Learn to Make It Yourself Project for Floral Bows

Interior Decorating

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Interior Decorating

Make-It-Yourself Project
for Halloween and Thanksgiving

Make a Floral Bow

Follow these step-by-step instructions to make floral bows of all sizes. Note: Wide ribbon was used in these photos to clearly illustrate the technique.

Special thanks to Paula Fashempour, FTD Master Florist and Master Designer, The Little Green House Florist, 1-800-909-5352.

*Materials Needed* Ribbon - about 36" to make the small bow shown on the Northwoods Mini-Pumpkin Project seen in this photo 24 gauge wire - an 8-10" length
	Scrunch Hold the ribbon between your thumb and forefinger. "Scrunch" the ribbon into your thumb with the forefinger of your other hand to make the ribbon start to bunch up in the center.
	First Loop Make the first loop and scrunch in the center.
	Twist Twist the ribbon 180 degrees so the right side is facing you.
	Second Loop Make another loop and scrunch the center so it looks gathered. ©1999-2002, Glenna J. Morton - #991024GJM - FallPROJ002a Go on to finish the Floral Bow project. . .