Pinch Proof Bow and Pin for St. Patrick's Day

 St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to avoid that famous pinch, a pop of green is a must. And what better way to avoid that than by making your own festive “pinch proof” bow and pin?! Today, we'll show you step by step how to craft these adorable accessories from felt and ribbon. Ready to get started? Let’s go green!

Everything You'll Need:

1. Pinch Proof Bow

You can make any type of green bow but we decided to do a super simple and quick style that also looks super cute with a clover center! Here's how we made it.

Step 1: Cut two 12" pieces of 2.25" ribbon.

Step 2: Fold the edges into the center and use hot glue to secure them there.

Step 3: Now, place one on top of the other making an X shape.

Step 4: Pick them up together, scrunch the middle, and secure with a zip tie.

Step 5: Now you can add your lucky center!

2. Pinch Proof Pin

Our pinch proof pin can be made in all sorts of colors, shapes, and have so many fun decorations to it! As long as you add your green clover, you're good to go! Here's how we made ours.

Step 1: Grab your clover die cuts or cut out your own clover and stack it on top of another fun shape. We did a scalloped circle!

Step 2: Grab a 12 inch piece of your chice of ribbon, we used gold satin, and then fold it in half. Line the ends together and cut slanted edges. Make sure to heat seal!

Step 3: Then we cut the piece of ribbon in half, you can also just fold it. 

Step 4: Now, take the non slanted edges and secure them together with hot glue.

Repeat as many times as you'd like! We added one more piece of 3/8" Emerald grosgrain.

Step 5: Now, add your clover on top and secure with hot glue.

Add your pin or clip tp the back and then you're ready!

With just a bit of felt, ribbon, and creativity, you can stay pinch-proof and stylish all St. Patrick’s Day. This simple DIY offers a fun way to celebrate the holiday—plus, you can reuse your bows and pins year after year. So, grab your supplies, get crafting, and don't get pinched!!!

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