from the top. then cut it in half as shown above.
separate the pieces. then take a piece and unfold it, roll it up in the middle, twist it, and fold it in half. put a dot of hot glue a little below the folded part, you want to make sure there is enough room to slide ribbon or twine through. then squeeze the two sides together. let the glue dry.
for the bows fold the ribbon looped around 2 or 3 times. tie a ribbon tightly around the middle. spread out the two looped pieces on one side and then stick your finger into the loop to round them out. repeat 