Christmas is around the corner. Why not use your old magazines to make the bows to top your presents? How about orange had a great tutorial on how to do it:
In gift wrap emergencies when you've got the present but need some wrapping, here's an idea for turning a magazine page into a bow. (There may be better ways to stick this thing together, but I used what I had on hand: staples and adhesive glue dots)
Cut a magazine page lengthwise into 9 strips, 3/4" wide. Leave 3 of the strips full length. Cut one inch off 3 of the strips. Cut two inches off 2 of the strips. Cut the last strip down to 3 1/2" long.
Twist each strip to form a loop at both ends and staple it in the center. Shape the last, short strip into a circle and secure it with a glue dot.
Layer the 3 longest pieces on top of each other, spacing them evenly and securing each with a glue dot. Add the next two groups of pieces, doing the same. And finally, stick the loop into the center.
Use other papers, like a map of your city. Here's Chicago. Anybody see your street?











5 comments:
Omgosh I love this ! How clever :) great tut!
What a great idea - can't wait to try it.
This is terrific! I'm sharing this one over at my blog. Great idea to sell at craft fairs as well!
Holey Camole Macarole!!! WOW!!! This is a fantastic idea and THANK YOU for the picture tutorial!!!! What an unbelievable way to customize your gifts! :>
How clever is this! Love the idea. :)
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