The little lantern looks adorable...I haven't given up on making a decent bow...I'll 'get it 'one day LOL! I think it's lovely to find ornaments from the past and use them again,they must bring back lots of memories.
Thank you Arlynn, you just taught me another variation for the funky bow for the small lanterns I have on my mantle. I LOVE the funky bows, and now know how to make them with just 2 ribbon patterns, instead of 3 or 4 patterns. You ROCK gf! TFS. Love and happy wishes to you.
Hey there Wendy...You are so welcome, it is my complete pleasure to help...AND you can help me now...how do you make them if you have 4 different patterns? I so appreciate all of your always lovely words!!! Much love to you too!!
Arlynn's Country Craft Corner - a 4 pattern is made the same way you make it with 3 patterns, only I was using 2 strips of each pattern instead of 3. However, depending on the thickness of the ribbon, you may want to consider 3 of each anyway. I made one last night for my coffee table lantern and used a red cardinal on white back ground, a white poinsettia on a red background, one with red and silver glitter snowflakes on a white background all 2.5 inch, and a white snowflake on a sheer silvery background which was a 1.5 inch. All were thin, though wired, we're very pliable and it could have used more. It turned out beautiful, but I think 3 strips of each would have made it fuller because I didn't embellish it in the middle like you do. I just added a couple poinsettias on each side and some beaded picks draping down. Pretty, but DEFINITELY NOT an Arlynn. Your teaching me SO much!
OHHHH Wendy, that sounds like a GORGEOUS bow gf!!! I am going to have to try one with 4 different patterns...And yes, I totally get what you're saying...sometime textures makes all of the difference...like my blue bow topper for that little white tree...that ribbon was so soft I used a ton of it in that bow...the more! Thanks so much for letting me know!!!
Arlynn's Country Craft Corner - Arlynn, you are SO welcome. I'm in awe you asked to begin with and but more honored that you liked the description. I hope that if you try it that you post it on your channel, because I know, if anyone can, YOU can take it over the top, and in turn teach ME how to do it right. Lol. Love and hugs. BTW I DO remember your struggle with the bow for the dining room Christmas tree. You pulled it off though. Because you are just THAT talented!
Precious, and I agree about going through things to make other things. I gather a lot of things from antique shows and flea markets at hardly any cost and you would be shocked at how beautiful they look in lanterns, on bows, etc. Love your work and you. You are the best !
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE CHALLENGE. AS ALWAYS you were so much fun and giving so much of your talent. You are so blessed and you are always laid back and comfortable which makes it so much more relaxing for us. Can't wait for Friday for your home tour. I will try to get up early so I can see yours. Sweet dreams sweetie. Love you.
Hi Sandy!! Awww, thank you so much girl...I'm so glad that you think that I'm laid back...well I am a pretty calm (Chris would laugh if he heard me say this) lady when crafting...But, I really am...it does calm me down to do what I love to do. :) I'm so looking forward to Friday as well...so excited!
Hey there Patricia...Aww, you are very welcome and I'm so glad to hear that you are learning new things from me...that is wonderful!! I hope that you have a great day as well!
Soooo cute! Ilove❤️❤️snowmen! That ribbon is adorable. You will be happy to know that I made 5 regular bows....7/9 loops....and 6 funky bows today. I was proud of myself. Lol...it has only taken me dozens of times watching your wonderful tutorials to accomplish this feat! Even my husband said how nice they were. Wow! So...Arlynn...thanks! Going to watch some more of your videos for inspiration and ...to just make me happy. Love you! Cindi
Another awesome lantern bow!!! I have a small lantern and will give this a try. I need to get some pipe cleaners. Have a great evening. Tfs. Hugs, Debbie
Hi Arlynn!!! So good to see you again :) You look so content when you create and just plain happy! Thank you for sharing with us! I think I like the mini bow lanterns better than the big lol. I never told you how sad I was to hear about Sofie, but bless your heart for being such a great fur baby mama and loving so much. Love and hugs from Alabama ~ Angela :)
So adorable, Arlynn! Recovering from chemo and you definitely help me, I’ve learned to make wreaths and funky bows by watching your wonderful videos! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Hi Peggy...Awww, bless your heart gf, I'm so glad that I've help to pass the hours with you. And I'm so glad that you've learned a little something from me...I so appreciate your sweet words...and you take good care of yourself!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours too!!
Oh my goodness! How did I miss this collaboration video? Arlynn, this lantern swag is so cute!! The smaller funky bow turned out so pretty. Seeing you make a funky bow on a smaller scale is definitely appreciated by me. A little less intimidating. Lol!
You encouraged me to make a wreath. I made two, but it took me a bit to get them done. I guess it takes practice. ;-) I learn better by watching, thanks for the step by step instruction!! I made Christmas ones so now will try another wreath for this spring.
