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How to Draw a Ribbon Bow
Draw a ribbon bow in 10 easy steps, about 8 minutes. Free, with a printable worksheet.
Each picture adds one red line. Draw that line, then scroll to the next picture. Rub out any dashed helper lines at the end. First up: the knot.
Step 1: The knot
In the middle of your paper, a little high, draw a rounded box, a bit wider than it is tall.
Step 2: Two big eyes
Near the top of the knot draw 2 big egg eyes. Colour a black dot in each, leaving a shine.
Step 3: Smile and cheeks
Under the eyes draw a small U smile. Add a tiny oval cheek beside each end of it.
Step 4: The left loop
From the top left of the knot draw a big round loop out left, back to the bottom left.
Tip Big loops make a happy bow.
Step 5: The right loop
From the top right of the knot draw the same big loop out right, back to the bottom right.
Step 6: Two wavy tails
From under the knot draw 2 short wavy ribbon tails hanging down and apart, each with a V notch.
Step 7: Ribbon creases
Inside each loop draw 2 soft curved lines from the knot out toward the loop's edge.
Step 8: Four sparkles
Draw 4 little sparkle stars around the bow, 2 up high and 2 lower down.
Step 9: Yellow and pink
Colour the 4 sparkles yellow and the 2 cheeks pink.
Step 10: Red ribbon
Colour the loops, knot and tails red, around the cheeks. Leave the eyes white. Your bow is ready!
Your finished drawing
Follow the steps above and this is where you end up: a ribbon bow, drawn by you.
Every step in one picture
