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It never fails, when I go to wrap a present, I realize that I don't have ribbon or bows. So over time, I've figured out some simple ways to create bows out of paper!
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I have a lot of scrap paper with all kinds of mixed media layers and techniques on that paper.
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A simple bow is really easy to create with thick paper (like watercolor paper or cardstock.
Start with a strip of paper and fold each side into a loop.
Using hot glue, glue each edge down.
Add a smaller strip the the center.
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The last step is to add two strips of paper glued to the back of the bow.
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You can also create a variation of that simple bow by cutting your paper into a bow tie shape.
Next, fold each edge into the middle to create two loops and glue down.
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Add a strip to the middle.
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Add tails to the bottom to finish off the bow.
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You can also create gift bows by cutting strips of paper- it helps to have those strips of paper the same width. I cut my strips around 3/4".
I cut 5 strips, leaving 2 of those strips the original length (11 inches) and then I cut off about 1/2" from 2 of the strips and then 3/4" from 1 strip.
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Next, twist each strip to form a loop at each end and glue in the center.
Layer the twisted strips on top of each other- the longest at the bottom and smaller at the top. Secure with glue as you layer.
These bows work best with lighter weight paper.
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3 comments:
These are great! Thanks for the ideas.
your brilliant!!!!!! what a great idea.TFS
Awesome! These look great and are so unique.
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