If you have difficulty making this braid go to my "love braid tutorial" its a different technique and is easier for some! th-cam.com/video/I0fyNxZ7ypo/w-d-xo.html
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Momslittlethings hello! I just took a quick look at your channel, video thumbnails look gorgeous! I subscribed to you. I’ll watch some vids later. Thank you!!
I am spatially challenged. (Remember those standardized vocational tests in high school - “if this gear is going clockwise, which direction will the gear in the middle of this cluster of 10 gears turn?”). LOL. I tried and tried to do this. And then I turned my device PORTRAIT (but didn’t turn on the auto rotate). Mind. Blown. FINALLY MADE PERFECT SENSE. I looked at the exact finger gripping positioning as if I was watching a crochet instruction video. Woo hoo! Finally got it!
I'm so glad you were able to do it! that's a great idea turning devise to portrait. the gears thing is making my head hurt lol. I understand completely about the challenges. that's a tuff braid to learn and to teach! thanks for watching!! 🥰
The first 3 folds works fine... after that you go faster and my braid starts to o twist. I can't find this one or the other one you've done for this braid. Really it can't be this difficult. I make 15 to 20 other braids and this is ridiculous. 😕☹️
@@HCooperCraftyBug Thank you so much! I'm making homecoming mums for my grandkids. I was just looking for another alternative the poly ribbon is as bit pricey and hard to find. I'm shopping Amazon now and I have three choices, poly satin, grosgrain and satin. Which one do you think will get me as close to your beautiful braid?
mum supply stores. lustre ribbon is a cheaper alternative and is almost identical in texture. even the big mum makers use it. I have several videos showing where I buy/showing supplies I purchased. All American Balloon co is currently my favorite th-cam.com/video/WaS5AVdXMBQ/w-d-xo.html
here's my playlist with all love braid/box braid videos. try the red and black one its a little different braiding technique and easier and I would use the same ribbons over and over while practicing so you don't waste ribbons. its also better to practice braids in the off season instead of trying to learn during the season when your on timelines th-cam.com/play/PLZJmUQBgUCJfwWDvuteqcpDaOLekB0sqx.html&si=cmIb5efGdp2VJHwI
th-cam.com/play/PLZJmUQBgUCJfwWDvuteqcpDaOLekB0sqx.html Simply gather ribbons together and staple them. Link to playlist with all my love chain/box braid tutorials.
I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. No matter what length of ribbon I use I end up with a braid that’s way too short. This last time I used 12 feet of poly ribbon and my braid ended up being maybe a foot long! HELP
Where do you find your ribbon? Our school colors are royal blue, white, and gold (or dark yellow). I am afraid to buy acetone type ribbon because blue turns a purple color over time. I am pretty new to mum making and my daughter is in the 6th grade and wants to be a cheerleader, so I need to get experience for the upcoming years. I need all the help I can get. ;) Thank you!
Jennifer Scruggs well homecoming ribbon is pretty pricey so I buy that online. L & M wholesale is easy to work with and will answer any questions. Buying blue is tricky I know orange can be too. Every time I order from a new place I get a different orange. So I guess I should stick with one place! They also have a big variety of trinkets. You buy in packs of 12 or 24 but it’s so much cheaper per trinket. I buy a lot of other types of ribbons from Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, all the dollar stores anywhere that sells ribbons really. I like to shop the clearance seasonal dept for ribbons and unique things to put on mums. Christmas time is the best time. Plus Hobby Lobby and Michael’s are always running good sales on those products. Also another tip if you get H.L. And Michael’s coupons go regularly and buy a pack of trinkets with it. I do that as well. I also buy cow bells at hobby lobby it’s cheaper. Hope that helps
@@HCooperCraftyBug , thank you so much for your quick response and info. :) Which type of ribbon works well for braids, but does not fade as bad? I really appreciate your videos. I am a new subscriber and I am so glad I found you through Pinterest. I just ordered some of the mesh tubing. :D Also, is there any other special supplies I need besides stapler, masking tape, and hot glue gun?
Jennifer Scruggs yeah! Have fun with that tubing... I love that stuff. You’ll want acetate/ poly satin ribbons for most of the braids. I haven’t had any fading issues yet. It’s best to order. Hobby Lobby & Michael’s will sell but small amounts and very pricey. Only thing about ordering is high shipping. I order as much at a time as I can afford lol. Get a good stapler. I have a Bostitch P3 got off amazon for $25ish.
I don't know what you mean which way they should be facing?? I explain very well, in great detail how to make this braid. I really hate when people are rude and show zero appreciation for my hard work!