Thank your Arlynn I needed this tutorial. Because I need to make some smaller funky bows for a smaller lantern I have. Your lantern is soo gorgeous, love it!!!!
The lantern is so cute. I think the smaller funky bow will work with my style & decor. I'm going to try some this year! And I have two white lanterns that size just sitting in the closet--time to get them out!
What a great DIY! You definitely have the knack for it bow, wreaths, floral, just plain putting things together! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas! XO
Hey Arlynn........love this adorable lantern with the funky bow swag, the ribbon you chose is beautiful.......thanks so much for doing Merry Craftmas, take care girl XO
Beautiful as always Arlynn. Love it !! I just love snowmen and they are too cute. I was excited when I saw you had another video and wasn't anticipating that due to the home tour on Friday. Take care!
Hi Brandi...Awww, thank you so much...and I know it...I wasn't planning to do anything else till Friday...hahaha...I'm working on my tour footage now though and it is going to take me a couple of days to compile that video (it is going to be a rather long one...haha). :)
Hahaha...You should have heard my brain whirling through the night last night...if only I'd seen Auntie CooCoo's challenge earlier...as it was, I was a day late in posting (I'm never late for anything...honest to goodness). So zoomzoomzoom, I figured out what to do finally...haha...I'm a hot mess down here in Virginia. ;)
where do you get the grid mat that you cut your ribbons on???? When you order it or buy it , what is it called???? Another completed project well done....
Hey there Ginger...I honest to goodness do not remember sweet lady...I *believe* it was at Home Depot...but, I've had them for years......I'm so sorry. :/
didn't think of looking there. thanks! and don't ever be sorry....we all have so much stuff, it is impossible to remember where it all came from. ha ha
That is so true gf...I found those two little lanterns stuck in a bin kind of haphazardly this year...so I'm thinking I must have found them at the end of a Christmas Season (not necessarily last year's Season..haha) on a deep sale and threw them in a bin to be packed away at the last minute...go me! ;)
The little lantern looks adorable...I haven't given up on making a decent bow...I'll 'get it 'one day LOL! I think it's lovely to find ornaments from the past and use them again,they must bring back lots of memories.
Hi Gillian...You *will* get it one day, just keep trying gf. :) Thank you so much for your sweet words!!
Thank you Arlynn, you just taught me another variation for the funky bow for the small lanterns I have on my mantle. I LOVE the funky bows, and now know how to make them with just 2 ribbon patterns, instead of 3 or 4 patterns. You ROCK gf! TFS. Love and happy wishes to you.
Hey there Wendy...You are so welcome, it is my complete pleasure to help...AND you can help me now...how do you make them if you have 4 different patterns? I so appreciate all of your always lovely words!!! Much love to you too!!
Arlynn's Country Craft Corner - a 4 pattern is made the same way you make it with 3 patterns, only I was using 2 strips of each pattern instead of 3. However, depending on the thickness of the ribbon, you may want to consider 3 of each anyway. I made one last night for my coffee table lantern and used a red cardinal on white back ground, a white poinsettia on a red background, one with red and silver glitter snowflakes on a white background all 2.5 inch, and a white snowflake on a sheer silvery background which was a 1.5 inch. All were thin, though wired, we're very pliable and it could have used more. It turned out beautiful, but I think 3 strips of each would have made it fuller because I didn't embellish it in the middle like you do. I just added a couple poinsettias on each side and some beaded picks draping down. Pretty, but DEFINITELY NOT an Arlynn. Your teaching me SO much!
OHHHH Wendy, that sounds like a GORGEOUS bow gf!!! I am going to have to try one with 4 different patterns...And yes, I totally get what you're saying...sometime textures makes all of the difference...like my blue bow topper for that little white tree...that ribbon was so soft I used a ton of it in that bow...the more! Thanks so much for letting me know!!!
Arlynn's Country Craft Corner - Arlynn, you are SO welcome. I'm in awe you asked to begin with and but more honored that you liked the description. I hope that if you try it that you post it on your channel, because I know, if anyone can, YOU can take it over the top, and in turn teach ME how to do it right. Lol. Love and hugs.
BTW I DO remember your struggle with the bow for the dining room Christmas tree. You pulled it off though. Because you are just THAT talented!
Precious, and I agree about going through things to make other things. I gather a lot of things from antique shows and flea markets at hardly any cost and you would be shocked at how beautiful they look in lanterns, on bows, etc. Love your work and you. You are the best !
Hi Bonnie! Thank you so very much gf!! I bet you do some gorgeous work!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE CHALLENGE. AS ALWAYS you were so much fun and giving so much of your talent. You are so blessed and you are always laid back and comfortable which makes it so much more relaxing for us. Can't wait for Friday for your home tour. I will try to get up early so I can see yours. Sweet dreams sweetie. Love you.
