Today I wanted to share with you this handy tool that I found while surfing the net one day. I have been using it for quite a while now and LOVE it. I have not one but two videos to share. The first video demonstrates how to use the Bow Easy. The second is how to make a Ribbon Rosette Flower from wire edge ribbon. Both are the prize of the day!!! Enjoy the video tutorial and then leave a comment to win a Bow Easy (written instructions included) along with a big spool (10 yards) of beautiful 2 1/2" white wire edge ribbon.
Just a reminder Contain Ya Crafts is celebrating joining us in celebrating my Blog-averary by offering all of you 30% off of any Scrap N Tote (including the new color!) and a free project tote with any Scrap N Easel!!! Just use coupon code CREATIONS1 offer good now until May 15th!!!
This would be fantastic on heritage pages not real thick. Love this thanks for sharing, I have a few of the wire ribbon wide like yours only with a pattern on it.
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Debby
I have not ever made a bow for my crafts because I can not do it! Though I do have lots of ribbon.My friend has one of these and I have been looking for one! If I had one of these I would make lots and lots of bows!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a bow easy. Maybe i will win one!!!!
ReplyDeletewell u r talking about something I truly suck at lol...bow making! Usually have my sis do them for me...mine just look all wonky! But wanted to congradulate you on your anniversary..I check your site mostly every day..and want to try so many things you do! some of which I NEED to do like your little book on organizing what you have...can't tell u how many times I have bought the same thing 3 times! cuz I didn't have my notes with me...not sure you ever put a template up for it, but I am determined this summer to do one somehow! ty for being here...and congrads on being a granny! Im jealous!
ReplyDeleteI've heard how easy this was to use but didn't quite believe it until I saw the video. Also didn't know it could do different style bows. Thanks for the video!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like even I can make pretty bows! LOL! Thank you again for the opportunity to enter. BTW, I love the comment about the "R" rating.. LOL!!!
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Debi in NorCal
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ooh very nice! I've heard about these before! I need to get me one, I'm hopeless at tying bows lol.
ReplyDeletelove the bows thanks for the chance to win
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Looks like something even I could handle!!
ReplyDeleteLaura
deepabyss100 at hotmail dot com
what a fun concept for a blogaversary and blog candy. congrats!
ReplyDeleteVery Nice!!! I never thought to do that with the wired edge ribbon. Thanks so much for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteso much fun! Bow easy on my wish list
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of the bow easy!! Thanks so much for sharing! Love the bows, much better than mine always turn out! And thanks for the chance to win!
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tray83 at yahoo dot com
Beautiful bow and rosette! Thanks for showing us these things!
ReplyDeleteJudy Jackson
judystamper at verizon dot net
Love your bow and rosette with wire ribbon. Looks beautiful but easy, my kind of crafting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your creative talents:
Mary Beth
upnative@lighthouse.net
Christy you make things look so easy to do. Thank you for doing both the video's.
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lady.58 @ bigpond.om
You have such great ideas. I love the flowers.
ReplyDeleteGreat Tutorial! LOVE the bow because I can't tie one that suits me no matter what. Now I Can! Thanks Christie for sharing your creative abilities!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, these look SO good and SO easy! Thank you for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteLove these...espeially your rosette. I have to get some of that ribbon and make some. Thanks for the chance to win.
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LOved the tut with the wire ribbon! Never seen that before! Thanks so much for sharing!
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You always present such fun stuff!!
ReplyDeleteGreat tool. Thanks for sharing the video.
ReplyDeleteI love my bow maker but never knew what sizes each made this is so helpful thanks so much and congrats again on your milestone
ReplyDeleteI am truly the world's worst bow maker, hence I always have to purchase bows for any gift or scrapping project....this would be ideal....thanks for another great tip...
ReplyDeletejmbody@shaw.ca
Hi Kristy- I love the rosette you made. I am making my niece hair clips- that is perfect.
ReplyDeleteLinda in IN lynhead52@gmail.com
I believe I have seen a Bow Easy but I was always intimidated to try it, now they are nowhere to be found! I would love to give this a try, you make it look so easy. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff! Thanks so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeletescrappingstampingmommuy at yahoo dot com
So cute. Now I need to add the Bow Easy to my wish list, along with the easel and....your craft room!
ReplyDeletecamaren at chartermi dot net
You make it look so easy! I might even be able to do it my self.