If you have difficulty making this braid go to my "love braid tutorial" its a different technique and is easier for some!
th-cam.com/video/I0fyNxZ7ypo/w-d-xo.html
👍🏻 I ACCEPT TIPS!! you can tip me with a "SUPER THANKS" (heart with $ inside it), "SUPER CHATS" OR "SUPER STICKERS" during live streams or...
If you’d like to buy a coffee for Crafty Bug/ H Cooper please use the link to donate to my channel: ko-fi.com/craftybughcooper
I saw on one of your videos that your box braid had a curve like a S, how did you make it stay like that!
I have a tutorial for it!
th-cam.com/video/WoekGzuMTmE/w-d-xo.html
Just found your channel. I make ribbon leis, and just realized that using different materials can be gorgeous, too. Thank you for showing.
Momslittlethings hello! I just took a quick look at your channel, video thumbnails look gorgeous! I subscribed to you. I’ll watch some vids later. Thank you!!
@@HCooperCraftyBug aww.... thank you very much. I love your thumbnails, too. I'll talk to you again in another video 😉. Have a blessed day 😘
I am spatially challenged. (Remember those standardized vocational tests in high school - “if this gear is going clockwise, which direction will the gear in the middle of this cluster of 10 gears turn?”). LOL. I tried and tried to do this.
And then I turned my device PORTRAIT (but didn’t turn on the auto rotate). Mind. Blown. FINALLY MADE PERFECT SENSE. I looked at the exact finger gripping positioning as if I was watching a crochet instruction video. Woo hoo! Finally got it!
I'm so glad you were able to do it! that's a great idea turning devise to portrait. the gears thing is making my head hurt lol. I understand completely about the challenges. that's a tuff braid to learn and to teach! thanks for watching!! 🥰
I'm desperately following your instructions but, I can't get past the first 3 folds. I'm using #3 ribbon. is that why it looks funky? lol
Jacqueline Ramirez I’m sorry !! I didn’t get a notification on this message!
Probably, it usually takes a few folds before it takes shape.
@@HCooperCraftyBug Can you tell me what size ribbon you used? I used #3. I think i should use #5
Jacqueline Ramirez yes I used #5 ribbons (7/8”)
Jacqueline Ramirez but you should be able to make it with the smaller ribbon. It would just be skinnier
@@HCooperCraftyBug I'm probably just folding wrong. I'm gonna keep practicing. TFS!
Beautiful!
🥰💖🤗 ty
Thank you for sharing
You’re very welcome
Where do you get your acetate ribbon? Didn’t see any at Hobby Lobby or Walmart. Their ribbons are soft satin
When they get it it’s in small quantities. In my recent videos/lives I put links in descriptions for homecoming supplies
@@HCooperCraftyBug thanks!
You’re welcome ☺️
Can you connect two double box braids together? I have two short ones that I’d like to connect.
Yes I’ve done that. Glued two ends together. Line them up so they match
The first 3 folds works fine... after that you go faster and my braid starts to o twist. I can't find this one or the other one you've done for this braid. Really it can't be this difficult. I make 15 to 20 other braids and this is ridiculous. 😕☹️
hmm idk. it's the same pattern over and over. I actually use the love braid method now myself I like it better
th-cam.com/video/I0fyNxZ7ypo/w-d-xo.html
What width ribbon did you use?
please look in the description. I always put this information in the video itself or the description and sometimes both
NIce video! Can I use satin or grosgrain ribbon for this braid?
Thank you Frances. Yes I have used those in the past but they are not stiff ribbons so it will not look exactly like this.
@@HCooperCraftyBug Thank you so much! I'm making homecoming mums for my grandkids. I was just looking for another alternative the poly ribbon is as bit pricey and hard to find. I'm shopping Amazon now and I have three choices, poly satin, grosgrain and satin. Which one do you think will get me as close to your beautiful braid?
Poly satin it’s a stiff ribbon like acetate but glossier. You have to be careful though sometimes the colors don’t match up
@@HCooperCraftyBug Ok Thank you so much! I just subscribed to your channel!!! God Bless
You’re very welcome! I appreciate your support!!💖God bless
Where do you get the acitate ribbons? I can’t find it anywhere? Thank you.
mum supply stores. lustre ribbon is a cheaper alternative and is almost identical in texture. even the big mum makers use it. I have several videos showing where I buy/showing supplies I purchased. All American Balloon co is currently my favorite
th-cam.com/video/WaS5AVdXMBQ/w-d-xo.html
Thank you.
