How to tie a bow with ribbon using a fork

One of the big jumping off points for my Witch's Tea Party was this black and white striped ribbon. I just loved how clean and crisp the pattern is, and wanted to be sure to incorporate lots of bows made from the ribbon. But there is a trick to getting your bows just right. I'll

So I found a great project to do that said to use a 'fork bow'. I had no idea what this was so I looked it up and thought I would share this...

A few of the things I find each week which pique my curiosity or inspire me to want to do something, create something, cook something, or become a better person! I hope they will pique your curiosity or inspire you in some way as well! A bit late for this year perhaps, but there is always next year to consider! From Cutesy Crafts, button and felt snowmen ornies. Nana and Co on flickr. Some inspiration from BeedeeBabee. Eye Candy for every season. Tea Glazed Chocolate Gingerbread Loaf. From…

How to make a small bow

Learn how to make a cute mini bow out of ribbon and a fork. These bows are perfect for using in craft projects.

I have had my head buried in clippies for the last three weeks. It started with a desire to get caught up on the international orders placed months ago, but ended with this uncontrollable obsession to get these clips completed. The last three days I have been able to do little else but clippie madness. Here are a couple of the handmade clips I constructed. The clipboard above was made from 1/8" wood, painted and modge podged label, holes drilled, and wire run around the pencil and through…

Making tiny bow can be tedious. Make it a little bit easier by making adorable fork bows. They're perfect for adding a little extra decoration to cards, bobby pins, and other things.

I love gift wrapping. I always have. Growing up, I remember asking my mom to let me wrap the gifts for every occasion. For me, it's fun to have an excuse to make something and be able to give it to someone I love. Plus, it's a great skill to have as a wife, as Jesse's method of gift wrap for family and friends usually involves a grocery bag. Although, I kinda think that's just as cute. :) Over the past few years of wedding festivities and baby showers galore, I've figured out a few tricks…

Chantel Mila Ibbotson on Instagram: "Turn your extra ribbon into these gorgeous bows 🎁 this trick is so quick + easy and is the perfect finishing touch on your gifts ♥️ save this video for when you start gift wrapping! Are you an early shopper, or do you leave it to the last minute? 🎄gold wrapping paper from @kikki.k #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastime #christmasmood #giftwrapping #giftwrappingideas #tipsandtricks #mamamilastips #hometips #homehacks"

Making bows can be a fiddly business. We loop, and tie, and pull on skinny little pieces of ribbon and hope when we’re done that we end up with something kind of straight and pretty looking. It can leave even crafty folk feeling rather fumble fingered. Wouldn’t it be nice if we had a little...