ReplyDeleteChristie you have such amazing work. I follow you on youtube and your blog. I really like the flower you came up with that is easy enough. Thanks for sharing. Gloria M
ReplyDeleteMy bows never come out very well! Maybe this will help!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Barbara
I can see me using the Bow Easy on layouts and topping gifts with pretty bows too!!! Thanks for sharing the video. col_olear@pacbell.net
ReplyDeleteLuv how this tool makes perfect bows. Thanks for all your videos. I sure enjoy them!
ReplyDeletewhat great videos
ReplyDeleteMaking a beautiful bow would be so easy with that lovely little tool! I loved the wired edged ribbon flower you made ---- I am off to try that right now!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a bow maker. You make beautiful bows and have great tutorials. thanks for helping me do better bows and so many more items to be proud of and glad to share.
ReplyDeleteHi Christie
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for those two great tutorials. Now I have to try my hand on a rosette. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win your yummy blog candy,
Have a nice day!
Amazing!! Cool Tools ..
ReplyDeleteMy fingers are way too chubby to tie a bow any more. lol this looks like the perfect solution!
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Thanks for the tutorials and the chart showing the necessary ribbon lengths. Very helpful. The rosette is just gorgeous. I am going to make me some of those for sure!
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That is cool!
ReplyDeleteLove the Twine!!!
Would love to win one!
I want a bow maker!!!! I always get frustrated when making bows. Hope to win one!!
ReplyDeleteLeslie Bauhgman
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Love the ribbon rosette idea! I have a bunch of wired ribbon and now a new use for it. Never heard of the bow easy before, it looks like a great little tool!
ReplyDeleteLuvs2Scrap at aol dot com
It is a very nice and helpful tool!
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I love the thought of Bow Easy, and have been wanting one for a wathile.... I'll keep wishing LOL
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The Bow Easy looks like a great tool to have. Thanks for the demo !
ReplyDeletety for sharing I need one of these tjgritts@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the video on the bow easy . I have got to get me one of these. following you too.
ReplyDeleteThe bow easy video was great. I've used one before too and love it. Enjoyed the tutorial on the rosette flower too.
ReplyDeleteLove everything you do. Have watched all your videos !!! Especially LOVE your room. I see you live in Illinois, so do I. Who knows maybe we will see each other at one of the scrapping conventions. I've been to the one up north a few times. Congrats on your one year blog!!! Hope theres many more.
ReplyDeleteSandy
LOVE that ribbon flower and that bow maker is just what i need thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteTina
tinaj509 at yahoo dot com
would love the easy bow....great project for making the smaller bows
ReplyDeletefun videos, sign me up please.
ReplyDeleteLynn
minpinsloveme at msn dot com
Great tutorials. Love the bow easy. Really need to get one. My bows take forever to get just right.
ReplyDeleteI have acrylic nails and so bow tying is always a chore. This would be perfect!!
ReplyDeleteHow very clever!
ReplyDeleteLove the video's especially the wire ribbon flower! The bow easy looks so easy too, great tool.
ReplyDeleteJust when I was about to get rid of my wired edge ribbon because I didn't like it on cards or sb pages!!! Too cute! I love your Family heritage books - what a labor of love! I don't know how you do it all! Do you ever sleep? lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Doris
I have been stalking you tube videos for bow tutorials. When it comes to bow mading, I am not good at all. When I saw your post today, I am excited about the bow maker, I really must get one. Also, your rosette with the wire ribbon is awesome thank you so much for both tutorials! Can not wait to try the rosette later today! TFS
ReplyDeleteChristie I love your flower video. A very easy technique but very effective. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteCheryl:)
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I love making homemade flowers, and this is so very easy!! Thanks for sharing
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Another 2 great and helpful videos, thanks Christie for sharing. Bows are so intimidating when you want to use it on a project.
ReplyDeleteMakes it a bit easier to make bows with arthritic fingers! glanning@msn.com
ReplyDeleteI love your bows!! they are amazing. Thank you so much for putting hte time into do them.
ReplyDeleteLove the bows..I have never been able to make one look good. I will have to look into buying one of these...unless I win one (wink Wink)
Love the videos! thanks for the instructions and blog candy.
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Christie,
ReplyDeleteSuggestion...line up camera and put a sticky note or some mark at the center of screen... then you will know where to keep your hands..
Love the bow easy -- thanks for demoing it.. have watched it five times and now I think I have it.
kathleenM Colorado
Very cool thanks for sharing.
