DIY Wrapping Paper Gift Bows

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You’ve got wrap and piles of pre-made bows, but for when you want to bring out your inner Etsy, this neat trick for making a bow out of reversible wrap pulls out all the cleverly-crafted stops.

Grab the included template if you need it and follow the easy steps to give your gift a cool couture look.

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Supplies

Step 1: Using your template or freehand, cut out the 2 pieces for your bow: a bikini-shaped piece and a fish tail piece.

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Step 2: With the bikini piece face down, put a piece of double-sided tape in the middle.

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Step 3: Bring both ends together and secure to the double-sided tape to form the top of your bow.

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Step 4: Add a piece of double-sided tape to the center of the fishtail piece.

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Step 5: Tape the two pieces of your bow together.

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Step 6: Wrap a small strip of wrapping paper around the middle of your bow and secure with a piece of tape to finish.

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You did it! Just think of all the unique patterns and looks you can create for your gifts.

If you still want a bit of extra help, check out the full video tutorial: How to Make a Bow Using Reversible Wrapping Paper.

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