How to make the perfect bow with ribbon

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How to make ribbon bow tie for present wrapping

Yesterday, I showed you a card with THE Perfect Bow! I want to tell you how easy it is ... Because none of my cards or bows are perfect I call it the EZY BOW! Here's how I tie my bows: You need about 40cm for wide ribbon like this, only about 25 cm for ribbon half as wide like the 1" satin ribbon I showed you last time. 1. Wrap the piece of ribbon around your two fingers (hold them as if you were playing: scissors, paper, rock) with the short end of the ribbon at the front. 2. Bring the long…

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I've been asked how to tie a perfect bow. It is something every card crafter has to master at some time! Fortunately, its easy once you know how. These instructions are "slightly" different to the last tutuorial I did, so here goes. 1. You will need to cut a piece of ribbon about 32cm long. If in doubt use more, because you can always cut the excess off later. 2. Fold the piece of ribbon in half over your two fingers that you are holding in a scissor shape. 3. Take the back piece and wrap it…