heidzillas how to: tie a perfect bow

table numbers how-tos: svetlana’s table numbers or codi’s photo table numbers

i had someone mention to me that my bows always looks the same and hang the right way, so i thought i’d do a really quick how-to tie a nice bow and show you jillian’s table numbers which match oh-so-lovely with her invitations and flip flop tags

first, make sure both strands are even or in this case, the right strand can be a tinge longer:

next, loop the left hand strand over the right hand strand. this way, the right hand strand easily faces up, and the left hand strand lays flat towards the bottom right.

make the left side of the bow loopty-loop with what used to be the left strand but is now the bottom right. be sure the ribbon isn’t twisted here and lays flat against itself.

pull the former right strand, now left strand that was laying upwards down and over the loop you just made. again, make sure it’s not twisted when you flip it over the loop.

feed the strand that you just folded on top under itself and tie a bow like you would normally tie your shoes.

pull each loop evenly.

pull the long strands until the loops are even and tighten it up. voila! perfect bow.

this same technique works great for flower girl dresses, other decor, chair cover sashes, etc. here’s most of the table number mattes.

and then as table numbers.

if you recall from my springvale ballroom review, jillian’s tables will have white linens and white chair covers with pale pink napkins and pale pink chair sashes. i can’t wait to see it all tie together with centerpieces that look like this!!! we got to see her centerpiece mock ups at blooms by plantscaping on friday.

 

ignore everything else going on in the picture and just look at the beautiful arrangements with the awesome *pink* water that will be uplit!!!

gorgeous assortment of roses, peonies and gerber daisies all in shade of pink.