For PART ONE, click here.
1) Gather materials. In this case, awesome dinosaur themed presents, wrapped in kraft paper; 5 lengths of assorted 'rainbow' ribbon, the main colour 3 metres long, the rest 1.5-2m long; Dino accessory optional. Don't forget your scissors, too.
2) Take the main ribbon, (Yellow in this case, a wider ribbon for a fuller effect.) and find the centre by folding it in
half. Place the fold in the middle of your parcel, on the top. Open the
sides out along the longest length, and carefully wrap them under the
present. I like to do this without turning over the parcel, it seems to
offer a better result. My technique is to set the parcel onto my thumbs
and forefingers. Then twist the ends of the ribbon together, and bring
them back up to the top. Ensure that each section at the top now sits
flat to the parcel. (You might need to turn the ribbon over to fix
this.)
3) Slide each of the ribbon ends under the first section of
ribbon you worked on Loop the two lengths
together and tie into a loose knot. Adjust until it is sitting in the
manner you would like, and tie it firmer.
3) Tie a shoelace/rabbit-ear bow, ensuring each side is
similar in length. Gently tighten the bow. If you have remaining ribbon,
repeat the process, so that you have two bows nestled together. Gently
tighten this one, it can be a little more delicate.
This main bow forms the framework for the rest of the bow. At the base
of each of the four sides, you will attach your additional ribbons.
4) Take your contrasting colour #1(In this case, blue), folding in half to find the
centre, then cut. Decide where you want to place each two pieces
(Opposite each other, on the long or short side of the parcel?)
Tie a loose knot of the new ribbon onto the one
completed. Push to the very centre of the main bow, and tighten at the
base of the bow. Repeat opposite with the same colour, and adjacent with your other
contrasting or coordinating ribbon (In this case, four times two). Tie off shoelace bows the same
length as your first bows.
If you have an accessory, add it on to the last bow you tie.

Once you have completed this process, you will likely be left with long tentacles of ribbon that need to be trimmed. I think the bow looks best with the ends trimmed to a length just a tiny bit longer than the bows. If you choose, you could opt to keep them longer, too.)
5) To trim the perfect 'V' into your ribbon tails, fold the
ribbon in half lengthwise, with the centre of the fold being the place
you start the base of your 'V', cutting out on an angle. Alternatively,
you could cut the ribbon on the 45. It is important to remember to
neaten these edges, as they can fray and look quite messy.
If your bow is sitting a little flat, you can scoop it up from the
bottom and let it drop or you can tease it gently, as
you might tease a child's hair. This usually helps the bow spring back
into place. I always tease my bow before I give a present.
In this case, the dinosaur theme was a major hit.
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