All tied up

Way back during the week before Christmas, I trekked around the corner to my friend Renee’s house.  I was super excited because she was giving me a bow making lesson, just in time for me to add amazing embellishments to my holiday gifts.

Renee can tie a mean bow.  Like scary mean.  I was nervous about keeping up, especially since I had just faked the bow I put on my holiday door swag.

Not only does Renee have mad bow-making skills, but she actually has a ribbon tin.  Full of ribbon (pictured above).  I brought along the one roll of wired ribbon that I had and Renee was kind enough not to laugh in my face (she is sweet like that).

For about an hour, I watched, mimicked, nodded and clenched my teeth in concentration as the ribbon went up, down, crossed and around.  And I had success!

Of course, my hands were far too busy to take pictures along the way, so I had great intentions of coming home and recreating the step-by-step instructions in photos.  But then the next day (literally), up popped the perfect how-to-make-a-bow tutorial by Katie over at Bower Power.  Not only did Katie provide her how-to by video, but she was boasting an adorable baby bump.  There was no way my lame photo how-to could compete.

Now that Valentine’s Day is coming up, I thought it would be the perfect time to share my bow tying tale.  Bows aren’t just for Christmas, after all!

And so, if you’re up for learning how to how to create your own bow, I highly recommend trying one of two things.  Either come on up to Downeast Maine and hang out with me and Renee, or watch Katie in action on her blog.  Your choice.  (But we’d cook for you.  And bake for you. No pressure, though.)