How to Make Gift Bows from Scraps of Paper

Fancy gift bows are expensive or sometimes you just don't have one on hand. Here's how to make a curly bow that matches the gift paper. Best of all, it's free as it's made from leftover scraps. Here how to do it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• leftover scraps of paper after wrapping a gift
• scissors
• tape

1. 
    

   While wrapping the gift, save the sections of excess paper that get trimmed off. Cut these into thin strips about 6 to 10 inches long.

2. 
    

   Pull the strips across the blade of the scissors, just the way you curl ribbons.

3. 
    

   Cut enough to have a full cluster of curls.

4. 
    

   Hold the curled strip in the center. Stack all the strips in a crisscross fashion while holding them in the center.

5. 
    

   Turn the stack of curled strips over and place it on the package. Hold it in place with one hand and get a piece of clear tape to put across the center of the batch of curls.

6. 
    

   Fluff the curls into place so they cover the tape. More can be added at this point if it isn't full enough.

Tips & Warnings

• The gift tag can be nestled into the center of the curly bow.
• If the paper is extremely thin or delicate, it will tear when pulled over the scissors' blade.

[DreamLiving]

on 9/25/2008 Wonderful idea with great instructions. Looking forward to this for the upcoming holidays.

[Bfastattiffanys]

on 9/10/2008 So cool. I can't wait to try this one.

[gailM]

on 9/9/2008 This is even a better idea then me saving gift wrap from gifts and using it over again. gail

[MIghtyDreamer]

on 9/8/2008 Very nice pics. Vibrant and detailed. Great ideas

[Cateeto]

on 9/7/2008 This is such a good idea!