If you love diamond painting and want to add a touch of sparkle to your holiday décor, this project is perfect for you! In this guide, you’ll learn how to make a diamond painting bow using one of your finished Diamond Dotz diamond painting kit canvases. This fun and festive craft transforms a basic holiday wreath into a unique masterpiece with a large, eye-catching bow. We’ll show you how to take your wreath to the next level with the addition of some sparkling Freestyle Christmas ornaments made with leftover drills.
Whether you’re an experienced crafter or trying your first DIY project, this diamond painting bow tutorial will walk you through everything you need to make festive wreath accents with diamond painting – a huge, showstopping bow and some beautiful ornaments.
WHY A DIAMOND PAINTING BOW MAKES THE PERFECT HOLIDAY ACCENT
A large sparkling bow made with a finished Diamond Dotz diamond painting canvas is a wonderful DIY holiday craft because it puts one of your sparkling dotted creations on display. Let’s face it, if you’re a diamond painting enthusiast, it’s likely that you have a stack of finished canvases in your stash –there is only so much wall space after all. Making a diamond painting bow is a creative finishing idea that delivers stunning results. Quick. Easy. Magnificent!
MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED TO CREATE A DIAMOND PAINTING BOW
The most critical supplies for the bow are your finished diamond painting canvas and a length of 2-1/2” wide velvet ribbon. The ribbon will become the bottom or base of the bow, and the diamond painting strips will be glued to the ribbon and become the sparkling top of the bow.
Other key supplies to make the bow are: a rotary cutter and cutting mat, a glue gun, a pair of scissors and some floral wire.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: HOW TO MAKE DIAMOND PAINTING BOW
Creating a diamond painting bow is easier than it looks, and it’s a fantastic way to add handmade sparkle to your holiday wreath. Follow these simple steps to craft your own shimmering centerpiece:
Step 1: Choose and Prepare Your Diamond Painting Piece
Select a finished diamond painting canvas—preferably one with festive colors. (We used Santa’s Secret diamond painting kit, but any holiday-themed diamond painting will do.) Working on a cutting mat, use the rotary cutter to cut your diamond painting canvas into several long 2-1/2” wide strips (4-8 strips should work). You will also need one shorter strip to create the center of the bow. Cut velvet ribbon strips to match each dotted canvas strip.
Step 2: Reinforce the Strips
Working sections at a time, apply hot glue to the wrong side of each canvas strip (the non-dotted side). Almost simultaneously as you apply hot glue, adhere each velvet ribbon to each strip, wrong sides facing. This gives your bow structure and helps it hold its shape once formed. Trim ends of each canvas/velvet ribbon to neaten them.
Step 3: Create the Loops
Next, you’ll form ribbon loops. First take 1 strip of canvas/velvet ribbon and form it into a single loop, crossing its ends and pinching the ribbon at the center back. The pinching action creates a pair of loops. Repeat with the second strip. Layer second pair of loops on top of first pair, pinching them together in the center. Repeat for any remaining long strips, except for 2 strips for ribbon tails.
Step 4: Assemble the Bow Layers
Arrange your loops in layers, crossing them diagonally to create a rounded shape. Glue or staple each layer together at the center. For added interest, you can alternate between diamond painting strips and coordinating ribbon for a mixed-texture effect.
Step 5: Add a Center Wrap
Secure center of bow with floral wire wrapped tightly around its center. Wrap the small piece of canvas/velvet around the center of the bow to cover the floral wire. Secure it tightly and glue it in place for a nice neat finish.
Step 6: Attach to the Wreath
Once your bow is complete, use floral wire or hot glue to attach it to your wreath. Position it at the bottom center or off to one side for a balanced, professional look.
CREATIVE ADD-ONS FOR YOUR WREATH: FREESTYLE ORNAMENTS
Step 7: Add Finishing Touches
Enhance your wreath with extras like sparkling ornaments made with Freestyle diamond painting products and extra diamond drills following this ornament-making tutorial. Add other greenery or berries to your wreath for more texture and interest, or complement the large diamond painting bow with smaller mini bows made out of ribbon. The ideas are endless!
A diamond painting bow is a simple yet eye-catching way to give your holiday wreath a one-of-a-kind sparkle. With just a few materials and some creativity, you can repurpose your diamond art into beautiful décor that shines all season long.
Want more sparkling holiday craft ideas? Explore our collection of holiday-themed diamond painting kits and start you next diamond art project. Check out our creative finishing ideas and framing solutions to discover more ways you can repurpose finished diamond painting canvases and turn them into something fabulous.