How to easily make an elegant gift wrap bow

Bowdabra creator, Sandy Sandler, shows you how to make an elegant gift wrap bow quickly and easily with the Bowdabra.  You can dress up your gifts with this special bow that is sure to be treasured right along with the gift!  Watch this easy video DIY and learn the tips and tricks. This bow would be terrific attached to a wreath or a lantern, too.

Materials:

Bowdabra® Bow Maker

Bowdabra® Bow Wire

6 pieces, 2 ½” wide, 12” long Sheer Wired

6 pieces, Wired Metallic Ribbon, 10” long, 1 ½ wide

2 pieces, Wired Sheer Ribbon, 2 ½” wide, 10” long

2 matching Christmas picks

(Bowdabra ribbons)

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, lay the 12” sheer wired ribbon pieces into the Bowdabra, which have already been dovetailed. To dovetail, fold the ribbon in half and cut at an angle away from the fold.

Continue doing the same thing with the pre-dovetailed 1 ½’ wired metallic ribbon shaping as you add the ribbon pieces.

Now, add some holiday picks. Add some more pre-dovetailed sheer wired ribbon on top of the picks. Scrunch everything down with the Bowdabra wand.

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. The Bowdabra wire makes it so easy! Fluff the bow by pulling the ribbon in opposite directions.

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