These big fluffy bows are great to use on packages, in centerpieces, or even as Christmas tree topper.  You can make them as large or as small as you need by differing the length of the bow loops, and make it as full as you like by adding more loops.  It's all up to you.

For a bow that really holds its shape, use wired edged ribbon (we did in the photo below).  This bow will work with regular ribbon too, it will just give you a softer look.

Using your template, begin wrapping the ribbon around.  The more times you wrap, the fuller your finished bow will be.  For the bow in the photo we wrapped about 8 times.

Holding the ends, carefully remove the wrapped ribbons from the cardstock template.  Flatten out the wrapped ribbons, then take your scissors and cut a small notch in the middle of the ribbon, one notch cut from each side.  This step is optional, you can often get away without it, but it will make finishing the bow a little easier.

Use the wire tie to cinch the ribbon together where you cut the notches.

Now it''s time to separate the loops.  Grab the top loop and pull it away from the others, giving it a half-twist as you do so.  Continue separating and twisting the loops until they're all separated.

Arrange and fluff out the loops to make a full bow like in the photo below.

Use as a Tree Topper
Don't limit these bows to gift packages.  The blue tree below shows one of these bows being used as a topper for a Christmas tree.