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Want to see some photos of my customers bows BEFORE they found my instructions and AFTER they used them?  Check these out!!  I LOVE all the “AFTER” bows so much!  Congrats ladies on a GREAT job with making some really awesome bows!  It was sooo tough to chose a winner, but we made a decision and announced it at the end of this blog post….

Rachael’s bows BEFORE:

Rachael’s bows AFTER LearnHowToMakeBows.com:

Ashley’s bows BEFORE:

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Jessica’s bows BEFORE:

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Angie’s bows AFTER LearnHowToMakeBows.com:

Missy’s bows BEFORE:

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Victoria’s bows BEFORE:

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Julieta’s bows BEFORE:

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Tanaya’s bows BEFORE:

Tanaya’s bows AFTER LearnHowToMakeBows.com:

Aren’t they AMAZING?!?  As you can see it was a tough decision to pick just one winner but I’m happy to announce that VICTORIA you have won!

Thank you to ALL who participated… all your bows were simply amazing and I’m so proud of how much improved they are from your first bows.  It is so wonderful to see my instructions helping so many women to make awesome bows!!

Before and After Photo Contest

Today may be your lucky day – so hop down and win some of these giveaways!
This is the Good Luck Giveaway Hop, hosted by MamaNYC! This event will run from March 14-19th.
We have over 60+ bloggers each giving away some amazing prizes! Be sure to hop down the list when you are done with this giveaway!

Mama NYC is hosting a giveaway blog hop and LearnHowToMakeBows.com is part of it!

Here’s what you can win from me during this giveaway:

My best-selling Beginner Hair Bows DVD Instructions with downloadable manual and all bonuses($27 value!)


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Just last month, I launched a new store on Etsy where you can find many of my crafts DVD courses. You probably have heard of Etsy (one of the largest websites online to purchase handmade items, supplies, and instructions).  I love searching for new ideas of crafts to create on Etsy and also enjoy shopping from a LARGE variety of handmade items.  You can find everything from crochet hats to vintage jewelry to patterns and instructions for a variety of crafts.  If you don’t know what to give a friend or family for a birthday gift, be sure to browse through the items on Etsy and choose something handmade by one of the awesome Etsy vendors from around the world.

I have a number of my craft courses available through Etsy right now!  The most popular selling one so far has been my beginner hair bows DVD course.  This is THE biggest selling course of all the ones I have offered you over the past three years. Thanks to everyone who has favorited an item, like the store, Pinned an item on Pinterest, or made a purchase…you are awesome!!  Thank you so much for helping me spread the word about these great craft courses that so many of you are raving about.

Here are some things that happy customers have shared about this bow making course:
“i ordered the book on learning to make bows. the ones that i have made, i have found the instructions to be very easy to understand. the pictures really helped alot!!!most of all tho, when i have emailed with questions, she responds very quickly. this meant alot, because how often can you order something online and actually get your questions answered within minutes!!! not very often. leigh m”

“I wish all instructions were this clear to use. The service she provides is excellent and she responds quickly to your concerns and continues to help you even after buying it from her, now that just shows she provides not only a product but service as well. I also like the little bonuses as well that she sends, they are great for everyone. Tamara W”

“Thank you for the fast service and good ideas I have picked up from your regular e-mails. You have helped me to get back into the ideas for my grandbabies, Gaylene B”

“LEARNHOW TO MAKE BOWS IS A GREAT VIDEO AND THE MANUAL THAT COMES WITH IT IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE THAT I HAVE EVER USED. GREAT TOOLS AND THE SERVICE IS GREAT. Julie B”

“I want 2 thank you very much and thank you for the bonuses.That was fast and easy.Is there some where,where I can leave you 100% pos.feedback?Thanks a million. Barbara”

“I’ll have to tell you, with the fast response to my emails and the simplicity of your instructions….You DEFINETLY have my vote!!! Thanks again for such a great product!!! Angela C”

Have you taken a look at it?  Here’s a sneak peek here: Free Lesson – How to Make Hair Bows  That is the free lesson which is part of the beginner bows course.  If you’d prefer to see a free sample lesson of any of the other courses in my Etsy store, please Contact Me and I’ll be happy to share with you!  You probably like to “try before you buy” just like I do, which is great!

What is your favorite item in my store?
Leave me a comment and let me know!

New Etsy Store: How to Make Hair Bows…and More!

Are you a blog that is looking for a giveaway hop to gain more fans?  Why not check out the Spring Buzz Giveaway Hop!

Are you a fan of LearnHowToMakeBows.com blog and want to win some cool prizes?  Stay tuned to this blog or my Facebook page for the contest to be announced next month!

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How to Make a Hairbow – Pin It

Since this blog is all about learning how to make a hairbow, here’s a post that includes a bunch of my free bow making videos so you can learn right now for free. I’ve been teaching bow making for three years now and I don’t plan to stop soon. I just ran across this press release from 2009 when Emily and I first launched this website: Press Release for LearnHowToMakeBows.com

How to Make a Hairbow Videos – Pin It

Twisted Boutique Bow VIDEO: This bow is great and used for a lot of different stacked and layered bows so you will definitely want to learn how to make a hairbow this way. It is a basic bow that can be worn alone or stacked with loops and sprays. This is one of my favorites to make. Just take time to practice getting your twist correct so it looks right when you show off your finished bow. You want it to be perky and not flat.

Easy Hair Bow – Perfect for Teens VIDEO: This is my most popular Youtube video and I’m sure you can see why…it is so easy even teenagers enjoy making this type of hairbow. It’s great for a small and simple bow but can also be made with larger ribbon as well. You don’t have to use grosgrain ribbon like I do, but plan to use a ribbon that is 7/8 inch wide or wider so you have enough ribbon to work with as you glue the creases.

How to Make a Loopy Bow VIDEO: Loopy bows are a lot of fun. They are one bow I really love and was so excited to learn this when I was first taught how to make a hairbow because I used to wear these fun and poofy bows as a kid. Now that I can make them, I just love using all kinds of beautiful ribbons (various colors, patterns, and widths) to make unique loopy bows.

How to Make a Hairbow: Helpful Tips

1 – Use hot glue or E6000 and also sew your bows to get them to stay together well so they will last a long time. 2 – Start with minimal supplies so you don’t get overwhelmed or waste a lot of ribbon. 3 – Practice making loops and bows with an inexpensive ribbon so you can experiment before committing to it. 4 – Learn the basic bows like butterfly, boutique, and pinwheel, then build more bows from there. 5 – Use coupons for craft stores to save a lot on your bow making supplies. It is a very inexpensive craft if you shop wisely.

If you are ready to learn more than from these free videos, please check out my full course on how to make boutique bows. You can also check out all the 5 star ratings and comments I’ve received on my hairbows courses here.

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Girls Hair Bows: My Favorite Hair Accessory

My favorite hair accessory for kids is certainly girls hair bows.  They are beautiful ribbon creations that come in hundreds and thousands of awesome styles, patterns, and colors.  From Over The Top huge girls hair bows to small lined clips with a tiny bow, there are a wide range of styles you can chose from depending on how much hair your daughter has, how large you want the bow to be on her head, and which design you prefer.  The larger bows tend to cost a lot more than the smaller simple bows, so that is something to keep in mind as well.  Of course since I teach how to make girls hair bows, I’m a big advocate of making them yourself.  This way you’ll save a lot of money and can have tons of fun creating your own accessories that you can be really proud of.  Happy customer, Jodi, who is a grandmother of seven, sent me the photo below of an adorable ribbon bow she created.  I just love the beautiful pastel colors she used and adore how she attached it to a pretty headband for her grand-daughter to wear.

Girls Hair Bows: How You Can Make Them

If you have been thinking about making girls hair bows instead of buying them, you have come to the right website because that is exactly what I teach.  I understand that it can be very expensive to purchase a lot of bows, so why not learn how to make hair bows instead.

Here’s a free lesson on how to make beginner hair bows

Here’s a free lesson on how to make a boutique bows

If you have an older girl, check out this free lesson on how to make a cheer bow

Those three free lesson have been watched hundreds of thousands of times because there are so many people that LOVE making hair bows or want to start learning how to use ribbon to create hair pretties.  I’m so happy to be able to teach so many people the wonderful craft of hairbow making because it is so much fun!  When you see all the beautiful ribbon in craft stores you’ll want to scoop up dozens of rolls of grosgrain ribbon and start creating your own.