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krantznagel@gmail.com
I always buy the already made ribbons, but I think I'm going to invest in this product. Thanks again for sharing and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteMissy
kalittadog@yahoo.com
Love the Bow Easy template and your video. Indeed, bows are always a challenge.
ReplyDeleteVirginia Montagna
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I loved IT! What a great item to have in the scrap room! It is going to be alot easier on my joints and hands. I must have it! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe bow easy is an aesome tool!
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Oops, awesome!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogaversary Christie the video is brilliant and makes it look easy, I wish I had one of these tools would make my cards look nice with the neat bows, I will add to my list of birthday wish list for my birthday on Friday 6th may
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another great video. You are so very talented.
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Wow Christie, that is easy lol. Who doesn't hate making bows that aren't perfect! That is super, thanks for the give away!
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Forgot my blog!
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Kelly
Christie,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your very very helpful videos. Your creativity and your easy explained techniques make it very easy for this old stamper/scrapper to complete a myriad of projects I have promised myself and my family!
Connie in FL, soon to be in OH for the summer!!!
Just love your blog Christie!!!
ReplyDeleteThis Bow-Easy makes it real easy...
Thanks for sharing all your ideas.
Hope I win this one!
Hey Christie, now you are speaking my language. I am bow challenged. No matter how hard I try, they just do not come out well. Going back to see the videos! Thanks for all the posts and videos ect.
ReplyDeleteI've heard good things about the bow easy but don't have one as yet. But bows are the rage these days. What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us about the Bow Easy! I had heard about them but had never seen one, I definitely need to get one of these! Thanks again! lindagk23ataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteChristie, you are so talented. Thank you for showing me how to use my bow easy. I have one but have never used it. I learn a lot from your blog. Thanks again, Deb from Ohio
ReplyDeleteI have a Bow Easy and LOVE it (so dont include me in the giveaway). I love your tutorials and having a video does make it easier to learn. Once you get the hang of it, it is super easy. I also love the bows you can create using double or triple loops but just making additional wraps around the bow easy before making your tie.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Thank you so much for sharing the videos.
ReplyDeleteFabulous videos, Christine! I love what you did with the wired ribbon. Gorgeous! I'm definitely going to have to play with some now. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Snoopy :D
Thanks so much for sharing your great ideas with us. I always wanted to know how to make easy and simple bows and flowers.
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Christie,
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Hugs, Dorly Weitzen
dormik at netvision dot net dot il
What a cool little tool! Thanks for showing us how to make those ribbon rosettes! Stephanie Rodgers stefrick@optonline.net
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this!! My bows are always a little "off". Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteYou make everything look so easy!! Love it!!
ReplyDeletecherylphillips AT comcast DOT net
Oh my, something(else)I must have!! This looks so easy, sure hoping it will work for me!! TFS!! nlewis at dishmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorials. I loved your Ribbon Rosette. I have a Bow Easy and LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing!
SouthernMrs
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Oooh, that's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorials. I love your chart as I always waste the ribbon by cutting it too long yet to short to use for anything else.
ReplyDeleteLove the rosettes too!
Thank you for shareing these video's I really enjoyed watching them
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Christie, you keep outdoing yourself, I could never make bows like that any time I need a bow for something I phone my daughter but at times that is very inconvient, because at times I need a bow and she is not around.Hapy BlogAversary again and keep up the great work.
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Love how easy this looks!
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Kavi Coulson
kavicoul@yahoo.com
I struggle with making bows so the bow easy would be the perfect tool for me. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMost people have trouble with bows. Any hints are always helpful. Everyone loves nice bows
ReplyDeletemomkertz at live dot com
I've heard a lot about the Bow Easy, it'd be great to win one!
ReplyDeleteChris
Thepaperpicasso@att.net
Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I have had so many problems trying to make bows that I finally gave up. If I could win the bow easy, it would make life so much easier. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteBoy do I need that little helper. Me and bows are a no go. Thanks again for the video's.
ReplyDeleteLeanna
nannamohr@hotmail.com
I need to run this video continuously when I try to do this. My bows are terrible. You did a great job. GlendaDemorest@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have a Bow Easy and couldn't figure how to use to where my bows came out looking good. THANK you for a great video.
ReplyDeleteCarole Miller
carole4lee4@gmail.com
so clever! congrats on your blogaversary and thanks for the chance to win =)
ReplyDeleteBeckie
artbeckons.blogspot.com
artbeckons at hotmail dot com
What a cool tool!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. Very clever.
