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How to tie a perfect bow for your Chanukah gift

A beautifully tied bow elevates any gift, making even the most humble present one the recipient will ooh and aah over — even before it’s opened.
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December 1, 2016

A beautifully tied bow elevates any gift, making even the most humble present one the recipient will ooh and aah over — even before it’s opened.

I learned this technique from a friend who used to wrap gifts at a department store. All you need is a spool of ribbon and a pair of scissors, and your bows will never be the same. 

1. Wrap a ribbon around the gift

2. Accordion-fold another piece of ribbon

3. Cut slits in the center

4. Tie the first ribbon to the loops

5. Fluff the loops

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