How to make mini holiday gift bags sparkle

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here, using the Bowdabra to create bows for mini holiday gift bags.

Supplies:

Bowdabra Mini
Bowdabra Bow Wire
Ribbons
Mini Gift Bags
Sizzix Dies

Instructions:

First, cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire, 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.

Place a 6″ strip of ribbon in the Bowdabra.
Next, start creating the bow by placing the ribbon in the channel.
Be sure to leave a 2″ length.

Create loops by passing the ribbon through the channel, twirling it on each turn.
Continue in this manner until you have created the desired number of loops.
I created 3 loops on each side.

After creating the loops on either side, I used the bow wand to push the ribbons into the channel.

Pull up on the bow wire, threading the ends through the loop.
Pull tight, turn to the back and and tie a knot.

Fluff out the loops and dovetail the ends of the ribbons.

Finishing your gift bags

Create the gift bags by adding patterned paper.
Paper piece together a snowman and place it on the gift bag.
Punch holes in the tops of each bag.

Use the excess bow wire to close the gift bags.
Simply thread the wire through each of the punched holes and tie off at the back.

How amazing are these gift bags!
Think of all the fun you can have creating these mini holiday gift bags for family and friends.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph