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Step-By-Step Instructions With Pictures

Decorating Your Tree with Trash: From Trash to Treasure

Holiday Ornaments!

Bow Maker, Favor Maker & Craft ToolBowdabra R

From Trash to Treasure ~ Ornaments E-Book (SRP) $14.99

Table of Contents

CD with Style Ornament page 03

Bath Tissue Cardboard Roll Reindeer Ornament page 06

Juice Cap Snowman Ornament page 09 Yogurt Cup Angel Ornament page 13

Ribbon Spool Holiday Ornament page 17

Bowdabra® Facts page 22

CD with Style Ornament “Instead of throwing away a scratch CD, reuse it!”

Sandy Sandler, founder of Bowdabra®

SUPPLIES: • Bowdabra with Bowdabra Wand (optional) • Silver Bowdabra Bow Wire • Old CD • Scrap Ribbon

PUTTING IT TOGETHER……

1. Begin by gathering all the materials you will need for this project. Reuse an old scratched CD or DVD and scrap ribbon.

2. Cut a 24” piece of Bowdabra Bow Wire and fold it in half. Lay it into the Bowdabra. You’ll have a loop at one end and two loose pieces at the opposite end.

3. Cut three coordinating pieces of scrap ribbon 4” in length. Dovetail all three pieces of ribbon. To dovetail both ends: fold the ribbon in half lengthwise. Position your scissors at the folded edge of the ribbon and cut the end at a 45°angle. Unfold your ribbon and you have a professional, finished look to your ribbon tails.

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Lay each piece of 4” length dovetailed ribbon into the Bowdabra.

Scrunch down the ribbon with the Bowdabra wand.

loose ends of the Wire through the loop at the other end.

Pull the Bowdabra Bow Wire tightly while the bow is still in the Bowdabra.

ely against the bow. Twist the bow 4 to es in a clockwise direction.

Fluff bow.

re e center of the CD and around the side, tie in the center.

4.

5.

6. While the bow is still in the Bowdabra, thread the twoBowdabra Bow

7. 8. Gently pull the bow out of the Bowdabra. Separate the two loose ends of the Bowdabra Bow Wire and bring them around to the back of the bow. To tie off the bow, pinch the Bowdabra Bow Wire secur6 tim

9.

10. Tie the fluffed package bow to the CD. Thread the Bowdabra Bow Withrough th

or paint brush to wrap the Bowdabra Bow Wire around and make

add package bows around the CD.

ill the entire surface of the CD with package bows.

tach an ornament hanger underneath one of the strands of Bowdabra Bow re.

ornament for all to enjoy!

11. Use a pencil fun ringlets.

12. Continue to

13. F

14. AtWi

15. Hang

Bath Tissue Cardboard Roll Reindeer Ornament er is darling and takes very litt

Sandy Sandler, founder of Bowdabr

Bowdabra with Bowdabra Wand

“The reinde le time to make. Perfect kid’s project! “ a®

SUPPLIES: • (optional) • Bowdabra Bow Wire • Bath Tissue Cardboard Roll • Felt • Brown Pipe Cleaner Buttons Scrap Ribbon Bell

Begin by gathering all the materials you will need for this project. Recycle bath

im a piece of felt so that it will wrap around the bath tissue cardboard roll.

ard roll.

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1. tissue cardboard tube, old buttons, and ribbon from a previous gift.

2. Tr

e felt edges to the bath tissue cardbo3. Hot glue th

4. Hot glue on buttons for eyes and a nose.

Cut a 24” piece of Bowdabra Bow Wire and fold it in half. Lay it into the .

make the reindeer’s collar: lay your ribbon into the Bowdabra. Decide how

have created as many loops you desire.

hile the bow is still in the Bowdabra, thread the two loose ends of the

10. Pull the Bowdabra Bow Wire tightly while the bow is still in the Bowdabra.

5. Bowdabra. You’ll have a loop at one end and two loose pieces at the opposite end

6. Tobig you want your loops. To make your first loop, fold the ribbon and press into the Bowdabra.

7. Continue folding the ribbon back and forth until you as

8. Scrunch down the ribbon with the Bowdabra wand.

9. WBowdabra Bow Wire through the loop at the other end.

11. Gently pull the bow out of the Bowdabra. Separate the two loose ends of the

pinch the Bowdabra Bow Wire securely against the bow. Twist the bow 4 to es in a clockwise direction.

ire and tie firmly to the loopy

y bow onto the front of your reindeer.

either side.

ead a brown pipe cleaner through both holes.

e center of the pipe cleaner up in a small point to attach an ornament

ers with the pipe cleaner ends.

