Turn paper over so pattern side is on bottom and fold in half, corner to corner to make a triangle. Do not crease fold.
Begin cutting strips about a quarter of an inch wide just below the fold.
Continue cutting strips along the edge toward the fold until reaching the end.
Once all the strips are cut, open the triangle, as pictured and . . .
apply glue half way along the center fold.
Then take the end of a strip and place on the glued center – alternating strips, first left, then right side, etc.
Alternating gluing on the ends of the strip forming the shape of a tree as you . . .
move up toward . . .
the tree top.
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While the glued paper tree is drying on the gift box, it’s time to make the bow using the Bowdabra! Fold an 18″ length of bow wire in half and place in the Bowdabra, tucking ends under. Next, leave the ribbon on the roll and crease about an inch from the end of the ribbon and insert down into the Bowdabra.
Scrunch all the loops down using the Bowdabra wand.
While the bow is in the Bowdabra, thread the two loose ends of the bow wire through the loop, pulling tightly and tie in a knot at the back, gently pulling it out.
Cut off excess bow wire and fluff the loops and bow.
Isn’t this the most beautiful paper tree gift wrap decoration? Add the Bowdabra bow and you have a gift that is almost too beautiful to unwrap! Be sure to check out Bowdabra designer, Gails blog, Purple hues and me for more of her super creative tutorials.
