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DIY Holiday Decor

Super Easy Bow Making

December 18, 2014
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Last Updated on May 22, 2023

Ho! Ho! Ho! Today is Thursday, and you have less than one week before Christmas. Those boxes aren’t wrapping themselves. But don’t you fret; I’ve got you covered. This simple DIY tutorial on how to make a super easy gift bow will teach you how to wrap your gifts like a professional in a few easy steps. And click for a free gift tag printable if you forgot to pick some up.

Super Easy Bow Making Tutorial - Learn how to make a super easy gift bow using wire ribbon and wrap presents like a professional in 10 simple steps.
Learn how to create a super easy gift bow in 10 simple steps.

A fancy gift bow always adds extra polish to any present or wreath. Ever wonder how they’re made? You’re probably thinking bow making takes hours. Nope, not at all. You just need the right tools. My secret weapon is wire ribbon.

Today I’m going to pass this gift wrapping knowledge on to you without the possibility of wrapping yourself like a mummy and coming out of the battle one finger short. Are you ready to give your boxes the gift of glam?

RELATED: If you’re looking for holiday gift giving ideas, check out these unique holiday gift guides.

Table of Contents

  • Everything You Need For This Super Easy Bow Making Tutorial
  • Step By Step Instructions For How To Tie A Gift Bow
    • Trim Your Ribbon
    • Center The Wrapped Box Over Ribbon
    • Flip The Box
    • Grab The Wire
    • Extra Ribbon For The Bow
    • Fold Ribbon And Secure With Wire
    • Secure The Gift Bow To Package
    • Finishing Touch To The Gift Bow
  • FAQs For Gift Wrapping Like A Pro
  • Discover More Easy DIY Craft Tutorials

Everything You Need For This Super Easy Bow Making Tutorial

Gift Wrap — do yourself a favor and spend the extra money on paper with a heavier stock. The cheap stuff is so flimsy that it rips if you breathe on it wrong.

Scissors – of course, I have to own the fancy gold Nate Berkus scissors.

Metal Wire – jewelry wire or florist wire also works. I personally like the clear-coated wire when making a gift bow because it’s camouflaged.

Wired Ribbon – You can use a simple satin or grosgrain ribbon, but if you want the super easy bow making experience, wired ribbon is easier to mold and twist.

Pro Tip: Avoid wrapping paper covered in glitter. It’s beautiful to look at, but the sparkle bomb is a complete mess. You’ll be vacuuming glitter into July, and no one needs that.

Step By Step Instructions For How To Tie A Gift Bow

Trim Your Ribbon

To ensure I have enough ribbon, I like to drag it over the width and length of my package before cutting. Basically, enough to wrap around all edges and tie a knot with a bit of excess.

Center The Wrapped Box Over Ribbon

Cut the ribbon, lay it flat, and center the box face down. Grab each end and pull up on the ribbon.

Super Easy Bow Making Tutorial - Learn how to make a super easy gift bow using wire ribbon and wrap presents like a professional in 10 simple steps.

Give the ribbon a half twist in the center,

Super Easy Bow Making Tutorial - Learn how to make a super easy gift bow using wire ribbon and wrap presents like a professional in 10 simple steps.

Flip The Box

Flip the box right side up, and tie a knot. Believe it or not, that was the hardest part.

Super Easy Bow Making Tutorial - Learn how to make a super easy gift bow using wire ribbon and wrap presents like a professional in 10 simple steps.

Grab The Wire

Remember that clear metallic wire ribbon? Yea, you need a bit of that right now. Cut a 4-5″ piece and set it to the side.

Extra Ribbon For The Bow

Take a separate piece of ribbon; mine is 4-5 ft long, and start to fold it over on itself like so.

Super Easy Bow Making Tutorial - Learn how to make a super easy gift bow using wire ribbon and wrap presents like a professional in 10 simple steps.

