How to Tie Holiday Ribbons and Gift Wrapping Guide

No gift is finished unless it has a bow. At least in my opinion. A simple bow can transform even a plain box into something special. Tools needed? Just some ribbon, and some knowledge on how to tie it up in different ways.

Ribbon bows can be large, small, flat or very poofy. Ribbons can also be curled or cut, and placed under bows for added dimension. Ribbons can be combined for different looks, for example a wide plain ribbon with a thin shiny metallic ribbon on top. Tie them together for a layered bow.

• Use wide ribbon
• Use medium or small width ribbon, but with many loop
• Use long ribbon ties and cut in a decorative way
• Use different ribbons together for the loops
  

• Use scissors and lightly pull a ribbon across one blade to curl the ribbon
• Use this curly ribbon as fluff under a bow, or use it by itself around a package
• Mix different lengths and colors for a different effect
• Wide ribbon can be torn in half before curling
  

• Make flowers out of different ribbons
  
• Create loops for boxes
• Roll ribbon around objects and tape in place
• Hot glue objects such as buttons or charms to a finished bow for a different look