Product Review and Giveaway: Bow Maker DVD

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Do you know how to make those fancy boutique bows that you see? Do they call your name and make you want to buy them for your daughter/granddaughter/niece? Do you wish you could make them yourself, so you could match the colors in your duaghter's outfits?

Well NOW you can!

I was super happy when Jenni, from Learn How to Make Bows, contacted me about doing a review and giveaway during our Welcome to Fall Ya'll Bonanza, as I HAVE been wanting to learn how to make these fancy bows!

Jenni sent me her excellent dvd, Learn How to Make Bows, and  instruction manual and boy was I impressed from the first viewing!

I was eager to watch the dvd and when I was done, I couldn't wait to get started, as the instructions were very clear and give you every confidence you can make any of the 18 bows on the dvd!

So off I went and raided by ribbon drawer to see what I had to work with! I found these ribbon,s aren;t they sweet? So they were my starting point to make some bows for kiddo for the holiday season!

And then I made some bows up with the ribbons I had pulled.

I made variations on the bows from the dvd- combining aspects of different bows, based on what I wanted, and the ribbons I had on hand.

The streamer bow I used smaller thinner ribbons for backing ones and only did one layer, not two, as I didn't have enough ribbon, but as daughter doesn't have thick hair, I think it will be ok. I also had to add the green button, as it matched the big ribbon's dots perfectly. And looked cute!

The Halloween bows were my first attempt and I was trying to use her ribbon bow designs that looks like a traditional package ribbon, but they didn't quite come out right! I also opted to use ribbon for the middle, instead of a button, as it looked better. But they're cute and kiddo will like them!

The tow reindeer bows I made to match a couple of holiday outfits that kiddo has. I may go back and make another of the maroon bows, I haven't decided yet. I like how it is more formal looking for use with a pretty Church dress. The other one is more fun for a Gymboree set that kiddo has. I like the idea of doing these simple bows to match the Gymboree clothing lines- much cheaper than buying theirs!

The last one was a streamer bow that kiddo requested to wear to school. I didn't have any school skirt fabric, so I substituted with a gorgeous satin striped ribbon I had and made a ribbon flower, then added the streamers to it. It will look cute on a ponytail!

Review: I really liked how came very clear instructions on the video. I would recommend reading the instructions, then watching the video, then looking at the instructions for the bow you want to make. THEN get your items together and make along with the video! It goes much better that way! At least it did for me! 

The manual also comes with come bonus bow instructions, including "Corkscrew Bows" ! I don't know about you, but I love putting these on my daughter, one on each side of a ponytail-they look so cute! They are SO simple using Jenni's instructions! Our local stores are no longer selling a good selection of grosgrain ribbon (actually hardly ANY at all), so the next time I'm at Michael's or Hobby Lobby, I will be restocking my supply, so I can make ribbon bows as I need them! This video program is a wonderful teacher and I highly recommend it for ALL crafting levels!

AND even better, Jenni ALSO sells a How to Make Tutus video as well! If you were looking at having a big birthday fairy/dress up bash for your kiddo, getting Jenni's videos will save you ALOT of money making your own bows and tutus for dress up/giveaway!
 

And now for the FUN stuff- a free copy f Jenni;s DVD for one of YOU!

The Giveaway

One Winner will win their own copy of Learn How to Make Bows dvd and manual  !!

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