Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas

Personally, I love surprises. But, I also love getting a glimpse of the gift. Wrap a gift for your neighbor or friend in this easy way of using tins and cellophane cookie bags. Add a bow using the Bowdabra or Mini Bowdabra for a beautiful finished look.

Here is what you need for this project:
Small tin (available in many store’s discount bins)
Tissue paper
Candle or small gift
Cellophane Cookie bag (13.8in x 20 in) (purchased for $1.00 on discount)
Bowdabra (for large bows)
Bowdabra Wire
Mini Bowdabra (for small bows)
Red Glitter Polka Dot Wired Ribbon

Instructions:
1. Wrap you small gift with tissue paper and place in the decorative tin.

2. Insert tin into cookie bag and set aside.

3. Cut 20 inches of Bowdabra Bow Wire, fold in half, and place in the Bowdabra.

4. Place the ribbon in the Bowdabra and create 3 loops on each side. You could make more loops to achieve the size bow you desire. I used the Fold & Twist method but you could use the Fold Bow method.

5. Scrunch the ribbon down with Bowdabra wand to tighten your bow and tie the bow wire.

6. Pull your bow from the Bowdabra and tie on the opposite side.

7. Fluff the loops of your bow. Cut a dovetail on each end of the ribbon.

8. Tie the bow onto the package you set aside earlier.

9. Optional-If you would like a smaller bow, use the Mini-Bowdabra. Cut 18 inches of Bowdabra Bow Wire, fold in half, and place in the Mini-Bowdabra.

10. Follow step #4-#8 above to create your Mini Bowdabra Fold & Twist Bow for your holiday gift.

11. Add the gift bow to your Christmas gift package. Create two gorgeous and inexpensive gift wrappings with two different style bows.