Easy Ways to Make Bows

This video shows you how to make bows using ribbon, twine, buttons and brads. You can find easy ways to make cheater's bows, two-finger wrapped bows and so much more! Bookmark this video for easy access whenever you need the perfect bow!
In this video, you will learn how to make these kinds of bows:
Cheater's Bow
Cheater's Knot
Pinch and Cinch
Double Looped Bow
Two-color Double Looped Bow
Flat Baker's Twine Bow
Fluffy Baker's Twine Embellishment
How to add a Button to your Bow
How to add a Brad to your Bow
Measurements:
Card Bases- 4 1/4" X 11", scored at 5 1/2" and folded in half
Black Layers- 3 7/8" X 5 1/8"
White Embossed Layers- 3 3/4" X 5"
Focal Images all cut with dies
Supplies:
Stamp Sets- Gina K. Designs Bold and Blooming, Scripty Sayings 2
Ink- Gina K. Designs various Ink Pads
Dies- Gina K. Designs Double Stitched Ovals, Single Stitched Ovals, CheeryLynn Designs Olive Branches, Mini Fanciful Flourish
Assorted Ribbon, Bakers Twine, Buttons, Brads, Adhesive, Tape,Ruler, Pencil, Zots, Foam Squares
Find stamps and ink at shop.ginakdesigns.com
Find Needle Threader here: amzn.to/2rY3JBz
Thanks so much for watching and please subscribe! :)

[@vikkibyington3066]

Bows can be so challenging!! These bows are amazing and not so complicated! Thank you for sharing these lovely styles of bows!

[@PEPSIKERR]

Gina,. I love this tutorial on bored. Very easy to understand. I like the "over the river and through the woods idea".

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Easy to remember from our childhood days! LOL

[@NancyLynn]

Well Gina...you're 'bookmarked'! Honestly Gina, you are the most thoughtful, caring and amazing woman, and THAT is why you have so many devoted customers + adding in your talent of course! This 'worst bow tier in the world' soooo appreciates this tutorial! Thanks so much Gina

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Awww, how sweet! Your comment totally made my day! And thank you for watching my videos!

[@janegotelli7152]

Thank you, Gina. You never fail to inspire me to get the creativity going. I want you to know how much I have appreciated all your videos over many years now.

[@karismaheaven6495]

Love the traditonal double loop bow, never knew you could make it that way..thank you so much Gina 😍😍

[@edithgonzalez3402]

Thanks Gina! I appreciate you taking time to teach us all these methods in one video.

[@pattir4035]

LOVE this video and saved to my favorites! I'd forgotten how to make some of these bows and am wow'd all over again. Thank you for posting this!

[@sabelljones]

Gina this video is so helpful! I wish I had found it before I bought that fancy bow tying tool. You are an awesome video presenter, so gentle and soft spoken it's calming and relaxing. Thanks so much for that! You rock lady and the crafting world is all the better for having you in it! Hugs.

[@fratinbo]

This was excellent, Gina!! Thank you for sharing these awesome tips!

[@velsouders2817]

Thanks Gina. I can't wait to make bows!

[@carolmelancon]

Thank you for all the great bow tips! And, a special thank you to your viewer, Jacqueline Brown. Two of those needle threaders are already in my cart. One for my craft room and one for my embroidery bag. Oops, I have two embroidery bags; better make that three :)

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Yay! Thank you so much!!

[@jandksplend]

Thank you Gina. I've always had trouble with bows. Love your techniques.

[@geraldinehomenchuk8655]

What a practical and fun tutorial! You make it look so easy (and it is!) -- I know a lot of folks are going to really appreciate this excellent How-To video. Thanks for rocking the ribbon, Gina!!

[@suesmith4681]

Thank you Gina love all the different methods you have shown

[@denisewarren]

Beautiful card, thank you for sharing. I appreciate you leaving the entire coloring on the video, I like to see how others color and embellish start to finish.

[@marykayknoll4322]

I agree with the others - this is just what I needed for bow making! Awesome. Thank you so much.

