Patriotic Bow Maker Wands
Independence Day is quickly approaching. Help the little ones resist the temptation to get close to anything that snap, crackles, or pops by creating a safe alternative. Patriotic Bow Maker wands are a fun and easy craft for any age.
Clover’s Bow Makers are available in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Each package includes three reusable templates.
Instructions for making Bow Maker Wands:
Wand
- Large 7-point star Bow Maker
- Medium 5-point star Bow Maker
- 1 ¼ yard ribbon in ¾”-1” width
- 1 yard ½” coordinating ribbon
- Button of choice
- 14” of 5/16” wooden dowel
- Assorted coordinating paints and a brush
- Needle and thread
- Hot glue gun
Wand:
Cut your wooden dowel at approximately 14”. Paint the dowel in coordinating colors to your ribbon using masking tape for the stripes. Make two sets of bows using the large 7-point Bow Maker with your ¾”-1” ribbon. Next, make two sets of 5-point stars with your medium Bow Maker using 1/” 2 coordinating ribbon. Attach the large bow with the smaller bow on top using the button of your choice. You should now have two identical sets of bows. Using a hot glue gun, glue the backs sides of the large bows together with the wooden dowel in between to create a beautiful wand!
