Gift Wrap Bows

Use colorful ribbons to make beautiful gift wrap bows for packages.

If you want to decorate your packages frugally while also recycling, there are several ideas for making bows with wrapping paper and other kinds of paper.

You could also substitute strips of fabric for the paper or ribbon to make colorful and attractive gift wrap bows.

Martha's Favorite Bow

Martha's favorite bow is super quick and easy. I use it all the time for any size ribbon.

Simple Felt Bow

These simple felt bows are intended for hair clips or bow ties, but why not make one to go on the top of a wrapped package. You can make them larger or smaller according to the size of the gift box.

How to Tie the Perfect Bow

How to tie the perfect bow is very easy to follow and makes a big full bow.

Ribbon How To's

Offray has several kinds of bows on their Ribbon How To's page, with easy tutorials on how to make them.

Double Loop Ribbon Bow

This double loop ribbon bow is made easily with the help of another.

Double Bow

Also from Martha is this easy double bow.

Basic Bow Tutorial

The instructions for this basic bow tutorial are easy to follow.

Simple Bow

Another simple bow that uses curling ribbon to hold it.

Winged Bow

The winged bow uses the ends of the ribbon which you trim to finish.

Florist Bow

Make a perfect florist bow with ribbon and green florist wire.

How to create a Wired Bow

How to create a wired bow tells you how to make a large bow with several loops. It could be used to make a small bow, too.

Different Bow

Cut the loops on a pre-made bow for a different bow look.

Handmade Paper Bow

Use this detailed tutorial to make a perfect handmade paper bow.

Recycled Wrapping Paper Bows

Recycled wrapping paper bows will use up all the small strips of paper that are too small for wrapping.

Recycled Magazine Bow

Video how-to for making a recycled magazine bow.

Gift Bows

More gift bows made from magazine pages, these use a brad to hold them together.

Never Buy Bows Again

You will never buy bows again after you start making them with magazine or newspaper pages. You can spray paint or stamp newspaper bows any color.

With these tutorials, it is easy to learn to make gift wrap bows.

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