ReplyDeleteannadowdy at gmail dot com
Congratulations again on your Blog anniversary!
ReplyDeleteDebra Pate
debra_pate@yahoo.com
I love bows and try to put a bow on each project I make...pennykitz@charter.net
ReplyDeleteThanks for another chance to win! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Blog anniversary!! I have followed you for some time now and love your blog. The bow easy is super neat!
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Thanks for the video, I would love to win.
ReplyDeleteJodeana
jr6lewis@yahoo.com
I love the flowers and those shoes are just stinkin cute!! Thanks for sharing. Vickie
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Great videos Diane
ReplyDeleteYou have the most wonderful videos! The flowers are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog, get the RSS feeds for it and enjoy each video you make in "my" dream art room. Happy Anniversary to you Christie.
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ReplyDeletem-franklin@charter.net
Loved the video. Thanks for sharing and I love the fluffy flower it's so elegant and seems easy to make. Thanks for taking the time to show us how you did them. I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteTam
Happy Anniversary! And what a neat giveaway. Would love to win this!!
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Thanks for the videos. It is so awesome to be able to watch a pro show you how to do something you are wanting to try. Keep up the good work!!!!
ReplyDeleteDiane
dpgiroir@comcast.net
Wow, thats a lot of shoes!
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ShersL84bed@aol.com
The Flowers are beautiful and I love love your Video.. Thanks
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robynann@ididitcreations.com
Christy, I love your videos. You are so good to us to give us these great tid-bits that end up so beautiful. The flowers you made a gorgeous and the bronze one is so beautiful. Got to make some of those. My eail is lsmuith5160@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have seen many people using the bow easy and have been wanting to get one. I even have a svg file to make my own but haven't gotten around to doing that either. Your bows and flowers are outstanding.
ReplyDeleteGreat little tool.........and thanks for all your generosity :)
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ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial. TFS and letting us have a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, can't wait to try them.
ReplyDeleteI love trying new things- fantastic tutorial- love all of your flowers! Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteOh those are gorgeous!! Great job and tutorial!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteDenise in WA
www.rndhud6.blogspot.com
ddhud4atcomcastdotnet
So amazing, look real. I am definetly going to try some of these
ReplyDeleteNever heard of a bow easy and didn't know you could make rosettes from wired ribbon. Great tutorials!!! I have to have a bow easy. If I don't win, please tell us where to buy one. There are 7 girls in my family and I am making bows all the time. Your way is way better and lots easier.
ReplyDeleteGreat videos! Love the flowers. It is so rewarding to make lovely embellishments from easily obtainable items. They are one of a kind and special. Thanks so much. Where did you get a glue gun on a stand?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 1-year blogaversary, Christie! I visit your blog regularly to see what you're up to. I'm in awe of your creativity. Thanks so much for the great tutorials. I enjoy making my own flowers and am anxious to try these out.
ReplyDeleteThank you, also, for a fantabulous give-a-way. Please pick me. I would really love to have a Scrap n Tote!!!
You mean that I could even make a bow???? Wow
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorials and the chance to win
Love the bows. Great idea.
ReplyDeletekmcilrath@cfl.rr.com
Some neat ideas. I don't know why I hadn't added your blog to my daily check in's but I've added it now.
ReplyDeleteEileen
embstar16@gmail.com
wow those are some great flowers thanks for showing them
ReplyDeleteI'm flower obsessed, so thanks for sharing this! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Bow-easy. Could not tie a bow without it!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find that little lighter? I need one of those.
ReplyDeletekmcilrath@cfl.rr.com
Thank you so much for the opportunity to win such a nice prize. With the Bow Easy, I could even make a pretty bow!
ReplyDeleteDoreen
doe.wood@cox.net
I'd love the Bow Easy.........sometimes my fingers just don't co-operate with what my mind sees. Thanks for the wire ribbon idea as well. Used it to decorate a gift bag this week and everyone was in awe. Happy Mother's Day
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rosette flower! I will definately add it to my 'gotta try this' file... Happy anniversary...! :)
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, I did have a Bow Easy at one time. Unfortunately, after a reorg and clean up session, I can no longer find it. I'd love to win a replacement...
ReplyDeleteChristie, thank you so much for the instructional video. I am so excited to try making these flowers. Thank you for the inspriational ideas.
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