How to Make Bows for Wedding Invitations
One of the best ways to save money while planning your wedding is to take on as many do-it-yourself projects as you can handle. One area where many couples attempt a DIY project is the wedding invitations. Hundreds of dollars can be saved by creating invitations on your computer and printing them out yourself. You can then add a decorative bow to the top or side of the invitations for added glamour and a more professional feel.
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Instructions
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Mark two side-by-side dots with a pencil, approximately 3 inches apart, on the top or side of the invitation where you want the bow to be. Use a ruler to make sure the dots are evenly spaced and in the same place on each invitation.
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Punch a hole where you drew each dot using a hole puncher.
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Cut a piece of ribbon about double the length of your invitation.
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Cut both ends of the ribbon on an angle to avoid fraying and to give the bow more style.
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Insert one end of the ribbon through one of the holes, entering from the back of the invitation and pulling the ribbon out through the front.
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Insert the other end of the ribbon through the other hole, entering from the back of the invitation and pulling the ribbon out through the front.
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Hold the ends of the ribbon together and pull upward to make sure both sections of ribbon are the same length.
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Tie the ribbon in a knot between both holes. Make the knot tight enough that it stays in place but not so tight that tugs on the paper.
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Tie a standard bow (like the type you would tie with your shoelaces), making the loops full but not so large that they flop over. The loops of the bow should be about the same length as the tails of the bow.
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Run two fingers along the loops of the bow to flatten out any bunching that may have occurred while tying the bow.
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Tips & Warnings
To make your bow stay in place and hold its shape, consider adding a dab of glue to the back of the bow's loops and tails to secure them to the invitation. Avoid using too much glue, as this can cause the paper to become thick and wavy.
