Try a creative way to showcase your bows! This DIY bow holder offers a simple, stylish solution for organizing a colorful collection. Plus it’s easy to personalize.
Skills Required: Advanced Beginner. You will need to know how to use Mod Podge, hot glue, and die cut vinyl to complete this craft.
The tale of every household with a child who loves hair accessories is the same. There is an endless search for that one specific hair bow among a tangled mess that seems to grow by the day.
But today we’re going to solve that problem. I love solving problems – don’t you?
Today I’ve ventured down the crafty rabbit hole (armed with a healthy dose of Mod Podge) to bring you a solution so simple, yet so effective, that you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.
I’m excited to share the DIY hair bow holder – a craft so fun and easy, it might just be the next big hit in your home. Not only does it promise to end the era of the “Missing Bow Mystery,” but it also doubles as a pretty piece of (personalized) decor.
With a few supplies like a round wood plaque, scrapbook paper, and the ever-reliable Mod Podge, you’ll be on your way to creating an organizer that’s both functional and stylish home decor.
Imagine a morning routine free from the frantic search for hair accessories, a smooth operation where every bow, clip, and elastic has its place. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, that’s exactly what we’re aiming for with this DIY hair bow organizer.
So, whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or a newcomer to the world of crafts, this project is an easy way to dip your toes into creative waters. Older kids and preteens can probably make it themselves, and make the paper and art more age appropriate.
Not only will you end up with a nifty organizer for all those hair clips and pins, but you’ll also have the satisfaction of knowing you made it yourself. Let’s get crafting and turn that chaotic jumble of bows into a masterpiece of organization!
Gather These Supplies
- Round wood plaque
- Scrapbook paper
- Mod Podge Gloss
- Electronic die-cutting machine
- Vinyl
- Transfer tape
- Macrame cotton cord
- Thin cotton cord
- Popsicle sticks – 2
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Wood beads
- Paintbrush
- Squeegee tool
- Floral design (SVG and PNG available for personal use)
Tips and Thoughts for This Project
You can use any Mod Podge formula for this project. It really depends on the finish you like – try Satin, Matte, or even Sparkle for a little glitter.
if you don’t have a die cutter, no worries. You can use adhesive letters, or even wood letters.
Get the printable how to card for this easy craft idea below:
DIY Bow Holder
Equipment
- Electronic die-cutting machine
- Squeegee
Materials
- Round wood plaque
- Scrapbook paper
- Mod Podge Gloss
- Vinyl
- Clear transfer tape for vinyl
- Macrame cotton cord
- Thin cotton cord
- 2 Popsicle sticks
- Wood beads
- Floral design
Instructions
- Trace the circle (or whatever shape of plaque you have) onto the back of your scrapbook paper of choice and cut to size with the scissors.
- Apply a thin but even amount of Mod Podge onto the surface of your plaque and adhere your scrapbook paper. Use a squeegee tool to push excess Mod Podge to the sides of the plaque and ensure an even, smooth surface. Let it dry for 15 – 20 minutes.
- Size the floral design and your chosen name depending on how big your plaque is on your cutting software, and cut. Weed (remove) the excess vinyl and the insides of the letters and floral design.
- Use transfer tape to apply your vinyl design onto the plaque, making sure it’s adhered before carefully peeling the transfer tape off. Cut any excess vinyl that goes over the edge of your plaque.
- Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge over the vinyl-ed plaque to protect the paper and vinyl from getting stained, scraped, or damaged. Let dry.
- Cut 24” long strands of macrame cord (or shorter if you want a shorter holder). I cut 13 lengths. Fold them in half and use hot glue to adhere all of them onto a piece of a wide popsicle stick. You may want to cut the ends of the popsicle stick if there is any excess, or if it hangs over the edges of your plaque.
- Use hot glue to attach the bottom hanger onto the back of the plaque, making sure it’s centered and straight when you look at it from the front side of the plaque.
- Cut a length of thin cotton cord and tie a knot on each end. You can also choose to add beads for a more boho-modern look, but you can skip this if desired. Use hot glue and attach each end onto one side of a popsicle stick.
- Use hot glue to attach the hanger onto the back of the plaque, making sure it’s centered and straight like step 7. Let the hot glue cool completely before hanging.
Notes
What do you think of this DIY hair bow organizer? Let me know in the comments! I’d love for you to check out these other posts as well:
Cardboard Letters • Decorative Push Pins • DIY Clip Frames • DIY Closet Dividers • DIY Photo Mat • Embroidery Hoop Wall Art • Magnetic Chalkboard • Mason Jar Night Light • Mini Plastic Animal Art • Wood Welcome Sign
Bernice
Friday 22nd of March 2024
Hi Amy, I think this sign for hanging bows is adorable. I ❤️ it. I have a 10 year old granddaughter who could really use a Bow Hanger sign like this. I don't own a Die Cutter but I do have Cricut Explore 2. I just need to learn how to use it. Lol. Or, I will use stick on letters. Thank you for sharing this project. I will get on this project as soon as I get over suffering with this terrible cold.
Bernice
Saturday 6th of April 2024
@Amy, Thank you so much. I had to get antibiotics for a really bad sinus infection. I have finished those but still have a bronchial cough. I am going into week 4 with this cold. I have to go see the doctor again on Monday. I will be glad when this is gone and I feel better. I will send you a picture of my Bow and Barette holder after I get it made. ❤️🙂
Amy
Saturday 23rd of March 2024
OMG thank you for the sweet comment! Good luck on your cold - I hope you feel better soon!
Lois
Saturday 4th of January 2014
Use a little longer ribbon, and sew a few loops in it and you have a bow and headband holder.
Cassie
Thursday 3rd of October 2013
What an adorable idea! You could put any kind of clip on this, you could even use it as a peg holder! Very creative
Allyson @ All Our Days
Friday 3rd of May 2013
With soon to be 4 little girls, I definitely need to make some of these! Thanks for the great tutorial.