Feb 26, 2011

Magazine Gift Bow Project

Here's a clever little idea that I found over at How About Orange for when you have a great gift for someone but forgot to get wrapping paper.


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 some glue.


Layer the 3 longest pieces on top of each other, spacing them evenly and securing each with a staple.


Add the next two groups of pieces, doing the same. And finally, stick the loop into the center with some more glue.


Why not try out other decorative paper like a map or left-over wallpaper. Anything that has a little bit of colour would look great.

2 comments:

  1. The result of this project is far better than the bows retailed in greeting card shops, lots of fun too, well done.

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  2. That's great. They really are so easy to make. It saves you a bit of money too. Which is always a good thing.

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