Like Pat I would recommend wetting the linen first. It will take up the glue much better. When it is about half dry spread some more glue over the top. If you do not round over the edges on the back of the bow you can trim the excess linen off much cleaner. Wait until the glue is almost, but not completely, dry. Use a razor blade. Works great.
Stop in at some place that sells fabric. Look for a bolt of light weight, 100 percent cotton, Pink, White and Green camo.
Use the same method above to put one layer of this camo over the linen. Your girls will love it. This technique of prettying up a bow has been field tested. It works great.
David