Christmas bows on the tree

You don't have to think about decorating a Christmas tree in December - you can start such a pleasant activity anytime. Because the spruce decorating ritual is a pleasure even at the planning stage. And because every year the tree can be decorated in a new way, using fashionable techniques and unexpected ideas. If you remain a traditionalist, along with garlands and toys, bows may appear on the main New Year's symbol.

Materials suitable for making bows are numerous... It seems that you can get by with ordinary ribbons, tulle, but no - the number of options is impressive and inspires to organize a real creative workshop at home.

Christmas tree bows are different.

You can not be smart, but buy multi-colored satin ribbons, which are cheap, and tie them in bows. Beads, pearls, buttons, rhinestones can decorate the core of the bow.

This material will create light, delicate decor, which will not weigh down the overall composition of the Christmas tree decoration. In addition, you can choose a shade of organza that will create the illusion of snowflakes.

A material that also allows you to create airy decorations that are delicate and soft. Many are afraid of him, believing that he is unyielding, but this is only in appearance.

And here there are many options, because the paper can be different. It depends on what style the tree is conceived: sand tones will suit those who settled on a decorative theme boho, blue and textured - if required by the traditional color scheme.

Otherwise, it is called crepe. Beautiful flowers are made from it, and therefore you can experiment with bows. It turns out to be a fairly durable option that will probably last for many years.

The original decor, devoid of an abundance of glitter, color and other "noisy" New Year's paraphernalia, is also in great demand. If you want a quiet, delicate decor, beautiful in its naturalness, burlap bows will cope with this task.

You can form a bow from the Soviet New Year's "rain", the main thing is not to dot the whole Christmas tree with such bows - too active decor looks cumbersome, heavy.

It is a rubber for creativity, which changes under thermal influence. So, you can make any kind of bows from it - multi-colored, two-layer, voluminous.

If you want the spruce to shine and sparkle, you can play with foil. It wrinkles well, folds, and is quite durable. Sometimes even a foil wrapper from chocolate is used - it makes sense to collect them throughout the year in order to give the wrappers a new life before the holidays.

Probably the largest number of options opens through this item. Bows can be sewn by hand and on a typewriter, decorated with embroidery, beads. Finally, you can make a collection of New Year's toys from simple cotton fabric, which will include a horse, stars, candies, gingerbread men and bows. And they will hold on to the ribbon pendants.

What makes this fabric so beautiful is that you can work with it even without a typewriter, the edges of the felt do not need processing. In addition, the fabric is dense, even visually warm, which is optimal for New Year's decor.

This Japanese technique is often used to create hair ornaments, especially floral ones. But you can make bows from the same not very wide ribbons, all according to the requirements of technology.

The wire can be inside the bow, especially if it is made of beads or beads. But you can make a completely wire decorative structure, because the wire can be multi-colored and transforms favorably in creative hands.

You can also remember the macrame technique, and weaving will help create a very original decor. And you can also completely decorate the tree with macrame products - unusual and beautiful.

And you can make combined products, combining different materials, without fear of experimentation. For example, tie cardboard bows or decorate burlap bows with beads. Or maybe embroidery on felt - something will definitely work.

The easiest option for beginners is a fabric ribbon bow. Ideally, this should be a plaid ribbon.

Have to take:

• 50 cm of plaid tape 25 mm wide;
• rep tape 25 mm wide;
• scissors;
• template - a red rectangle with a slot;
• lighter;
• clamps;
• glue gun;
• thread and needle.

Step by step algorithm.

1. You need to measure out two pieces of tape, each 25 cm long. Then cut off pieces, outline the middle of each.
2. On the resulting piece of tape is placed pattern, the ends are folded crosswise. The parts are fixed with clamps.
3. A ribbon bow is put on a cardboard template, stitched with a thread in the middle. After that, the product is removed from the template. You just need to pull the thread tight, wrap it around the bow and fasten it.
4. Bow tips follow cut out "corner", and then do not forget to burn the slices with a lighter.
5. Now we need to take care of the core... The reps ribbon forms a bow knot, the ends are glued together behind the knot.

Burlap bow - Christmas tree decoration step by step.

You need to prepare:

• the burlap itself (sold in rolls of ribbons);
• scissors;
• wire;
• nippers;
• hot glue gun;
• stationery stapler;
• leg-split.

However, you can take burlap from a shopping bag (the main thing is that it is new). The width of the sacking tape is 5-7 cm, depending on the size of the bow. You can make the width even larger, it is up to the master himself.

• To decorate a two-leaf bow, cut 70-100 cm of tape (the specific length depends on the width).
• First, fold the tape in half, mark its center. You can crush the cloth a little or use a tailor's pin (only you must remove it later). Wrap both ends of the tape so that their intersection falls exactly on the marked middle.
• The petals need to be straightened, they must be the same size. The tape must be squeezed with the fingers of one hand in the middle, so as to collect all 3 canvases in folds. And this place will have to be pulled together with wire. Both hands will be free, that is, you can further correct the bow without hindrance.
• The wire should be secured and cut off the excess ends closer to the twist.
• Now a narrow strip should be cut off from the burlap, the length of which is 10-15 cm, the width depends on the width of the main part of the bow... This tape should cover the wire by wrapping the last 2 or even 3 times. Tie the padding in a knot, cut the ends very short.

This workshop is a standard outline of a conventional rustic burlap bow... But there are a lot of options for its subsequent transformation.

Let's say the bows are selected, made and are waiting for their turn when they start to be hung, alternating with balls, flowers, stars, beads and so on. You can consider the decor options using good examples.

12 Christmas trees decorated with beautiful bows.

• Such a cute foamiran bow is suitable for this particular spruce, because its color scheme is in harmony with other decorations. Red and gold colors are almost a win-win option.

• Another example of gold paper bows that are easy to attach, and even in small numbers, quickly make the fir tree look very festive.

• Simple silvery bows can dot spruce trees. At the top, they do not look particularly advantageous, but around the entire perimeter of the New Year's tree - pretty well. In this case, the bows are silvery, but depending on the choice of color scheme, the Christmas trees can be anything you like. For example, white or pink.

• This photo shows how rustic burlap decorations look on green twigs, and large bows too. And you can attach them to colored paper clips - the easiest way.

• A cool and uncomplicated version of a decorated Christmas tree is bows with "curly" tips. With such illumination from the garland, the spruce looks especially solemn. A similar bow can be placed on the top of the head.

• The red bow ball, thanks to its texture, will shine and sparkle. It's great if there are several such lush jewelry.

• Bell bows look cute and will look good on a lush and tall spruce tree.

• Simple gold bows fit perfectly into the overall concept. A very neat and magical Christmas tree turned out.

• You can deliberately buy a ribbon with a New Year's pattern and get such themed decorations.

• A completely golden solution is a very active decor for the New Year. If such a spruce appears in the room, it will take all the attention on itself. Therefore, you need to make the rest of the room decoration more modest.

• Small Christmas trees also need decor, why not such. Instead of other decorations, you can use real nuts and cones in addition to bows.

• Bows from gift boxes are also a good solution for a Christmas tree. Especially if they match in color with the general idea of ​​a decorated Christmas tree.