2torial #0611: Learn2 Giftwrap a Present (continued) Add a ribbon (classic style) A classic way to add ribbon is to wrap it around the middle of the package. Cut the ribbon so that the two ends are at least twice as long as the package. With the bottom of the package face-up, slip the ribbon underneath the top side. Cross the ribbon ends on the bottom side, and turn them sharply 90 degrees. The ribbon should fold neatly against itself and hold the package together a bit. Continue with both ribbon-ends out to the two unadorned sides. Gently flip the box over and bring them together at the top. Tie a bow as snug as possible. You should have enough ribbon so that there is at least as much remaining of the two ends as the length of the loops in the bow. To make it a little fancier, cut the ribbon at a diagonal or in a swallow's tail (inverted v-shape that leaves two skinny tails). If you are really good, you can fold the wrapping paper as described in Step 4 and Step 5, making the creases as indicated but not using any tape. The ribbon tied in the fashion just described can hold the entire package together--with the added thrill of popping the whole thing open when the recipient pulls on one of the ends of the bow. Neat stuff! Step 9