Crafts Unleashed

Funky Hair Bow Tutorial

Learn how to make a funky hair bow using the Mini Bowdabra and Hair Bow Tool & Ruler. This funky hair bow is sure to make a bold statement and add fun to any outfit. I added a mixture of styles including craft boa, yarn, lace, grosgrain, and satin to give this bow a totally [...]

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Using Ribbon in Your Cardmaking

Ribbon adds an extra touch to cardmaking to make a card special and unique.  Ribbon comes in a variety of colors and textures is easy to use and really brings life and excitement to a card.  Ribbon can add extra embellishment, add depth and layers, create elegance or whimsy,and give your card a finished look!  [...]

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Use Bowdabra’s Hair Bow Tool and Ruler to Make Back-to-School Bows

Coordinate new back-to-school outfits with matching hair bows.  Use Bowdabra’s NEW Hair Bow Tool & Ruler to make easy hair bows to match all of your daughter’s clothes.  The Hair Bow Tool & Ruler comes with interactive software to make 70 different hair bow styles.  The interactive software gives step-by-step instructions with pictures, an easy [...]

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Bowdabra Products on Consumer Crafts

We’ve got some exciting news from our sponsor, Consumer Crafts- a new member of the Bowdabra family has arrived! Sure, we’ve carried the original Bowdabra, the Mini Bowdabra, and the Bowdabra Bow Wire, but now we’re carrying the new Bowdabra Hair Bow Tool and Ruler! It’s meant to be used with the Mini Bowdabra to [...]

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Mini Bowdabra Review and How to Make a Loopy Bow

The Mini Bowdabra is one of my favorite bow-making tools.  I have been using both the  Mini Bowdabra and the original Bowdabra for several years to create bows for seasonal themed crafts, wedding bows, hair bows, and kid crafts.    When purchasing the Mini Bowdabra I would recommend purchasing the Bowdabra Bow Wire.  The Bowdabra Bow [...]

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Patriotic Crafts: 4th of July Wreath

The Mini Bowdabra is one of my favorite bow- making tools.  It  works great not only with ribbon but floral picks, as well.  Using my handy bow making tool I was able to make a very festive 4th of July Wreath. Materials Needed: BOW2100 Mini  Bowdabra BOW3040 Bowdabra Bow Wire Darice Finishing Accents or ribbon [...]

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