Hi Sandy!! Awww, thank you so much girl...I'm so glad that you think that I'm laid back...well I am a pretty calm (Chris would laugh if he heard me say this) lady when crafting...But, I really am...it does calm me down to do what I love to do. :) I'm so looking forward to Friday as well...so excited!
Hi Arlynn- Thanks for the DIY. The Lantern & Funky Bow is really pretty. I'm always learning new crafting ideas from you. Have a great day. 😊🎄❤️
Hey there Patricia...Aww, you are very welcome and I'm so glad to hear that you are learning new things from me...that is wonderful!! I hope that you have a great day as well!
Patricia Bussard
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Soooo cute! Ilove❤️❤️snowmen! That ribbon is adorable. You will be happy to know that I made 5 regular bows....7/9 loops....and 6 funky bows today. I was proud of myself. Lol...it has only taken me dozens of times watching your wonderful tutorials to accomplish this feat! Even my husband said how nice they were. Wow! So...Arlynn...thanks! Going to watch some more of your videos for inspiration and ...to just make me happy. Love you! Cindi
Funky bow turned out absolutely beautiful.
Aww, thank you so much Esther!!
Such a cute little lantern with that funky bow !!!!!
PLEASE do more.....i love your decorating, your instructions on your bows, and all the gorgeous finished products!
I love the little lanterns and that ribbon is so pretty. Just too cute.
Hi Terry, thank you so, so much!!
Very cute Arlynn. I liked seeing the smaller version of your beautiful lanterns. Turned out wonderful as usual. Hugs to the pups
Shatzy, thank you so much!!
Wow !!!!.It's so beautiful !!!.
Hi Brenda! Thanks a bunch!!
Another awesome lantern bow!!! I have a small lantern and will give this a try. I need to get some pipe cleaners. Have a great evening. Tfs. Hugs, Debbie
Arlynn's Country Craft Corner I sure will!
This one is my favorite. I love snowmen. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Aww, thanks Karen!!
Arlynn, these lanterns are too cute. I am in love with those funky bows. I just can not get enough of them. Thanks for sharing.
Aww, thank you so very much Ansbach!!! I love doing them!! It is my complete pleasure to share. :)
Arlynn, you never disappoint with your funky bow lanterns,it turned out so pretty.💞😊
Hey Arlynn!!! That is adorable!! Those ribbons are beautiful! Have a wonderful evening!
Hey there Donna! Aww, thank you so much girl! And you have a wonderful evening as well. :)
Hi Arlynn,..love it..your so creative..love the cute center with the adorable mittens..hugs
Hi Arlynn!!! So good to see you again :) You look so content when you create and just plain happy! Thank you for sharing with us! I think I like the mini bow lanterns better than the big lol. I never told you how sad I was to hear about Sofie, but bless your heart for being such a great fur baby mama and loving so much. Love and hugs from Alabama ~ Angela :)
btw......this is me and my daughter after she won her college beauty pageant.....she obviously gets her looks from her daddy ;)
Beautiful Arlynn,love the little lantern funky bow swag.Love the snowman ribbon,so cute.Great job Arlynn.See you Friday.
Hi Barbara...Thank you so very much girl!!!
So adorable, Arlynn! Recovering from chemo and you definitely help me, I’ve learned to make wreaths and funky bows by watching your wonderful videos! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Hi Peggy...Awww, bless your heart gf, I'm so glad that I've help to pass the hours with you. And I'm so glad that you've learned a little something from me...I so appreciate your sweet words...and you take good care of yourself!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours too!!
Oh my goodness! How did I miss this collaboration video? Arlynn, this lantern swag is so cute!! The smaller funky bow turned out so pretty. Seeing you make a funky bow on a smaller scale is definitely appreciated by me. A little less intimidating. Lol!
Hey there Nancy!! Awww, I'm so glad that you liked seeing the funky bow in a smaller size. :) :)
The little lantern is adorable!! I love it... Thanks for all the inspiration too. Merry Christmas .. Always Janet
Hi Janet...Aww, thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you and yours too!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!! ⛄️
Thank you so very much LoomLilly!!
Hi sweetie, your lantern swag turned out beautiful, love the little snowman hanging of the berry branch just adorable....
Hi Maritza! Thank you so very much gf!!
Love that one!
Thank you so much Audrea!!
Beautiful job
You encouraged me to make a wreath. I made two, but it took me a bit to get them done. I guess it takes practice. ;-) I learn better by watching, thanks for the step by step instruction!! I made Christmas ones so now will try another wreath for this spring.
Hi Arlynn! You had me at snowman, but seriously, this is so sweet! Love everything about it!
