Tutorial - How to Make a Santa Bow Wreath

Unique Holiday door bow is easy to make

Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog

"I'm so excited this time of year about using the Bowdabra to make lots of holiday crafts and décor.  My latest project is one of the cutest things I've ever made, a Santa Bow Wreath or Wall Hanging.To begin, I found a boot pattern online that I saved to Word and increased the size to line up with the width of my ribbon. I traced two patterns on cardboard (opposite facings), and added it between two pieces of stiff felt for each boot for added stability".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - Make a Heart Ribbon Wreath

Supplies provided by Bowdabra

Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog

"Are you a big holiday decor person?  I like my holiday decor to be nice and simple. Simple to make, and simple to decorate (equating to simple to clean up when the holiday is over). With Valentine's Day right around the corner, here's an easy heart ribbon wreath that you can make to spruce up a door or wall.   There are 7 easy steps to complete this project.  Plan about an hour to make this cute heart ribbon wreath.You'll need the following supplies to make it".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - Glamorize a Sweater with Bows

Bowmaker supplied by Bowdabra
as part of our tutorial exchange program

Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog

"Do you have an old sweater that needs a little pick-up? For an easy, easy project, take that sweater and glamorize it with some ribbon and a few pearl beads. You'll be impressed with how quick and easy this project is to complete!  (This sweater was refashioned for an older child but this technique would work on any sweater, any size".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange - How to Make a Quick Bow

Supplies provided by Bowdabra

Tutorial at Crafty Lawyer Blog

"If you are a crafter of any type the Bowdabra is a handy tool and easy to use.  It basically holds your ribbon for you so you can get a pretty bow very quickly.  Even a small one like I used on my box here. The little box is 2.25 inches square.  The ribbon is 1.5" ribbon".... Read more

Tutorial Exchange Opportunity - Bowdabra

Red kit is pictured.  Winners will receive eBook versions of the instructions

Bowdabra Bow Maker

If you enjoy designing and creating original craft projects this is an exciting opportunity.  Up to three  designers will be chosen to receive a Bowdabra Bow maker kit (value $50).  The kit comes with a Bowdabra bow maker, an instructional video, ribbon (color choices - red, gold, or burgundy), and Bowdabra bow wire.  In return the chosen designers will create two original projects for Bowdabra, which will be posted on Totally Tutorials Blog and Bowdabrablog.com.

If you would like to make and share tutorials using this kit, apply for this opportunity by leaving a comment under this post, along with the URL to your blog or website.  The ideal candidates will be comfortable working with these materials, have a blog or website, and the ability to take clear photos.   This opportunity is open to bloggers within the U.S. only. 

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, November 30th.  I will contact the winners of the exchange by December 1st.  They will then have until January 1st, 2015 to complete their tutorials. 

Thank you to Bowdabra.com for this amazing opportunity.  Check out their website for project ideas, and tutorials for further inspiration.  Don’t miss your chance to work with the best and easiest to use Bowmaker around,  apply today!

Tutorial - How to Make a Felt Bow

Just a few steps to make this cute hair accessory

Felt Bow Tutorial at Sew Gorgeous Blog

"These are of course, horrendously easy!  1. Cut yourself a little rectangle and a smaller strip out of felt. I used: rectangle - 5.5 cm by 3.5 cm and strip 3.5 cm by 1 cm".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quick Baby Hair Bow

Attach to headband, clip, bobby pin, etc.

Hair Bow Tutorial at Strawbazies Blog

"When I was about 6 months pregnant with Amaani, I became convinced that she'd go bald at an early age (four months old) like her brother. I became obsessed with making hair bows. I hot glued and sewed my little heart out, but the bows never looked right.  However, recently, I've had a lot of success with this new no sew/no glue method".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Zipper Bow

Love the Look of This Bow

Zipper Bow Tutorial at Handmade by Funny Rabbit Blog

"This Zipper Bow is really easy to make and you can add to bags,hats,brooches or use to interior. I am decorating the bookshelf with it. I want to explain how to make it by using the photograph since now and I hope that you share it. I'm sorry if my English make you feel bad -- it is not on purpose. Please understand that there is no offence. I hope strongly that photograph can help you".... Read more