Monday, July 23, 2012

Super Easy Paper Bows



Hi, Everybody! Today I would like to show you how to make a Super Easy Paper Bow to decorate any of your gifts with a little of your own personal style.


Step 1:

Gather the following items:

-Your favorite pattern 12"x12" paper. (I chose Florentine (Product# X7153B) B&T Duos Paper from CTMH)

-Paper Trimmer (Product# Z1783)

-Tombo Mono Adhesive (Product# 1514)

-Stapler

-Glue Dots (Product# 1772)


Step 2:

Once you have gathered everything that you need, cut your paper into 3/4 inch strips. Leave 6 of the strips full size. Cut 1 inch off 4 of the strips. Cut 2 inches off 1 of the strips. And lastly cut 1 strip down to 5 inches. The remaining strips put aside as backup fillers.



Step 3:

Twist each strip with loose loops on each side (except for the 5inch strip). Secure the ends to the center with the double sided tape. Then take the 5 inch strip & form it into a circle & secure it with a glue dot.




Step 4:

Take 3 of the larger pieces & layer them on top of each other. Make sure to space them evenly & secure the center with a staple. Repeat process with remaining 3 large pieces. Then stack & secure the 2 pieces with a glue dot.




Step 5:

Take 4 of the 11 inch pieces & layer them on top of each other. Make sure to space them evenly & secure the center with a staple. Then stack & secure it to the center of the bow with a glue dot.


Step 6:

Take the 10 inch piece & secure it to the center of the bow with a glue dot.


Step 7:

Finally, take the 5 inch loop & place it into the center before securing it. If it looks like the bow may need some extra loops then take one of your extra strips & cut it down to 10 inches. Twist the strip with 2 loops on each side, secure it the center of bow & then secure the 5 inch loop. If it doesn't need the extra loop then secure the 5 inch loop to the center.




That's it, Your Done! Get busy making your bows today as the Holiday's are rapidly approaching us.

5 comments:

  1. great tutorial, I'll have to give this a try

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  2. Love the paper bows! I had my Hostess Club make them at Christmas time....(I'm following you now too!!) :-)

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  3. Great instructions for the bow! TFS! Thanks for following me! As soon as blogger will allow me to, I will become a follower of you! It's being fussy right now! Ugh! I'll keep trying!

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  4. YEA!!!I just made mine. Thanks for all the info! I'm a follower! (soon as I hit enter! Hehe!) I just gotta know, how on earth do you have time for everything you do? You are an amazing woman!

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  5. Nice Tutorial! :D

    Fellow Damask Diva! Have a fabulous and inspired day!

    ~I hope you can take a moment to pop over to www.mywatermelonmoon.com and checkout my (relatively new) blog! I a follower of yours and would love you to give some blog love as a follower of mine! :) Happy Crafting!

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