Make Your Own Gift Bows

By Stacy in Art, Christmas on Dec 16, 2008 at 9:44 pm

I can’t sit still. Like, pretty much ever. I can sit still in a movie theater if I have to, but if I’m sitting at home watching TV or something, I can’t just sit. Which is probably why I blog. Anyway, my point is, making these bows is a fabulous thing to do if you need something to cure idle hands. They’re very, very addicting. And you’re recycling at the same time! Plus, they’re so much more original and different than anything you’ll find in a store. That’s one of my bows in the picture, but here’s the original post on Craftster that will show you how to make your own.

Tags: bow, Christmas, craft, diy, gift, stacy

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joebot
Dec 16th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
You can take it to the next level by adding an LED to the giftbow:
http://myyoungfriends.blogspot.com/2008/12/make-led-gift-bow.html
Rocky Rook
Dec 17th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Very cool. Have you seen the Hallmark gift bags that have an anti-kid-peaking device? Those are cool.
hearsmusic
Dec 17th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
I had some extra origami paper on hand so I tried it with that. Fantastic! I always wanted to know how to make these bows.

I didn’t have any of those brass reinforcement-thingys so I used a thumb tack until it was done, then stapled it. Works great, plus the point is sharp enough to go thru the paper without extra tearing.
sloane
Dec 17th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
I think it is pointless to buy bows… but now my kids will have bows on their presents!
SB
Dec 17th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Awesome find! Also, great idea about the thumb tack/stapling! I want to try and make some of these when I get home, but I know I don’t have any of those brass things!
SB
Dec 18th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
You weren’t kidding about these being addictive…I made tons of them while watching TV last night, I literally had to force myself to stop making them and go to sleep : )
liphttam1
Dec 19th, 2008 at 6:27 am
Do they make these at crap wrap?
jenn
Nov 23rd, 2009 at 8:38 pm
VERY cool! here’s another website for some more holiday bow designs that might be helpful (see it when you click my name on this post) ENJOY!!

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