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Oh thank you so much! XO

[@dianeohare9387]

this video is by far the best video I have viewed on bows! Thank you so much Gina for doing this. I stopped using ribbons because I was having so much trouble and now I know I also do not need so many colors and I can color it myself. Awesome video!! thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@kimmorrow200]

Best bow tutorial TFS Gina K ❤️

[@janetmuir6011]

Thank you for all your advice on cards, also the bows

[@nancysmith5259]

Thank you Gina! This is one of the best videos ever. I always have trouble with bows. You make it look so easy. Im definitely going to try these techniques!

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you so much!

[@pamelalanders7834]

Thanks so much Gina K! I was going to go back & look at your blog for this...ready to try some bows!

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Yay! Glad you have all in one place now and thank you so much!

[@lorrainewatkins7207]

Gina! Gina! You're a bow cheatin' genius! LOL Thank You so very much. I'm off to play with ribbon😁😁.

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Haha!!

[@gabychavez9392]

I already knew how to make some of them, but love the black one. Thanks for your teachings. And love that needle threader!!!

[@carolsze6559]

I've seen you use these techniques over the years. Thank you for consolidating them all in one video!

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you! I am so glad you find it useful! :)

[@sharonleach1715]

Thank you! I love the pinch and cinch bows!

[@Clickityklak1]

FANTASTIC VIDEO ! ! THIS I PERHAPS CAN DO FOR SURE ! THANK YOU GINA, YOUR A GEM TO THE CRAFTING WORLD!

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Aw, thank you so much and I KNOW you can do it! XO

[@surekhagalagoda4047]

Dear Gina Thanks a bunch. Blessings to you and your famil

[@pamelab7871]

Such beautiful bows! And you made them look so easy to make! I watched you several times and then I tied the ribbons as you instructed. I glued my finished bows on a piece of heavy cardstock so I can refer to them in the future as I am making cards. Thank you for “over the river and through the woods” saying, because I found that helped me to understand the double loop bow better. Ingenious bow tying ideas!! Thank you Gina K Designs!

[@pquack51]

You are nothing if not wonderful! Thank you so much for your video instructions!

[@lynetteday6780]

Loved your video, I never thought to use a paper punch and your white organza bow is just devine. A big thank you

[@kcollins1931]

Gina, you blew my mind on this one! I loved everything about it 👒 thank you for sharing your awesome ideas 😄

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you!! :)

[@maryhodges8186]

Absolutely! I bookmarked it!

[@maryhodges8186]

Awesome! Thank you so much! I always have trouble with bows. This will help me! Love your directions. You are so clear and concise!

[@NancyLynn]

I'm almost sixty years old and this is the first time I've ever made a pretty bow, and so many varieties to choose from. You've been bookmarked Gina, again! Thank you, so so much!

[@beckyshields700]

I can watch you ALL day!!

[@sandramurphy6802]

Thank you Gina. I heard about your bow making on one of Ken's Creations videos. I am so thankful that Ken mentioned to go watch your bow making videos as I can make bows at all.

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Ken and Sean are so awesome! And thanks for the kind comment! XO

[@fluffyfish308]

You are a great teacher - thank you for sharing your lovely techniques

[@anjanowackadeklopp761]

Thank you, Gina!

[@AnitaandLucas]

my mind is blown!!! than you so very much for sharing!

[@lillianmartinez1593]

Fantastic ideas for coloring the ribbon to your desired color. Thank you so much for all the great techniques.

[@tammywhitley4657]

OMG Im so glad I found this in with your other videos. I finally made a perfect bow!!! Thank you Gina!!!

[@sistahackie]

Thanks, so much, Gina! This video helps to make bows so much easier! I tried making the bows during this video. It REALLY WORKS! Thanks, again, for sharing.

[@peggydalsimer6482]

Gina, you are a total Inspiration to all and a Magnificent Crafter. Thank you for sharing bow making, it was a pleasure watching & learning. Many Blessings 🎀

[@blackitten2]

I absolutely loved this video!!!! Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful techniques.

[@sharon94503]

OMG, that double loop bow was worth the price of admission alone!

[@chrisharman4399]

Some really great tips for ribbon bows, thanks, Gina.

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you SO much!

