Bows And Decorations

While searching for Christmas gift ideas and decorations, remember to pick up wrapping paper and gift bows. A shiny red bow adds a finished look to personal gift giving. A Christmas tree covered in velvet red and white bows adds beauty and charm to a Victorian setting.

Stores sell commercial Christmas gift bows in various shapes, material, colors and sizes. Unsure what color to use? Buy assorted gift bow bags filled with multi colored bows.

Craft suppliers and shops sell miniature gift bows year round. Find these in the stationary aisle, or near the ribbons used for floral arrangements. Commonly found are mini gift wrap bows made of satin finish poly propylene ribbon, but other types are available, such as raffia, or organza bows.

Specialty shops and online websites give information for crafters interested in how to make gift bows. These free instructions on how to tie gift bows often includes each step shown in detail through photographs.

Use bows for Christmas decorations and gift ideas. Make gift bows for adorning presents, as tree decorations, or add to a garland and wreath. Attach a pin to the back of a fabric bow and wear it as a brooch to holiday parties. For an elegant touch, attach a string of tiny faux pearls or gemstones for a dangling loop.

Today, a common theme among environmentalists incorporates "reuse and recycle" into every day living. Reuse gift boxes with organza bows for jewelry and other small trinkets. A special gift of fragranced handmade paper, made from recycled paper, presented in a wooden box and topped with gift card bows is sure to please any eco-friendly recipient. Another idea to save the planet uses fabric to not only wrap the present, but to create a long lasting ribbon, or bow that can be used time and time again.

Just giving cash, or a gift card? Use a gift card bow to give a little decoration to the greeting card envelope.

Use bows for decorations. Add a bow to an unfinished miniature sleigh, or to a wooden bowl full of fruit for the start to a Christmas table centerpiece. Make a small wreath and add tiny Christmas color bows to surround a glass votive and place over the fireplace mantel. Scatter Christmas bows along stair railings. A large velvet bow with a bell makes a festive front door decoration.

These are just a few ideas for using bows in Christmas decorations and gift giving.