Saturday, May 26, 2012

Saturday StepXStep:Making Bows

Hello Frilly & Funkie fans, it is Teresa Kline bringing you today's step by step.  I am going to show you how I make my bows.  I have used white seam binding that has been dyed with Tim Holtz Distressing Ink.  I used the ink pad and a sponge to add color to the white ribbon. 

Here I am showing the ribbon across the card before I add the bow.  I attach the ribbon to the back of the card with my tape runner.

I pinch the ribbon in between my fingers making as many loops as the size bow I want.  Today I have made only two loops on each side of the bow.
Once I am finished with the loops, I cut a smaller piece of ribbon, lay it across the center of the bow.
I then flip it onto my work surface and bring the ends up and tie it all securely together.
I tie it tight and cut my ends to the desired length.


Here is my completed card and below a list of all the Funkie Junkie products I used...happy shopping!  Oh, I almost forgot don't forget to check out the gorgeous new lace.....swoooooon...I am luving these new laces and they are on sale.....wow!




6 comments:

  1. Beautiful - you know I always drool over your wonderful bows! Is that how you make the double and triple loop burlap string bows too? I'm dying to try those! Terrific StepXStep, Teresa!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  2. Teresa, your card is gorgeous! Thanks so much for the tut! I have struggled to make double bows and you just made it so easy!

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  3. Gorgeous bow and project! My bows need help too...this will help...thank you!

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  4. I always love your cards, Teresa. Thanks for sharing your method for bow making. Sometimes I spend almost as much time on the bow as I do on the rest of the card! LOL Not really, but it seems that was sometimes. I'll try this method and see if I can do better!

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  5. I've tried everything from the fork to the wood prongs stuck in a board to gluing each loop. Who knew, it was THAT simple to make such a beautiful bow. Thank you for the perfect tutorial.:)

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  6. Thank you very much, Teresa! You are so kind to share this with me and also, for responding so quickly! I love your work! Claire

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