Gift Bow with Split Tails

Fold both straight center lines and both diagonals, then open the paper.

Bring the straight creases inward and flatten the sheet into a layered square.

Keep the closed corner at the top and align the open edges below it.

Fold the closed top corner downward to make a small triangular crease, then unfold it.

Open the sheet fully. Pinch the four sides along the marked creases to raise the small square in the center.

Press the small center square downward while bringing the two sides inward.

Guide the side layers together until the center square sits neatly between them.

Flatten the packet into the five-sided shape shown.

Fold both upper edges toward the center to create narrow triangular flaps.

Turn the upper flap over as indicated. Repeat the same edge folds on the other face.

Separate the layers carefully while keeping the small square knot folded.

Open the sheet into a diamond with a small square in the center and four raised edge folds.

Turn the sheet over and cut only along the four marked diagonal creases. Stop at the ends of the marked lines so the center remains connected.

After cutting, turn the upper loose flap downward.

Fold the side edges inward along the dotted horizontal guides.

Lift the flap again, fold the lower part along its guide, and cut the central lower section to separate the tails. Fold the flap down again.

Tuck the two outer pointed ends into the center knot to form the loops. Turn over and optionally cut small V-shaped notches in the tail ends.