You may have seen my last three posts, where I introduced you to my Halloween Bat Bow, my Butterfly Bow and my Crown Bow templates. Well, now I have this Mermaid Bow, with its fabulous fish tails and seashell detailing.
If this bow was made from fabric, it could be clipped onto your hair or worn as a statement brooch as part of a seaside / beach-themed costume! Alternatively, if it was made from cardstock, it could be added to a gift bag, a greeting card or used for home decor!
This multi-purpose bow is super easy to make, and the templates come in SVG and PDF format, making them accessible for a variety of crafting needs.
To make one, you will need:
* Mermaid Bow Template (SVG and PDF included)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF template and instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Double-sided, solid core cardstock (220gsm / 80lb recommended) or faux leather / felt / fine glitter fabric
* Hot glue / E6000 glue
* Optional : Alligator clip
If you are not using a cutting machine you will also need:
* Craft knife / scissors
All of my templates come with step-by-step instructions, but you can also follow the tips below:
TIP 1 : If you want a 7.8cm / 3″ bow, size your template to 12cm / 4.7″ wide. For a larger, 10.5cm / 4.1″ bow, size your template to 16cm / 6.25″ wide.
TIP 2 : When curling the ends of the bow piece to the centre, try not to crease them or fold them. This is especially important if you are making a paper bow.
TIP 3 : Glue the bow to the centre of the fish tails, then glue the seashell piece to the centre of the bow.
TIP 4 : Glue one end of the centre strip to the back of the bow, wrap it around the front and secure the other end at the back with glue.
If your bow is made from paper, why not try embossing the tails with a fish scale embossing folder? I did mine half facing one way and half facing the other way. Then you can glue it directly onto your gift packaging. Alternatively, glue it to a small, wooden peg so that it can be reused. If your bow is made from fabric, then you can glue it to an alligator clip or other hair accessory, like a headband 🎀
I can’t wait to see how you use your little mermaid bows!
Happy crafting
Suzanne
Esselle Crafts 
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