[@dc4461]

Gina K., l love your way to make easy bows. Being an amputee with only one hand, this method is just what I needed. Thank you very much.

[@kiethannhurt6881]

Gina, I have listed to and watched many videos for making bows. A lot of the presenters either talk real fast or do the technique quickly. You have a smooth slow delivery with your voice and also are very descriptive when you make your bows. Thank you!

[@anneowens1073]

A great idea using the pegs for storage, a great tutorial thank you I always struggle making bows x

[@ssharp11]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you. Wishing you a super week. Susan

[@dorothymutafopulos7460]

Gina thank you !!! Your cards are always so stunning and your bow techniques are truly fabulous too!!!

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Aw, thank you so very much!!

[@MultiplicityCrafts]

Amazing techniques... thanks so much for teaching us!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Gina, I loved these techniques. Thanks so much. 😊

[@ot9228]

SO very informational, all new things for me I didn't know! Thank you very much for sharing these techniques!

[@l.n.]

Thank you so much for this timely bow tutorial! Who knew great looking bows could be made so easily? This is just what I needed right now. TFS!

[@ceceliasmithers9968]

Thank you for this wonderful video. I find bows very challenging and this explanation is so clear and simple.

[@martiejohnson4387]

These are the cutest bows I've seen in a long time. Thank you for sharing all of these different ways to make these little bows that I will make for my cards . Thank You.

[@mistyrogers2490]

Thank you Gina !!!

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you for watching! XO

[@ambermyer1207]

Thank you! I've always been intimidated by bows, I will now be using more bows on my cards!

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you so much!

[@vickiekamp6170]

This is the best video I have seen on bow making. I struggle with making bows and now with the help of this video I know I can do it. Thank you so much.

[@KariLouMc]

Thank you so much for this video Gina, it is my new Favorite! What a great gift!

[@DianaHernandez-kn1ne]

Thank you so much Gina. I always have trouble with my bows and this video is the best. You make it so easy and they look so pretty. Now I can finally make some decent bows. tfs

[@liletteautrey8481]

thank you for sharing Gina , it was a very interesting way of doing different types of bows

[@edieedie1392]

What a wonderful way to tie a bow for someone who has trouble tying bows. Thank you so much for this share.1

[@janelbarmes4215]

Thanks so much Gina.

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you!

[@LamborghiniGal]

Gina K, you never cease to amaze me! I've seen quite a few videos on Youtbue, showing how to make bows/ribbons. None of them, not one, come close to the detail and great explanations that yours do. Not only are your videos very helpful, but your products are amazing. I love everything Gina K. Thumbs up! Beth :-) UPDATE: 6/17/17: Just tried these. The first two, the knot and the bow, turned out great! Loved those. The rest, not so much. I can't keep up with the video and I'm slow anyway! LOL And YES, I know I can hit pause, but I can't keep up even with that! But thank you so much for sharing. Maybe one day, I can try the rest, but right now, it's above my head.

[@cherrib9783]

Thank you thank you thank you Gina! I am so bow challenged and this has been a great help!!

[@nancymac2445]

Thanks so much for showing so many bow making techniques in one video! Your instructions are very easy to understand and I can't wait to try these!

[@sjtebo]

So much information in this video. Great instructions. Thank you, Susan.

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you so much! xo

[@jennyjo88]

I have watched multiple videos on how to make the "finger" bow and your instructions are BY FAR, the best! Gina, you are a fabulous teacher, I can't wait to start putting bows on all my projects. :)

[@SybilB]

Thank you so much Gina for sharing how to create these fabulous bows, your instructions were so precise that even I can make these cute bows! ❤️

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you so much!! I know you can do it! :)

[@julialaird2664]

Oh my - Thanks so very much for sharing all in one place!!

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you so much!!

[@judithsigler9644]

LOVE the wonderful VARIETY of bows and various bowmaking materials used or mentioned, Gina! And the needle threader w/light is a "real plus", too! Can't wait to try them all! Thanks so much! :-))

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you!!

[@dmaynardabu]

Great tips, Gina!! Thank you so much!! I can't wait to try them all!!!

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you so much!

[@janedgcomb4348]

INCREDIBLE! you and the bows! thank you, thank you.

