Hi, I’m Laila, a guest blogger for the Bowdabra Design Team. Today I’m going to show you an easy and fun gift wrap tutorial using the Mini Bowdabra – perfect for Christmas in July or any time of year!
The Mini Bowdabra is a super simple tool that makes the cutest bows for your gift. It’s easy enough for kids to use, and the bows add such a nice festive touch. Let’s get started!
Materials:
5-10 strips of 1.5” wide wired ribbon in random lengths
Berry pick
Bowdabra Bow Wire
Mini Bowdabra
Instructions:
First, cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire. Then, fold it in half and insert it into the Bowdabra. You will have a loop on one side and two loose wires on the other side. This will serve as your slipknot. Tuck the ends under to stay out of the way while you are making your bow.
Next, use 1 1/2″ wide ribbon scraps which you have dovetailed to the ends, and find the center. Scrunch into a mountain fold and lay them in the Bowdabra one at a time. To dovetail, fold the ribbon in half and cut at an angle away from the fold.
Finishing the gift wrap bow
Add a small berry branch in the center.
Now, scrunch everything down with the Bowdabra wand. Then, insert the loose wires through the loop and pull tight while the bow is still in the Bowdabra. Then, remove the bow from the Bowdabra, separate the ends, turn to the back, and tie a knot. Tie a double knot for extra security.
Fluff and shape the bow. Finally, use the excess wire to tie the bow to the package or gift bag. Use a simple shoe-style bow so that the recipient will be able to untie and keep the bow to use again and again! What a great way to use up scrap ribbon to make this gift wrap bow!
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