Gift Bow Tutorial - The Elegant Bow

This gift bow, so thin and fine, it will make your packages look divine!

Our final gift bow tutorial shows you how to make a sleek and slim bow that adds elegance to any gift. Designed by Smitha Katti, "The Elegant Bow" sits pretty on the corners of packages and gift bags.

Before You Begin: This bow is very narrow, which means you can make multiple bows from one piece of paper.  Plan out how many bows you want to make before you cut your paper in order to maximize your paper and time.  Like "The Big One", make sure you use paper that double-sided. This allows you to alternate colors and easily coordinate the bow with your gift wrap.

"The Elegant Bow"

Time: 5 Minutes

Level: Beginner

Supplies:

• Ultra-Thin Glue Dots®
• 1" Glue Lines®
• Double-sided patterned paper or cardstock
• Scissors or a paper cutting board

Directions:

1. Cut four pieces of cardstock or patterned paper to the following sizes: 1/2" x 12", 1/2" x 8", 1/2" x 4", and 1/2" x 2".
2. Place a 1" Glue Line in the center of each strip of paper. Join the edges together in the middle of the 1" Glue Line and press the ends down into the adhesive to create loops. Be careful not to crease the edges.
3. With the large loop on the bottom and small loop on top, adhere all three loops together with Ultra-Thin Glue Dots.
4. Wrap the smallest piece (1/2" x 2") of cardstock around the center of the bow and adhere on the back with Ultra-Thin Glue Dots. Trim off excess before adhering to package.

Designed by Smitha Katti.

Don’t forget to pin your favorite bow tutorials so you can quickly come back when you’re ready to wrap presents or gifts.

Here are the other gift bow tutorials in our series:

The Big One

The Fancy Bow