[@MsJet1]

Great tutorial! I really like using the brad!

[@beanjean60]

WONDERFUL! Thanks so much for this really really helpful set of ribbon tips!

[@rosebud3510]

Fantastic video! Definitely going to book mark this one. So many useful hints. Thank You

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Great tip about storing ribbon on pegs, and also colouring ribbon with copies. The different tips for making bows is so clever too. I’ve always struggled with bows and have loads of ribbon. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@bethgintx]

So many “aha” moments. You make everything seem so easy

[@conniescraft5617]

My friends and I were just tying lots of tiny bows this afternoon. We used a homemade bow maker with pegs, but I really like this method. Thanks Gina.

[@BflyMom_212]

Fantastic Video! Gina, You have such a great voice and I love the way you teach. I can't tell you how many videos I watch on Card making and am more confused because the person goes to fast for Me. Your so clear about what exactly your doing. Thanks so much for doing this video! (Looks like I'm 2 year's late but this will always be a go to video for Me. I'll definitely save this video! Thanks so much Gina! XO

[@sheilaironside8099]

Thanks so much for all the wonderful bow techniques!! Will definitely use these for sure.

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Oh good, Thank you so much!! XO

[@ccrusannoble]

Thank you so much Gina. I really love this video and I put it in my favorites because I'm always having to go back and see your other videos on how to make those bows

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Oh good! I am so glad this works better! And thank you!

[@happymailqueen]

Love this tutorial! I'll have to try these bows. You make look so easy! Thank you!!😄

[@loisskiathitis8926]

Thank you so much! t's so nice to have a reference point when wanting to make bows. You are a wonderful teacher. :-D

[@bobbikuhn3496]

You are the best. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques. Hugs

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Aw, thank you so very much! :)

[@analaughlin1071]

Thank you Gina! So helpful I'm sharing with all my crafty friends.

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Oh thank you SO much! :)

[@deborahanne9793]

Fantastic video! Thank you Gina.

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you so much!

[@carolyncormier8402]

Can’t wait to try your bow techniques. I always had a problem making them, but you make it seem easy. Thank you

[@rebeccapatterson649]

Thank you so much! Your instructions make perfect little bows!

[@shirlhurst1659]

Oh Gina, thanks so much. What a superb tutorial, so easy and clear to follow. I saw another Pinch and Cinch when someone was making a card, but it was too fast. I have sooo many brads and now I can use them for my bows. Will try out the other bows as well. I am so happy! 😁 Happy crafting from sunny London.... Luv Shirl xx

[@47bettie]

Great video, love how you do the bows for cards nice and easy! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@laurab1770]

thanks so much for this video. It is so great to have all the types of making bows in one place. Love it.

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thanks Laura!!

[@rietta1166]

Just love how u explain n show everything so clearly. Just subscribed. Can't wait 2 c more. Thankyou.

[@karenrobertson890]

I love the way the ribbon looks wrapped around the wooden clothespin. Thanks for sharing all those tips and tricks. Great video.

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Aren't they cute? And thank you so much!

[@renaewolford3270]

You mentioned this video earlier this week or last and I needed it desperately; thank you for helping me with tying bows! WOW! a keeper of a video for future reference!!!

[@lynn-tarahunt3834]

I have never been able to make great bows, now I think I can.....thank you so much. fantastic video.

[@kathyschnell4765]

I struggle with bows and this video was very helpful, thank you Gina

[@anaraposo522]

Thank you so very much for teaching us how to make these bows amazing

[@bsmith7363]

By far the most informative tutorial I have watched on creating bows. I am left handed and do everything backwards. The bows just never look fantastic so I am anxious to try your method. This is the first time it has made sense to me. I enjoy all of your tutorials. You have such a gentle, relaxed approach and I totally love all your work and that of your other designers. God Bless.

[@GinaKDesigns-StampTV]

Thank you SO much! One more tip: Face your monitor into a mirror and watch it in the mirror. I will be left handed that way! :) XOXO

[@marionmiller7735]

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[@sandratheprocraftinator945]

@@GinaKDesigns-StampTV 13:21 aren’t you using your left hand here to make the bow?