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How to Make Your Own Velvet Bow Wreath for the Holidays

bow garland with gingerbread house on door
Maca Atencio

Wreaths featuring bows are the decor trend of the season. We’re seeing them take over Pinterest boards and other social media accounts this holiday season. Lush ribbons of all sizes and colours are a chic way to add a cozy yet glam touch to your holiday decor this year. In this simple tutorial, we’re transforming a plain wreath into a luxurious statement piece with velvet bows in varying colours and thicknesses, topped with the warmth of a pre-lit wooden gingerbread house. Here’s how to make your own velvet bow wreath, just in time for the holidays:

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velvet ribbons in different colours on a table
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Materials Required:

  • Pre-made wreath (real or faux — we used a faux one)
  • Velvet ribbon in various colors and widths
  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Two chopsticks
  • Duct tape
  • Pre-lit wooden gingerbread house

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attaching a chopstick to a table with ducktape
Maca Atencio
velvet bows in different colours and sizes
Maca Atencio

Step 1: Create Your Velvet Bows

Let’s start our bow wreath by making each bow using two chopsticks. Tape them parallel to a table, leaving about 2 to 3 inches of space between them. This will be your very own bow-making station.

Next, cut a piece of velvet ribbon with your scissors and wrap the ribbon around the chopsticks in a figure-eight motion twice, ensuring both loops are even and the velvet is facing out.

Wrap and tie it tightly, ensuring both loops are even and the bow is secure. Fluff the bow for a perfect shape and repeat this process until you have enough bows to decorate your wreath.

attaching bow to a faux garland
Maca Atencio

Step 2: Attach Bows to the Wreath

Lay your wreath flat on a work surface and attach each velvet bow evenly on one side using a hot glue gun. Mixing bow colours and sizes will create a dynamic and modern look. Add pressure to the bows and then let the glue dry completely.

For a real ‘wow’ factor, place a pre-lit gingerbread wooden house on the opposite side of the bows and secure it by adding hot glue to the back of the house. Then, light it up for the perfect finishing touch.

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bow velvet garland in detail
Maca Atencio
bow garland with gingerbread house on door
Maca Atencio

And voilà — you now have a stunning bow wreath that’s equal parts cozy and luxurious, perfect for gracing your mantel, staircase or any door this holiday season.

Happy holidays, friends!



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