All Wrapped Up

You know those presents wrapped so beautifully, the ribbon simply falls off the box with one glorious pull?

Well, it's easier than you think! To learn how to tie the prettiest bow ever for all that gift-wrapping you might be doing, check out this video!

Comments

[El]

Magnificent. Love it. Thanks for the tips.

[tone]

I've been waiting to use this bow technique and i just did! our gift will be the rave of the party :) thanks eddie!

[gswiszcza]

Wonderful tutorial. Thanks! Hope you had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[Jen R Sanctuary arts]

Thanks for the info! That's easier than I thought.. Don't you just love youtube? I embedded a clip of my local tv show too... great minds think a like! ;)

[decorpad]

Thanks, Eddie, you're THE BEST!

[Anne S]

So beautiful. Thank you for the instructions. You made it look so easy.

[Terri]

Why O Why didn't a check out this video before Christmas???

[Jan]

Brillant video! And you are so kind to share your vast range of knowledge with us! This is another soul who can not tie a bow to save her life! Been practising with your instructions -- and at least I managed to get the ribbon under the box -- which then shot across the table, fell off and was mobbed by the cats. LOL! I will have to stick to simply stuffing the present in bags and baskets! LOL!

Much love to you and Jaithan in this Holiday Season -- and always! Can't wait to see your table for New Years!

Jan at Rosemary Cottage

[Valerie]

Merry Christmas Eddie ~ am a new subscriber to your FAB site!! Will certainly spread the word about you! Cheers ~ Valerie in snowy Manitoba, Canada

[Mary Jo Gallagher]

Eddie,
Thank you for your sharing your knowledge so generously and positively.
I love reading your blog!
May the new year be one of good health, prosperity and growth for you and those you love!!

Mary Jo

[Lauren]

Love it!! You need your own show! :) Thanks for the sweet message! When are you guys coming?!! We can't wait to see you both!!!! xoxoxooxoxxo

[Kristen Shellenbarger]

Love love the video..keep those coming!!

I'll try this ribbon idea and any helpful tips on tying the 'perfect' bow for wreaths, etc...I need your help!

xo

[frenchgardenhouse]

Thanks so much! You make that look so easy. Going to try that out this morning~in between a million other things. Wishing you a joyeous Christmas filled with the laughter of those you love.
Lidy

[LindsB]

Making a package pretty is half the fun of giving it, I love using beautiful satin ribbons like you did here, how beautiful!!

Hope you two have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful New Years!!!

[shelly]

Great video. I am obsessed with wrapping and bows so this was VERY helpful!
Happy Holidays to you!

[Mona from Toronto]

Thanks for the tutorial Eddie!! I have always wanted to learn how to do better bows - was going to buy a book or take a class!

This wrapped present is so elegant - just like you are!

Merry Christmas!!

[Lourdes]

Fantastic tip! I was thought that my bows looked really great but this is even better! Thank you. I am going to use this for my yet unwrapped X-mas gifts....

Merry Christmas! Great blog by the way. Keep it up.

[Virginia]

Please keep this in archives so we can practice throughout 2009!!! Merry Christmas to you & Jaithan. Come to Texas!!! Hugs...

[patricia]

Each day you teach new tricks that make life prettier!

[Christie Lefebvre]

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you and all who blog :) Bow time!

Christie.

[Loop and Lil]

I just went and retied all the bows on the presents under my tree! They lie flat now on the bottom - hooray! Thank you!

Merry Christmas!

[Meridith]

Thank you for taking the time to video this, I am off to Michael's to get more ribbon and look for the glittered juniper. I read you blog every day with my morning coffee, please know how appreciated you are!

[The Queen Vee]

Eddie, I BOW to you! How very clever and now thanks to your wonderful tutorial my bows will be perfection.

Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noel, God Jul, Frohe Weihnachten in what ever language in means the same.

Can't wait to read your blog in the New Year!

[Vicki]

Such a fabulous bow!!! Thanks for sharing Eddie....happy holidays!!!

[eileen ferenz]

eddie,merry christmas! i just spoke to your mom yesterday.she's so proud of you!i love the wrapping video now my gifts will always look fab.have a great 2009!!!!

[Joey]

Hey Eddie

Great idea adding the movies, I was going to try that a few months ago, but I kept giggling & dancing around & forgot my projects haha -

I wish you both a wonderful holiday & a bright New Year!

I learned one thing from having a blog, stay one season ahead & then you have all your ideas ready to go & can acually breath a bit haha

Im already planning Feburary projects while my eggnog is chilling hehe

The last of my holiday is fially up & I'm beat!!

