How to Make Bows Out of Wrapping Paper

Hey Y’all,

Erin and I did our first live video on Facebook today, and then we did our second, which turned into just Erin doing a super cute Christmas craft alone because we “don’t technology good”.  If you haven’t been to our Facebook yet, head over and check it out.

In our first live I showed everyone how to make a couple of cute AND simple bows with ONLY wrapping paper.  I’m going to attempt to walk you through the process here, but I highly recommend watching the live video tutorial on our Facebook page.

What You Need For Bow #1:

1. Tape
2. Wrapping Paper
3. Scissors
4. Stapler

Step 1:  Cut your wrapping paper into 10 strips.  For this bow I chose to cut 10 strips 12 inches long and 1 inch wide.  You will also need one small strip roughly 6 inches long and 1 inch wide.

Step 2:  Turn your wrapping paper strips into loops by connecting the ends with a piece of tape.  Think back to kindergarten when you made the chains with construction paper.  Use the same strategy for this step.

Step 3:  Take a loop and pinch the center closed.  Then take a second loop and pinch the center of it closed.  Stack them on top of each other in an X pattern, or a Cross.  Take your stapler and secure the two loops together so that they look like the photo below.

Step 4:  Repeat step 3 until you have 5 X’s.

Step 5:  Stack the X’s on top of each other alternating directions.  Take your stapler and secure all five X’s together with one staple in the center.

Step6:   Take your small strip you cut earlier, and make a loop.  Tape the loop to the center of your bow.

Optional Step 7:  Take a long strip of wrapping paper, fold it to make a thin strip with nice edges and wrap it around your gift simulating a ribbon.

Attach your bow to the gift!!!!   BOOM!  Super easy!!

What You Need For Bow #2:

1. Scissors
2. Wrapping Paper
3. Tape

I wouldn’t even know how to begin explaining through text how to make this bow.  That is why I created the tutorial video below.  It’s short, to the point, and worth a watch.  This is my favorite of the two bows I made on the live video today!  It also features one of my favorite Christmas songs!!  That’s all there is to it.  Step your present wrapping game up a notch this Holiday season.  The best part is, you don’t have to buy a anything extra to make these cute little guys.

Happy Present Wrapping!!!  ~Lizzy