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Mahalo expert Keltie Colleen shows you how to make fun and easy Christmas arts & crafts.

Christmas Bows can be used in several ways during the holiday season.
Christmas decorating would not be complete without beautifully wrapped Christmas presents topped with festive holiday bows. Homemade Christmas bows can also become beautiful Christmas tree toppers. Christmas bows are a great way to add cheer to your home and your packages.

Making your own bows and decorating them adds flair and personality to them. It also shows that you put more time into them than just peeling and sticking it to a gift. The recipient will be appreciative of the time that you took to make their gift even more special.

Choosing Christmas Ribbon
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* Ribbon is simply a narrow piece of fabric, often tied up in a decorative way.
http://www.weddingchannel.com/favors/buildArticle.action?assetUID=3506&c=3506&s=105&t=13&p=1495&l=115443 Typically, ribbon is made from silk, cotton, rayon, or nylon. However, they are defined more by the way they are woven.http://www.marthastewart.com/article/ribbon-glossary-2?autonomy_kw=types of ribbon&rsc=header_1 Although red and green are traditional Christmas colors, you may want to pick a ribbon with a pattern that coordinates with your home's decor. If you can't, stick to using more universal colors like silver and gold.http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=HomeDecor/HolidayDecoratingTips.html

* Here are some of the more popular types of ribbon used at Christmas time.

* * Curling ribbon is designed to coil when drawn across a hard surface, like the blunt edge of a scissors.

http://books.google.com/books?id=EIKe5ZaCebAC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_summary_r&cad=0#PPA8,M1* * Jacquard ribbon has an intricate woven pattern on it.

http://www.weddingchannel.com/favors/buildArticle.action?assetUID=3505&c=3505&s=105&t=13&p=1495&l=2724* * Metallic ribbon gets its sparkly looks from metallic fibers.

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/ribbon-glossary-2?autonomy_kw=types of ribbon&rsc=header_1* * Picot Edge ribbon is a smooth ribbon with small loops made of thread along the edges.

http://www.weddingchannel.com/favors/buildArticle.action?assetUID=3505&c=3505&s=105&t=13&p=1495&l=2724* * Poly ribbon is smooth and made out of polypropylene.

http://giftbasketonlinenewsletter.com/blog/category/ribbon/ It may also be weather-resistant.http://www.masterbow.com/pages/descriptions.php* * Raffia, which comes from a fiber made of leaves, is similar to twine.

http://www.weddingchannel.com/favors/buildArticle.action?assetUID=3506&c=3506&s=105&t=13&p=1495&l=115443* * Satin ribbon is smooth surface with a shine on one side.

http://www.jkmribbon.com/know.html#info2 It is inexpensive and easy to hold, which makes it good for beginners.http://www.craftown.com/instruction/bows.htm

* * * 1. Double-faced satin ribbon is glossy on both sides.

http://www.zestbit.com/pmtvoice/view/Personalized-Ribbon.aspx* * * 2. Two-sided satin ribbon has different colored sides.

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* * Velvet ribbon is thick with a soft surface on one side].

http://www.weddingchannel.com/favors/buildArticle.action?assetUID=3506&c=3506&s=105&t=13&p=1495&l=115443 It can be difficult for beginners to use.http://www.craftown.com/instruction/bows.htm

Wired versus Non-Wired
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* Most varieties of ribbon are available in both wired and non-wired varieties. Most bows can be made using either type of wire. However, some bows (that are cut) require non-wired ribbon.

* * Non-wired ribbon is more versatile and allows you to use multiple colors if you wish.

http://giftbasketonlinenewsletter.com/blog/category/ribbon/* * Wired ribbon has a thin line of wire on one or both sides.

http://www.weddingchannel.com/favors/buildArticle.action?assetUID=3506&c=3506&s=105&t=13&p=1495&l=115443 It holds its shape easier and is nearly "crush-proof."http://www.craftown.com/instruction/bows.htm It allows you to adjust it until you get the bow as you want it.http://interiordec.about.com/cs/christmasplanning/l/blcmaswrap2.htm

Decorating with Bows
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* Bows are a great, inexpensive way to decorate your home for Christmas. You can make almost anything holiday-themed by gluing a few red or green bows onto it.
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