Christmas Gift Wrapping

Crafting with Nature: How to Make Birch Bark Gift Tags

October 11, 2012
By Bowdabra Design Team - Sarah
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Birch trees are very popular in the northeastern part of the United States. Recently, on a nature walk with my mother and my daughter we found several birch trees that had fallen along the trail. The beautiful birch trees have a whitish bark color that is easy to peel from the tree.  We pulled...

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Mini Bowdabra Video Tutorial: Sheer Bow with Holiday Ornament

October 10, 2012
By Bowdabra Design Team - Sarah
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Create a Mini Bowdabra bow with ornament all in one easy step!  Follow our video tutorial to create a bow and add an ornament all held tightly inside of the Mini Bowdabra.  Tie the bow together with the Bowdabra Bow Wire and it is complete! Add bows with ornaments onto gift wrapping, holiday gifts,...

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Christmas in July: Satin Ribbon Bow with Crochet Edging

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Design a beautiful Mini Bowdabra bow by adding a crocheted edge to satin ribbon.  I used a 3/8″ satin ribbon and the Sharp Crochet Hook to create stunning holiday bow.  I am ecstatic with the final look of the bow but it did take about 45 minutes to complete it.  In my opinion, this...

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Bowdabra Roundup: Last Minute Gift Wrapping Ideas

December 21, 2011
By Bowdabra Design Team
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Only a couple more days until Christmas!  Looking for some last minute unique gift wrapping ideas?  Visit our Bowdabra Pinterest Gift Wrapping Board for some amazing holiday gift wrapping fun!   Here are some of our favorites. Create gorgeous Bowdabra bows using wire ribbon and floral picks. Gift recipients will love the present, as...

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Teacher’s Mug with Mulling Spice Holiday Gift Wrap

December 2, 2011
By Bowdabra Design Team
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Mulling spice for cider is a festive drink this holiday season.  A great teacher’s gift is a packet of homemade mulling spice, a mulling spice recipe, a Christmas mug, all wrapped in a scrap fabric, and finished with a Bowdabra Bow. Materials Needed: Homemade Mulling Spice Mulling Spice Recipe Mug Scrap Fabric Pinking Sheers...

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Bowdabra Christmas Bottle Gift Wrap

December 2, 2011
By Bowdabra Design Team
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Bring a bottle of wine, cider, or sparkling juice to a holiday party.   Wrap the bottle in a knit stocking to create an easy and elegant gift wrap.  Purchase little girls knit stockings, cut the legs of the knit stockings and you instantly have gift wrap for two bottles.  Bring gift wrapped bottles...

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