Cut a small triangle on either side in the middle. Mine is a bit off, but that’s okay. No one will ever know. Be sure not to cut the two endpoints of the triangles too close, or your ribbon will fall apart.

Super Easy Bow Making Tutorial - Learn how to make a super easy gift bow using wire ribbon and wrap presents like a professional in 10 simple steps.

Fold Ribbon And Secure With Wire

Grab your wire and wrap it around the cut triangles. Secure with a fold of the ribbon and twist the wire a few times.

Ugh, I really need a manicure! Anyhoo, now comes the fun part. You want to fluff your bow.

I’m basically pulling on a loop and giving it a good half a twist pulling it towards me. Repeat with each loop. I like to start with the innermost loop on one side and work my way to the outside loop. Then switch sides, repeat.

RELATED: Don’t miss this post for simple holiday mantel decor.

Secure The Gift Bow To Package

Once fluffed, take the ends of the wiring and secure it to your package by looping it under the knot on the box and twisting.

Super Easy Bow Making Tutorial - Learn how to make a super easy gift bow using wire ribbon and wrap presents like a professional in 10 simple steps.

You may need to re-fluff your bow if you just crushed it a bit.

Finishing Touch To The Gift Bow

Remember that excess ribbon when you tied your first knot? Grab your scissors, and angle cut the ends like so to give it a finishing touch.

Super Easy Bow Making Tutorial - Learn how to make a super easy gift bow using wire ribbon and wrap presents like a professional in 10 simple steps.

FAQs For Gift Wrapping Like A Pro

Before cutting the wrapping paper, eyeball how much you’ll need and trim. Do not use an oversized piece of gift wrap because 1. you’re wasting paper, and 2. the extra paper makes it more difficult to wrap.

    For a cleaner edge, fold the gift paper at the edge, and use double-sided tape to secure it.

    Gift Wrapping Helpful Hints FAQ - To get that perfect edge to your gift wrap. fold paper and secure using double-sided tape.
    Helpful Hint: Secure gift wrap with double-sided tape for a clean edge.

    And there you have it, young padawan! A Pinterest-perfect super easy gift bow that looks pretty flippin’ amazing! You guys have an excellent weekend, and Happy Holidays!

    RELATED: If you’re looking for favorite things gift ideas under $25, check out this post.

    Super Easy Bow Making Tutorial - Learn how to make a super easy gift bow using wire ribbon and wrap presents like a professional in 10 simple steps.
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    Kyla Herbes is an interior designer and home decor content creator based in Chicago, IL. She shares daily doses of home decor, corners of her home, interior styling tips, and will inspire you to do it yourself. House Of Hipsters has been featured in Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful, HGTV, The Huffington Post, Refinery29, Rue Magazine, and Style Me Pretty Living. Kyla has also made appearances on BravoTV and WGN TV and was named a Better Homes and Gardens Style Maker 3 years in a row.

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      Alexa Frank
      December 18, 2014

      Hey Kyla!

      Do you think using a twist tie instead of the clear metallic wire ribbon could work… to save me a trip? I’ll have to see if I can hide the bold color.

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        Alexa Frank
        December 18, 2014

        That would definitely do the trick!

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          kyla
          December 18, 2014

          Thanks 🙂

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      laura irion
      December 18, 2014

      You really ARE a wizard!! I had no. idea. that kind of bow was so easy. I’ve always assumed they were outside of my skill set. 🙂 Thanks for passing along a great secret!!

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        laura irion
        December 19, 2014

        HAHAHAHA! This wizard thing is truly cracking me up.

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      Anna @Annabode
      December 19, 2014

      THANK YOU for this tutorial. I am seriously bow-challenged, and avoided all ribbon this year on my gifts because of it. Your’s looks lovely and perfect and I will definitely be trying this on my next present!

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        Anna @Annabode
        December 19, 2014

        Good luck Anna! It took me a couple tries my very first time, so be patient. Let me know how it goes!

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