Bowdabra Bow Wire and bring them around to the back of the bow. To tie off the bow, 6 tim

12. Thread a small bell onto the Bowdabra Bow Wbow.

13. Tie loop

14. At the top of the reindeer hole punch two holes on

15. Thr

16. Pull thhanger. Form antl

17. Hang on tree!

Juice Cap Snowman Ornament man ornament is absolutely precious and it is made from juice caps! “

founder of Bowdabra®

• Bowdabra with Bowdabra Wand (optional)

“This snowSandy Sandler,

SUPPLIES:

• Bowdabra Bow Wire • Communion Cup • Thin width scrap ribbon • Beads Pipe Cleaner

either online or at a church store.

to the center of juice cap. e each end of the pipe cleaner hanging over the edge of the juice cap. Adhere

enter of the pipe cleaner to the juice cap with glue

•• 2 juice caps • 1 small soda cap • Cotton balls

PUTTING IT TOGETHER…… 1. Begin by gathering all the materials you will need for this project. Communion cups are very inexpensive and come in a variety of colors. They can be bought in bulk and then used for a variety of crafts. Purchase supply

2. Cut a pipe cleaner 6” in length. Place pipe cleaner inLeavc

3. Hot glue cotton balls on top of the pipe cleaner.

Hot glue cotton balls into the center of all the juice caps.

ace and body.

ads and .

t a small piece of Bowdabra Bow Wire and hot glue each end to the the communion cup.

it into the ave a loop at one end and two loose pieces at the opposite end.

10. Lay your ribbon into the Bowdabra. Decide how big you want your loops. To make your first loop, fold the ribbon and press into the Bowdabra.

4.

5. Hot glue beads on the snowman’s f

6. On the front of the communion cup embellish with evergreen branch bered small beads for the holly berries

7. Cuunderneath of 8. Hot glue around the rim of the communion cup and attach to the snowman’s head.

9. Cut a 24” piece of Bowdabra Bow Wire and fold it in half. Lay Bowdabra. You’ll h

11. Continue folding the ribbon back and forth until you have created as many

you desire.

hile the bow is still in the Bowdabra, thread the two loose ends of the

bra. Separate the two loose ends of the Wire and bring them around to the back of the bow. To tie off the

the Bowdabra Bow Wire securely against the bow. Twist the bow 4 to es in a clockwise direction.

the front of the snowman.

a pencil or paint brush to wrap the Bowdabra Bow Wire around and make

loops as


13. WBowdabra Bow Wire through the loop at the other end.


15. Gently pull the bow out of the BowdaBowdabra Bow bow, pinch6 tim

16. Tie the loopy bow to the neck of the snowman and then bring the Bowdabra Bow Wire to

17. Use fun ringlets.

a fun small ornament to the snowman’s arm.

Christmas tree.

18. Add

19. Hang snowman on your

Yogurt Cup Angel Transform a small yogurt cup into an elegant angel!”


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SUPPLIES: • Bowdabra with Bowdab a Wand (optional) • Bowdabra Bow Wire • Metallic Scrunch Ribbon • Scrap Ribbon • Pipe Cleaner • Yogurt Cup

Begin by gathering all the materials you will need for this project. Metallic


1. scrunch ribbon can be purchased right from the Bowdabra website.

Cut a small piece of ribbon and wrap it around the yogurt container. Adhere with hot glue.

Cut a 24” piece of Bowdabra Bow Wire and fold it in half. Lay it into the ave a loop at one end and two loose pieces at the opposite end.

2.

3. Bowdabra. You’ll h

4. Lay your ribbon into the Bowdabra. Decide how big you want your loops. To

your first loop, fold the ribbon and press into the Bowdabra.

Make a total of five ribbon loops. The last loop should be large enough to fit the entire yogurt container snuggly into the loop.


hile the bow is still in the Bowdabra, thread the two loose ends of the Bowdabra Bow Wire through the loop at the other end.


pull the bow out of the Bowdabra. Separate the two loose ends of the Bowdabra Bow Wire and bring them around to the back of the bow. To tie off the bow, pinch the Bowdabra Bow Wire securely against the bow. Twist the bow 4 to 6 times in a clockwise direction.

Fluff bow.

make

5.

7. W

9. Gently

10.

10. Insert yogurt container into front loop and set aside.

. Cut a 24” piece of Bowdabra Bow Wire and fold it in half. Lay it into the ave a loop at one end and two loose pieces at the opposite end.

ribbon into the center of the Bowdabra. Scrunch down etallic ribbon into an accordion shape.

down the ribbon with the Bowdabra wand.

hile the bow is still in the Bowdabra, thread the two loose ends of the Wire through the loop at the other end.

the Bowdabra Bow Wire tightly while the bow is still in the Bowdabra.

16. Gently pull the bow out of the Bowdabra. Separate the two loose ends of the Bowdabra Bow Wire and bring them around to the back of the bow. To tie off the

the Bowdabra Bow Wire securely against the bow. Twist the bow 4 to

11Bowdabra. You’ll h

12. Place metallic scrunchthe m 13. Scrunch

14. WBowdabra Bow

15. Pull

bow, pinch6 times in a clockwise direction.

gurt cup.

a pipe cleaner into a halo form and shape.

end into the yogurt cup.

angel over and tie Bowdabra Bow Wire into a loop for hanging the angel.

ainst the back of the yogurt cup for added nging the angel.

