Oh how I love love love paper bows! And now that I have finally gotten my YouTube channel *going*, creating a how to make a paper bow video was simply the best way to show you how to make this lovely Kirigami craft. Kirigami is the art of paper folding, where a little cutting is involved (as opposed to Origami, which is JUST folding and no cutting). You don’t have to cut a lot.. so don’t be put off! These paper bows look FABULOUS on brown paper parcels. I am ALWAYS running out of wrapping paper, but ALWAYS have brown paper.. pop on a paper bow and you are done. Gorgeous.
Now is a great time to take 5-10min to learn how to make one of these paper bows.. and then with the madnes sof Christmas hurtling our way, you can make dozens of these in no time. I am sure all your friends and family will love this DIY Gift Wrap idea! It certainly is MY favourite to date! (I have lots of Gift Wrap Ideas that involve the kids too.. do click here and check them out!)
To make a Paper Bow all you need is:
- Square piece of paper – traditional origami paper or a normal printer sheet of paper are fine (just cut down to a square)
- Scissrs
Watch the Paper Bow How To Video today:
Hope you enjoyed it and that you get to make lots and lots and LOTS of paper bows!
International Elf Service says
August 7, 2015 at 6:59 amOh wow I love these! I’ve never thought to make paper bows before. How inspired!!!! The kids will love to do this for birthdays and Christmasses…..as would Father Christmas I suspect!
Red Ted Art says
August 7, 2015 at 8:34 am🙂
Erina says
August 28, 2015 at 4:43 amHaven’t heard of Kirigami craft. Could this paper bow be an alternative to an actual ribbon? Both of them are lovely anyway 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Georgia says
November 20, 2015 at 1:23 pmWhat a lovely idea! They are very creative, artistic and original – and I am sure they would look beautiful attached to a present. thank you so much for sharing! Will be baring this in mind this christmas!
X says
March 17, 2017 at 1:30 pmNice video!! The paper bows looks like an actual ribbon. It’s very creative!