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November, 2007         "How To" of the Month

Have you ever wrapped a gift only to realize you didn't have a matching bow? Here is the solution- make your own. You can use heavier wrapping paper or double-sided patterned scrapbook paper, which can be found at any craft store. Be creative and enjoy yourself.

You might try making your own bows for Christmas or Hanukkah gifts. The receiver will be guaranteed of a unique bow not found anywhere else. And the gift will be that much more appreciated because you took time to personalize the wrapping.

How to Make a Paper Bow
by Jessica Crawford

on Splitcoaststampers.com

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6" x 12" piece Double Sided Patterned Paper

Paper Cutter

Pop-Up Glue Dots (tiny foam squares that are sticky on both sides- find at any craft store)

Adhesive

Brads (find different sizes at any craft store)

1/16" Circle Punch or the smallest punch you can find.


Step By Step

Step 1

Step 1.
Cut 8 strips of 1" x 6", 4 strips of 1" x 5", and 1 strip of 1" x 4". It's important to cut the 1" x 4" strip before cutting the 1" x 5" strips. (see picture for visual of how strips will be cut)


Step 2

Step 2.
Take 4 - 1" x 6" strips with pattern "A" face up and put adhesive on one end of each strip.

Take the other 4 - 1" x 6" strips with pattern "B" face up and put adhesive on one end of each strip.

Take the 4 - 1" x 5" strips with pattern "A" face up and put adhesive on one end of each strip.

Take the 1" x 4" strip with pattern side "B" face up and put adhesive on one end.


Step 3

Step 3.
Wrap the 1" x 6" strips and the 1" x 5" strips as shown.


Step 4



Step 4

Step 4.
Wrap the 1" x 4" strip as shown.


Step 5

Step 5.
Use the 1/16" circle punch to punch a whole at the bottom of each "petal".


Step 6

Step 6.
Use a brad and attach the "petals" together.


Step 8

Step 7.
Place a Pop-Up Glue Dot in the center of each layer.


Step 8



Step 8

Step 8.
Stack each layer by alternating patterns.


Step 8

Step 9.
Finished bow.


 

Directions from Splitcoaststampers.com





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