ribbon, starting and ending at the back, heat sealing ends.  Fluff bow.

Adhere Bowdabra bow tie to center of wrapping paper collar with glue.

A super cute, fun and festive Father's Day gift wrapped bottle of wine!

Take a little time to enjoy

and

Happy Crafting!