Aww, thanks Cathy!!
Really cute!
Yay so happy to see you again today! Love the lantern it was so cute!
Hey there Kathy...Thanks so much sweet lady!!
Hi Arlynn that is just so pretty love it . Keep safe and take care xx 🇬🇧🇺🇸xx🤶🎀🎄🎁🕯💕💫
Two of my favorites. I love your lanterns.
Hi arlynn!!! You never disappoint with your bows!! LOVE the 2 ribbon version the best!!! TFS!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS! xo lala
Hi LIlleybugglane, aww, thank you so very much girl...I'm in love with the 2 ribbon version of the funky bow too!
Thank your Arlynn I needed this tutorial. Because I need to make some smaller funky bows for a smaller lantern I have. Your lantern is soo gorgeous, love it!!!!
Hey Angie!! Aww, thanks a bunch girl...I'm so glad I did something that you could utilize right away. :)
The lantern is so cute. I think the smaller funky bow will work with my style & decor. I'm going to try some this year! And I have two white lanterns that size just sitting in the closet--time to get them out!
Hi Lydia...Awww, thank you so very much girl!! Good luck with those two lanterns, I bet they turn out great!!
What a great DIY! You definitely have the knack for it bow, wreaths, floral, just plain putting things together! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas! XO
Oh my stars I love them I been showing my husband all your stuff! Thank you for sharing theses!
Aww, thank you Judy!!! It is my pleasure to share, truly. :)
Hey Arlynn........love this adorable lantern with the funky bow swag, the ribbon you chose is beautiful.......thanks so much for doing Merry Craftmas, take care girl XO
awww so pretty
Hi marie...Thanks a bunch girl!!
Arlynn, ♥️♥️♥️That funky bow and lantern. Thank you so much❣️❣️❣️
He Jeanne, thank you bunches!!
Your lantern is stunning! Thanks so much for sharing how you brought all the pieces together to make it.
Hi Alice...awww thanks and it is truly my pleasure to share!! :)
You have a great sense of design, love those lanterns. So cute, I have a ton of Christmas fabric ribbon and I am going to try this. Thanks for sharing
Thank you very, very much myrna!
Beautiful as always Arlynn. Love it !! I just love snowmen and they are too cute. I was excited when I saw you had another video and wasn't anticipating that due to the home tour on Friday. Take care!
Hi Brandi...Awww, thank you so much...and I know it...I wasn't planning to do anything else till Friday...hahaha...I'm working on my tour footage now though and it is going to take me a couple of days to compile that video (it is going to be a rather long one...haha). :)
I love...love it! Enjoy your videos so much!
Awww, thank you so very much Pamela!!!
Just stunning Arlynn x x Jay
Hi Jay, thank you so, so much!!!
Girl, you’re on fire! Can’t wait for the big home tour- so much festivity happening down there in Virginia, lol!
Hahaha...You should have heard my brain whirling through the night last night...if only I'd seen Auntie CooCoo's challenge earlier...as it was, I was a day late in posting (I'm never late for anything...honest to goodness). So zoomzoomzoom, I figured out what to do finally...haha...I'm a hot mess down here in Virginia. ;)
Lol I can only imagine!
Very cute.
Thanks eunia!
Just adorable!
Very pretty! 🎄 Great Job! ☃️
Thanks so very much Kim!!
Hello Arlynn!! I love love love it!!! As well as everything else so far!!!!
Hi Ashley...Thank you so, so much girl!!!
What a gorgeous bow . I'm going to try and make one . God bless Rose-Marie in Canada
So cute! ❤️❤️
So pretty ,you are just so talented xxx
Aww, thank you so much Jo!! xox
Love it!
Thanks Stephani!
It's so adorable! I love it!
Another beautiful project 💕🤗
Thanks so much Gina!!
Another beautiful job ! ❤
Thank you so very much Teddy!!
So pretty!
Gorgeous thank you for Sharing
Aww, thank you so much Raelene!!
Adorable :)
Thanks so much Mary!
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where do you get the grid mat that you cut your ribbons on???? When you order it or buy it , what is it called???? Another completed project well done....
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Do you remember where you got those adorable little lanterns?
Hey there Ginger...I honest to goodness do not remember sweet lady...I *believe* it was at Home Depot...but, I've had them for years......I'm so sorry. :/
didn't think of looking there. thanks! and don't ever be sorry....we all have so much stuff, it is impossible to remember where it all came from. ha ha
That is so true gf...I found those two little lanterns stuck in a bin kind of haphazardly this year...so I'm thinking I must have found them at the end of a Christmas Season (not necessarily last year's Season..haha) on a deep sale and threw them in a bin to be packed away at the last minute...go me! ;)