@@glendamosley3946 you're welcome
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This one is soooooooooo hard! 😭 im so frustrated! Iv been trying and trying.
here's my playlist with all love braid/box braid videos. try the red and black one its a little different braiding technique and easier
and I would use the same ribbons over and over while practicing so you don't waste ribbons. its also better to practice braids in the off season instead of trying to learn during the season when your on timelines
th-cam.com/play/PLZJmUQBgUCJfwWDvuteqcpDaOLekB0sqx.html&si=cmIb5efGdp2VJHwI
@HCooperCraftyBug Thaaaaaank you! I finally did it! Its got a couple small errors, but my little wouldn't mind!!!! 😁
thats amazing! Congratulations!!
errors are where you put bling, bows, trinkets... no one will ever know!@@heathermrozinski6611
How do you end it?
th-cam.com/play/PLZJmUQBgUCJfwWDvuteqcpDaOLekB0sqx.html
Simply gather ribbons together and staple them. Link to playlist with all my love chain/box braid tutorials.
I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. No matter what length of ribbon I use I end up with a braid that’s way too short. This last time I used 12 feet of poly ribbon and my braid ended up being maybe a foot long! HELP
That’s crazy! I do triple the length of braid I need and they turn out right length.
can you use any size ribbon to make this braid or does it have to be a certain size? LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos btw!
Yes. I have made it with 9/16, 7/8, and 1.3”.
Thank you 😊🥰😍
@@HCooperCraftyBug would 2.5" ribbon be too big of a ribbon to make this braid
Probably. 1.3” makes a pretty wide braid I can’t imagine how huge that would make!
Where do you find your ribbon? Our school colors are royal blue, white, and gold (or dark yellow). I am afraid to buy acetone type ribbon because blue turns a purple color over time. I am pretty new to mum making and my daughter is in the 6th grade and wants to be a cheerleader, so I need to get experience for the upcoming years. I need all the help I can get. ;) Thank you!
Jennifer Scruggs well homecoming ribbon is pretty pricey so I buy that online. L & M wholesale is easy to work with and will answer any questions. Buying blue is tricky I know orange can be too. Every time I order from a new place I get a different orange. So I guess I should stick with one place! They also have a big variety of trinkets. You buy in packs of 12 or 24 but it’s so much cheaper per trinket. I buy a lot of other types of ribbons from Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, all the dollar stores anywhere that sells ribbons really. I like to shop the clearance seasonal dept for ribbons and unique things to put on mums. Christmas time is the best time. Plus Hobby Lobby and Michael’s are always running good sales on those products. Also another tip if you get H.L. And Michael’s coupons go regularly and buy a pack of trinkets with it. I do that as well. I also buy cow bells at hobby lobby it’s cheaper. Hope that helps
@@HCooperCraftyBug , thank you so much for your quick response and info. :) Which type of ribbon works well for braids, but does not fade as bad? I really appreciate your videos. I am a new subscriber and I am so glad I found you through Pinterest. I just ordered some of the mesh tubing. :D Also, is there any other special supplies I need besides stapler, masking tape, and hot glue gun?
Jennifer Scruggs yeah! Have fun with that tubing... I love that stuff.
You’ll want acetate/ poly satin ribbons for most of the braids. I haven’t had any fading issues yet. It’s best to order. Hobby Lobby & Michael’s will sell but small amounts and very pricey. Only thing about ordering is high shipping. I order as much at a time as I can afford lol. Get a good stapler. I have a Bostitch P3 got off amazon for $25ish.
And don’t forget staples for that stapler if you order it. I think they’re 1/4” same brand. Can’t think of anything else. Good luck
@@HCooperCraftyBug Thank you so much!!
This is great, but I am all thumbs. I can't keep up. I can't let go and pause at each step. ❤
why don't you try the other method... "love braid"" I think its a littler easier.
th-cam.com/video/I0fyNxZ7ypo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BVWYb18386sEY-qZ
Thank you🙂
I just have to say I love your videos and I’ve seen these on mums , but their curved , can you plz show us how, thank you
Monica Arriaga thanks so much! And yes, I’m actually working on that today. Ive has several requests the last few days. Look for it Wednesday!
What you don’t explain is which way the ribbons should be facing when you stary
I don't know what you mean which way they should be facing?? I explain very well, in great detail how to make this braid. I really hate when people are rude and show zero appreciation for my hard work!
I tried for hours. I even slowed down video. I could not get past 3 folds. You stop for a while and then go so fast. I couldn’t do it.
So it’s my fault then? Lol
Have you tried this version??th-cam.com/video/I0fyNxZ7ypo/w-d-xo.html