Christmas in July – How to make the perfect gift bow

Turn leftover ribbon scraps into the perfect gift bow with Bowdabra®! In this easy DIY tutorial, Sandy Sandler shows you how to take small pieces of ribbon, a festive Christmas pick, and Bowdabra® Bow Wire to create a beautiful gift wrap bow that makes any package look extra special. July is the best time to get started on your Christmas crafts and decorations before the rush of the holidays.

Materials:

1 yard – 7814.60/10-609#7814 Merry Christmas Tags Ribbon

2-1/2 in Red/Natural 1 yard – 7407.60/50-634# 7407

Glitter Dots Ribbon 2-1/2 In Gold

GoldOrnament cluster pick

Bowdabra

Bowdabra Bow Wire

Instructions:

First, wrap a length of ribbon all around the gift package.

Next, make the bow. Cut a length of Bowdabra bow wire and fold it in half.  Lay it in the Bowdabra, where you will have a loop on one side and two loose wires on the other for a slip knot. Tuck the ends of the wire under the Bowdabra so that it stays out of the way while making the bow.

Next, Lay in the Bowdabra small pieces of pre-dovetailed scrap ribbon, shaping as you add them. To dovetail, fold the ribbon in half and cut at an angle away from the fold.

Now, add a gold ornament, pick into the Bowdabra.

Scrunch everything down. Pull the loose ends of the bow wire and thread it through the loop end.  Wow! You have a slip knot! Pull it tight while the bow is still in the Bowdabra. Remove and turn to the back and tie several knots.

Shape the ribbon ends and arrange the ornament pick. Use the excess wire to tie the bow onto the ribbon on the gift package. If you tie it in a shoelace bow, the recipient can untie it and reuse the beautiful and perfect gift bow!