A Clever & Crafty Bow

I was wrapping my parents' Easter gift and realized I didn't have a bow to match the paper. I decided I would just make my own with the left over wrapping paper!

Here are the 6 simple steps.

First, cut 6 retangles of wrapping paper. Mine measured 4"x 6", but you may want to cut your rectangles smaller or larger depending on the size of your gift.

Second, take each of the rectangles and fold them in half.

Third, cut three slits in each of the folded rectangles. Cut on the fold. Make sure you don't cut all the way through the rectangle, leave about a half of an inch at the end.

Next, gather the ends together and staple. Do this to all 6 rectangles.

Next, staple two sets of 3 together. These will form the sides of the bow.

Last, staple the two sides together. Cut a small piece of wrapping paper and fold it in thirds. Tape it down in the center of the bow and finally tape the bow to your gift!

Making your own bow with matching wrapping paper is fun and gives your gift a custom look. You can also use a complimentary wrapping paper, or if you have a two sided print, use the opposite side. Next time you are wrapping a gift, use this Wise Design and make your own bow!