17. Place scrunchy bow into the center of the yo

18. Loop

19. Place pipe cleaner

20. Turn

21. Hot glue Bowdabra Bow Wire agsupport and stability when ha

22. Hang on tree.

Ribbon Spool Holiday Clown “I can’t help but smile every time I look at my adorable holiday clown!”


and (optional)

SUPPLIES: • Bowdabra with Bowdabra W • Bowdabra Bow Wire • Metallic Scrunch Ribbon • Felt • Beads • Ping Pong Ball • Communion Cup • Bells • Old Ribbon Spool

Begin by gathering all the materials you will need for this project. Use an old ribbon spool or visit your local craft store and ask if they have any old one’s they can have before they get thrown away.

each side of the ribbon spool top and bottom.

ead the Bowdabra Bow Wire through the top and bottom of each hole on side. The top wire will be the clown’s hands, bottom wire will be the clown’s


1.

2. Hole punch 3. Threachlegs.

acking tape around the spool to hold Bowdabra Bow Wire firmly in lace.

Cut felt to fit around the center of the ribbon spool and hot glue.

Once felt is firmly in place set it aside to dry.

Cut a 24” piece of Bowdabra Bow Wire and fold it in half. Lay it into the

e end.

8. Place metallic scrunch ribbon into the center of the Bowdabra. Scrunch down the metallic ribbon into an accordion shape.

Scrunch down the ribbon with the Bowdabra wand.

at the other end.

4. Wrap pp

5.

6.

7. Bowdabra. You’ll have a loop at one end and two loose pieces at the opposit

9.

10. While the bow is still in the Bowdabra, thread the two loose ends of the Bowdabra Bow Wire through the loop


pull the bow out of the Bowdabra. Separate the two loose ends of the Bowdabra Bow Wire and bring them around to the back of the bow. To tie off the

the Bowdabra Bow Wire securely against the bow. Twist the bow 4 to

13. Use a pencil or paint brush to wrap the Bowdabra Bow Wire around and make fun ringlets.

14. Place hot glue on the top of the ribbon spool.

5. Attach metallic scrunch ribbon to the top of the ribbon spool.

the top of the metallic scrunch ribbon.

es and bead onto ping pong ball to give your clown a face.

12. Gently

bow, pinch6 times in a clockwise direction.

1

16. Hot glue a ping pong ball to

17. Place googly ey

the front of the communion cup embellish with evergreen branch beads and

e Bowdabra Bow Wire.

make legs thread red beads along each strand of the Bowdabra Bow Wire.

bells at the bottom of the legs.

a pencil or paint brush to wrap the Bowdabra Bow Wire around and make

18. On red small beads for the holly berries.

19. Attach hat with hot glue to the top of the clown.

20. To make arms thread red beads along th

21. Tie the two strands of Bowdabra Bow Wire together in the center to form hands. Attach a small ornament in the center.

22. To

23. Attach

24. Use fun ringlets.

mantel.

wdabra Bow Wire through the holes on the top le punching).

27. Hang on Christmas tree for all to see!

25. Place holiday clown on

26. To hang holiday clown tie Bopart of the spool (made by ho

Facts

hat is the Bowdabra®?W The Bowdabra® (pronounced like “abracadabra”) is an emake professional-looking, hand-tied bows at home.

asy-to-use crafting tool people use to

be used in a Bowdabra® to create beautiful bows for gifts, , hair accessories, and more.

, material is either scrunched d fullness desired. Once the material is in,

erial onto the ribbon wire. The wire is then tied,

Who is Sandy Sandler? Sandy Sandler is the creative mind behind the Bowdabra®. She owned a corporate gift company

at created gift baskets and other items in need of bows and found it difficult to train employees e them by hand. Sandy tried other bow-m king tools on the market, but they were difficult

to use and did not produce the result she was loo ing for. Certain there had to be a better way to quickly and easily create bows; Sandy hired a design engineer to help develop what became the Bowdabra®. Did Sandy Sandler invent the Bowdabra®? While Sandy takes credit for recognizing the need for a better way to make bows, she shares the spotlight with her team of designers that helped make her dream a reality. Patents for the Bowdabra® are in Sandy’s name. Where are Bowdabras® sold? Bowdabras can be found in retail stores like ACMoore, Michael’s, Hancock Fabrics, and Garden Ridge. They are also available online at www.Bowdabra.com

What types of things can a Bowdabra® be used for?

st about any type of material canJubaskets, home décor, bridal decorations How does the Bowdabra® work? The Bowdabra’s patented design makes it simple to create medium to large bows. The process

gins by inserting a piece of ribbon wire into the Bowdabra®. Thenbeor folded on top of the wire to achieve the bow size anthe Bowdabra Wand is used to compact the matand the bow can be removed from the Bowdabra®. Once removed, the bow can be fluffed, arranged, and retied to the maker’s liking.

thto creat a

k

. Many owner-operated craft shops stock Bowdabra® as well. Check with your local craft supply store. How much does a Bowdabra® cost? The exact pricing for the Bowdabra® varies slightly between retailers, but remains inexpensive in the range of $14.99 to $30.00, depending on the kit configuration. When you factor in the money saved not having to buy manufactured bows, the Bowdabra® practically pays for itself.

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