Take a vacation!! but who can when there is too much crafty love to do!!

xoxox

Joey

[Kathysue]

Eddie, I have been making what some think are great bows for years and have never seen this done.I am going to try this!Thank you and you are a very good teacher.I loved your ribbon.Is that your signature wrap.Colin Cowey says we should all have a signature wrap.His is chocolate brown and gorgeous. Mine is a little more whimsical,I have a black and white awning stripe .I would love to see the packages under your tree all wrapped and be-ribboned.xoxo,Kathysue

[Angie]

Love it! I can never tie a bow nicely! Thanks and Merry Christmas:)

[David Jamison]

Damn, now I have, HAVE to "re-bow" all my gifts! I love you, but this should have been posted 2 weeks ago (and evey day since)

Thanks and keep up the good work
lov'ya

[Making it Lovely]

Ah, I always do it just a smidge differently, but I think I'll try your way. Thanks!

[Lady Katherine]

How Cool Was That! You have taught me a new trick! I used to have a florist, and always added the bow onto the wrapped ribbon! I love it! Your video was so great! Have a Wonderful Holiday!

[Kristina]

Oh my gosh! I want to unwrap all my presents and start over with this bow!!! I can't wait to try this the next time I wrap a gift! Thanks, Eddie and blessings to you in 2009! Merry Christmas!

Kristina

[Judy]

HUH!! Who knew it was so easy. I have to go make bows now so please excuse me!

[Katy]

That was a fantastic tutorial! Thanks so much! Keep 'em coming :-)

[Jenn-lee]

Wow. Oh my goodness! I just found your blog and love it. What started as a "quick, check a few things online moment" ended up with a good long session reading your archives! I can't wait to add this to my list of blogs I can't go without checking! Thank you so much for the tutorial too! Enjoy your Holidays!

[Leslie Rowlands]

TAKE A BOW!!!!!!!
What a wonderful video.....
Thank You Eddie!!
lamaisonfoublogspot.com
HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS!!

[cj]

Merry Christmas from California. Loved the video and I'm really impressed that you seem to know exactly what we want even before we do! What will you do with January?

[Robin]

wonderful tutorial! Makes me feel like I severely fell short on my gift wrapping this year! Maybe I'll go raid my ribbon stash and start fluffing! I just found your blog and love it! Merry Christmas and all the best for 2009!

[Aubrey]

Awesome--thanks!

[Penny Mothershead]

I just want to wish you both a Merry Christmas. I am sure next year will be even bigger for you. You are a major talent and have no where to go but up. Your ideas are always fun and instructional. You are a force to be reckoned with. Penny

[tricia]

Oh Eddie, Thank you so much! I've always wanted to know how to make those beautiful bows.

[Anna Spiro]

Merry Christmas Eddie & Jaithan!! Can't wait to continue reading your fantastic posts in 2009!! All the best for the season!
x
Anna

[Rebecca Vipperman]

thanks so much for the instructions!

[Donna]

Thank You Eddie I will try and do that without being all thumbs. Merry Christmas to you and Jaithan . Where's your tree , been looking forward to seeing how you decorated it. Donna

[Pat]

Beautiful!

Thanks so much for the tutorial, Eddie!

Happy Holidays!

[Margaret]

Thank you so much, Eddie! I've always wanted to know how to tie a ribbon like that! I hope I remember the technique! :D

I just discovered your blog fairly recently, and I'm so glad I did. It's wonderful! Good luck to you and Jaithan in all your ventures in future. And Happy Holidays!

[Evy]

Magical and gorgeous!

xoxo
Evy

[Kathryn]

Thanks for the tutorial Eddie. Love all that you do. I await anxiously for all ideas from you in 2009. Best wishes to you and yours!

[Marlene Barnes]

Thanks for sharing such an elegant trick! That gift opened up just like in the movies! Love it, Eddie you are the best!

[Content in a Cottage]

Eddie...That was an awesome video! Thanks for the tutorial! Just in time too since I have yet to wrap even one present. Merry Christmas! ♥Rosemary

[liz aiello]

Eddie, you are the greatest! love, love, LOVE your blog. I learn something new everyday.

Can't wait to see what happens for you in 2009.

Happy Holidays!
liz aiello

[Karena]

I have always wanted to know how to make a ribbon like that! Thank you Eddie!

[jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam]

You are awesome for posting this. I was just grimacing at my ugly presents under the tree...all the kids' wrapping, I tell you. Maybe next year...eye candy. :)

[LIBERTY POST EDITOR]

Merry Christmas from Canada Eddie! I'm loving your blog, work and talent. Can't wait to see your ideas in 2009!

[Amp]

Always adorable, Eddie!

Looking forward to 2009 :)

[Melinda]

That is so beautiful and so easy - you don't know how I have been struggling with ribbon for the last two weeks!!! Why oh why couldn't you have posted this two weeks ago??? Merry Christmas!

[Lee]

I am locked in my bedroom wrapping presents and decided to check your blog! What a coincidence!!!! My presents are going to be gorgeous!
I love you guys and can't wait for the '09 Blog Season!

[hanako66]

Hi Eddie, Thanks for the cool tip! I just wanted to wish you and Jaithan a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year! I look forward to learning more from you in 2009 and watching your new company grow (and maybe a shopping trip in LA!!??!!). Thank you for your wisdom, wit, and charm! hugs and kisses, Aline

[Arlynn]

So, so smart! Thanks for the wrapping tips!!!