Girls Hair Bows Made By Customers

If you want to see some girls hair bows made by LearnHowToMakeBows.com customers, check out this quick video will all kinds of beautiful bows created by moms, grandmas, aunts, and other crafty ladies!  As you can see from the photos, there are tons of different types of bows you can learn how to make for girls to wear as a beautiful hair accessory.  Some of the types of girls hair bows you’ll see in the video are korker bows, basic bows, and boutique bows. These are three basic types of bows you can start off with if you are new to the world of bow making!  Use the photos as inspiration to make your own unique girls hair bows.

If you want to start learning how to make a hair bow, I suggest this blog post:  How to Make a HairBow that has multiple videos of hairbows you can make that I’ve posted on Youtube.  It’s a great post that will help you get started learning how to make a variety of bow types.

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Frequently Asked Bow Making Questions & Answers:

Have a question about learning how to make hair bows?  Send me an email and I’ll answer your email and also post it here for others who want to know the answer as well.  No question is too small!

Question:  What can i use to get the excess glue off without ruining the ribbon that it’s on?

Answer: Hi Rachael, to remove excess hot glue you can carefully warm it up near a lighter (not close enough to burn the ribbon!) or place it in the freezer for an hour or so then the hot glue typically will be able to be cracked off.

How to Make Hair Bows FAQ

If you found this blog, you probably want to learn how to make hair bows for girls, right? You got the RIGHT place for that! Here’s a great post you can get started with, so keep reading. When you are done, you might want to check out these other blog posts on how to make a hair bow:

How to Make a Tails Down Bow
How to Make a Bow
How to Make Korker Bows

Be sure to “Like” Us on Facebook for lots more hair bow info and contests/giveaways: LearnHowToMakeBows.com on Facebook

How to Make Hair Bows for Girls

Okay so let’s get started learning how to make hair bows for girls. First you need to decide which bow you want to make. This is my most popular youtube video so I think it’s a great place to start: How To Make A Hair Bow Easy! Perfect for Girls or Teens – Simple Step By Step Instructions I’d love it if you’d leave a comment on that video after you check it out! I’m surprised that so many people have viewed that video and so happy that it’s been a great start for so many when they want to make hairbows without a lot of supplies. I even get a lot of teens leaving comments telling me how much they love it and have enjoyed making it. So even though hairbows are most popular for young girls, don’t forget that many teenage girls love wearing pretty bows too.

How to Make Hair Bows: A Few Tips to Start

* Be sure your creases are even when you are making your bows and loops so that your finished bow will be perfect.
* Use a high temp/high heat hot glue gun and glue sticks because it will work better than the regular glue. Also, if you prefer not to use that, you can use E6000 craft glue (but it takes a lot longer to dry!)
* Always seal the cut ends of your ribbon so they do not fray. This will help keep your bows looking better longer!
* As a beginner, start with a few basic bows you want to learn. Once you’ve mastered them you can go on to make another few different types. There are THOUSANDS of different bows you can make so don’t get discouraged and think you have to know everything. Pick up some ribbon and start creating and having fun making hairbows.
* Look at designs other people have created to give you some ideas on what you can do with bows. Here are some bow photos showcasing some of my happy customers: LearnHowToMakeBows.com Testimonial Photos

How to Make Hair Bows: Courses on DVD

When you are ready to learn step-by-step how to make hair bows, be sure to take a look at the two DVDs I offer:
Secrets to Bow Making Success: How to Make Hair Bows for Beginners
MORE Secrets to Bow Making Success: How to Make Boutique Hair Bows

More than 1,000 DVD courses are sold each month to VERY happy customers!  Since 2009, they have been the best-selling hair bow course available online and have taught many thousands of moms, grandmas, and other crafters how to make hair bows perfect every time using simple video instructions.  Each DVD is two hours long and shows you how to  make hair bows from start to finish using all kinds of grosgrain ribbon and embellishments.  You’ll be surprised how easy it is to learn different types of hairbows that will really help you get creative and make some unique and fun bows that you would be proud to see on top of any little girls head.  If you’ve always wanted to learn how to make hair bows and didn’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place!

How to Make Hair Bows for Girls

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The winner will receive THREE crafts DVD courses of their choice:

How to Make Beginner Hair Bows
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