Tying Bows

[eralc]

I know it has probably been asked before. But has anyone got any tips? Whenever I try to tie a bow for a card it never looks right. I have seen some lovely cards with bows on them.

Please can anyone give me some hints on what I am doing wrong?

[passionflower]

If you can google the reef knot you will find instructions on how to tie a length of ribbon in a neat knot. If you want a nice full bow tutorial go to youtube and type in tying bows there are a couple of videos there. Hope this helps

[eralc]

THank you Monica I'll have a look

[madhattermillie]

can you get hold of a bowmaker? the one with the prongs sticking up, i got one from ebay ages ago and it makes tying small bows really easy!

[kevie192]

Oooh, those bowmakers look good, easy and CHEAP. Think I might just have to order one...

[craftyjan]

ive got a bow maker couldnt do bows without it

[playingwpaper]

If you go to the bowmaker makers website there is a video there of it in action. Other way is to make 2 loops with the ribbon then tie them in a knot.

[Hysteri-CAL]

There are some fab tutorials on you tube.

[silverst170]

Brought mine from Ebay too 1.99 and its amazing I love it

[kevie192]

I've just ordered a bowmaker for £3 something from eBay... Looking forward to getting it and trying it out It's one of those with the wooden pegs. Will let you know how I get on with it

[Giavanna]

The Bowmakers Are Fab, You Will Be Glad You Got One

[eralc]

I'll have a look on ebay, see if I can find them , I can run to a couple of pound but I don't want to spend too much on something that I won't use that often

I'll have a look on YOu tube later too

Thank you for your replies

[CraftyPrincess]

Bows are peesy you just make two bunny ears (loops) with your ribbon and tie them together, perfect bow every time.

[~natasha~]

If you want a 'different' effect try knoting your ribbon instead of using bows. This can be seen on my blog (penny plack hedgehog and the purfect card), I find them much easier than bows. Also it keeps the card relitively flat if you are mailing it. hth

[eralc]

If you want a 'different' effect try knoting your ribbon instead of using bows. This can be seen on my blog (penny plack hedgehog and the purfect card), I find them much easier than bows. Also it keeps the card relitively flat if you are mailing it. hth

that looks nice too

Thanks