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Monday, November 2, 2009

Make a gift bow from a magazine page

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:

Michelle said...

Omgosh I love this ! How clever :) great tut!

Sheila said...

What a great idea - can't wait to try it.

CraftyLyra said...

This is terrific! I'm sharing this one over at my blog. Great idea to sell at craft fairs as well!

Karen said...

Holey Camole Macarole!!! WOW!!! This is a fantastic idea and THANK YOU for the picture tutorial!!!! What an unbelievable way to customize your gifts! :>

Michelle said...

How clever is this! Love the idea. :)

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