DIY: No-Sew Glitter Bow Necklace

This morning I showed you how to make a no-sew leather bow necklace, which was in a bronze leather. My daughter caught site of it and she HAD TO HAVE ONE, but of course she required sparkles for her bow necklace.

The glitter bow was quite simple to make, and now I want to make glitter bows for everything – hair clips, shoe clips, buttons, I could go on forever.

That is one happy girl with one glittery necklace. She has worn it every single day since the day I gave it to her.

Learn how to make a DIY glitter bow necklace after the jump… (more…)

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DIY: No-Sew Leather Bow Necklace

Leather bow necklace DIY

I had a vision of a leather bow that was also a necklace. When I tried to make this vision a reality, it was sooooo much easier than I had even imagined. We are talking like 15 minutes, 20 max.

no-sew leather bow necklace

How cute does Colleen look with this sweet bow necklace around her beautiful neck? So grab a scrap of leather (or pleather, or oil cloth, or canvas, or velvet, or or or…) and your hot glue gun and come see how to make a no-sew bow necklace.

how to make a no-sew leather bow necklace

You will want to whip up a million bow necklaces to drop in the stockings of every style-loving accessory addict you know. Find out how to make a no-sew bow necklace after the jump… (more…)

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Furoshiki: How to Simply Wrap Gifts with Fabric

Next up on Prudent Baby Bow Week, we will show you the Japanese art of wrapping gifts with a square of fabric known as Furoshiki. It’s a simple and lovely way to wrap any package.

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You can add any adorable embellishments, like a peacock feather, buttons, or DIY french poufs, to make the present pop.

Subscribe to our Prudent Baby YouTube Channel for more easy holiday ideas, like How to Make a Living Succulent Tree or How to Gold Leaf Anything the Easy Way.

What embellishments would you add to your Furoshiki-wrapped gifts?

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DIY Fabric Bow Napkin Rings


Now that you have all your Christmas presents wrapped and you’re just relaxing by the fire until Christmas, you can start on these easy-peasy DIY Bow Napkin Rings (ha!). Really though, these bow napkin rings take no time at all and are perfect for Christmas dinner or a handmade hostess gift. Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine will walk you through the simple steps.

Her Poinsettia Gift Box Favors, Fabric Puff Ornaments and DIY Clustered Pearl Bracelet make great last minute gifts for friends too.

Check out the full DIY Bow Napkin Rings tutorial after the jump…
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It’s Bow Week!


You heard right, it’s Bow Week on Prudent Baby and we’re kicking it off with some of our favorite bow finds. First, I’m in love with this sparkle bow dress and the knitted ascot bow scarf. Bows are not only for the ladies, there are some bowtacular finds where these Laurent Desgrange bow ties came from.

Bring bows into the home with sequin bow ornaments for the tree. Surprise your hostess with a delicious bow brownie (with free template). Get some wrapping inspiration with these pretty packages photographed by Max Kim-Bee in Traditional Home Holiday Magazine.

This is just the beginning of our bow shenanigans for the week. What are some great bow finds you’ve spotted? Bow false eyelashes perhaps?

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DIY: How to Make a Living Succulent Tree

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Do you remember when we shared our DIY: Simple & Stunning Succulent Wreath? That is one of Prudent Baby’s most-loved posts, and among my top five favorite tutorials I’ve written. This year Jacinda and I decided to use the same principals to create a living succulent tree, perfect for holiday decor, that will continue to live all year long. Check out how to make a living succulent tree in this quick & fun DIY video. If you like it, subscribe to our channel!

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DIY Striped Baker’s Twine



While you’re wrapping up treats this year, make sure to remember this great tip from Erin at House of Earnest. This is a super quick and easy way to give yourself some adorable striped twine. Take it away Erin…

Bakers twine is a cute and stylish way to wrap anything from gifts to goodies – and in a pinch, you don’t have to wait on an internet order, or worry about finding the right color.

ONE Wrap some twine or string around a piece of cardboard TWO color some stripes horizontal to the string direction on both sides of the cardboard and you’re done! So easy and so cute!

What would you wrap up?

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How to Sew a Peplum Bubble Dress


If you’ve had the slightest inkling to sew a holiday dress for a little girl, this will have you hooked. An, from StraightGrain, put together this adorable Peplum Bubble Dress tutorial. Sew a capelet to go with it and her holiday outfit will be complete.

Once you’ve started sewing away, learn how to make these pretty Origami Raglan Sleeves, or how to master Gathering the Perfect Ruffles. This Super Simple Skirt with Lining is a great project to do if you’re short on time.

Let’s start sewing up the Peplum Bubble Dress…

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