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Hi everyone! Roree here, and I am back again with another Tuesday Tutorial for you. Today, I thought I would share a fun way to add a little pizzazz to your Christmas gifts this year. Add a gift bow!
Now I know you can buy these at the store, but your selection there can be limited, and they don't always have one that matches. Especially if you are creating a tag or other kind of packaging item for your gift.
Gift bows are pretty simple to make and just take a little time (and a strong adhesive) to create yourself.
To create a regular size bow (about 3.75 x 3.75 x 1.25"), you will need thirteen 0.75 x 4" strips of patterned paper. Fold and adhere the ends together on twelve of the strips. On the last strip, adhere the ends together creating a loop.
Layer and adhere four of the folded strips together. Do this for the other strips as well, creating three seperate layers and the center loop. Layer and adhere the layers together, turning the top layer slightly to fit in with the layer below. Finish by adhering the loop to the top center.
You can adjust the size of your bow by adjusting the size of your paper strips.
Also, try punching a border or using decorative scissors along one edge of each of the strips for a fancier look. (Note: If you are creating a gift bow with a decorative edge, you will need an extra paper strip to add to the center loop, so that each side of the loop has a decorative edge.)
Now all you need to do is add the bow to your package. and your gift will be read to go!
Let It Snow Gift Bag & Bow by Roree Rumph (Holiday Style)
I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial. If you get a chance to make your own, make sure to share it with us in the OA Flickr Gallery. We would love to see your creations!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
This is amassing love, love, love it. :)
Posted by: Kim M. Martin | January 08, 2012 at 06:05 AM
Pinned this on my Pinterest board. Thank you for the tutorial!
Posted by: Kim K. | December 16, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Too STINKIN CUTE! I love the handmade bows and have never seen them made with scrapping paper. AWESOME tutorial!
Posted by: Tonya Turvold | December 10, 2011 at 07:16 PM
What a fabulous bow and easy tutorial! thanks for the chance to win! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com
Posted by: Clare Dempsey | December 10, 2011 at 02:49 PM
I have always wanted to learn how to make a bow! Great tutorial!
Posted by: Candy S. | December 10, 2011 at 07:24 AM
Great tutorial. Perfect time to learn these too. TFS
Posted by: Darla Haverstock | December 09, 2011 at 09:05 PM
These are so cute! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Erika B | December 08, 2011 at 07:33 PM
Awesome tutorial! I posted to facebook to share with all my crafting friends!
Posted by: Ann | December 08, 2011 at 12:33 PM
they are very beautiful, especially with the double sided paper. But so much work! You are one paitent person.
Posted by: Laurel | December 08, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Love these bows!
Posted by: Donna Broussard | December 08, 2011 at 05:59 AM
The paper makes the difference on how cute they turn out! Great tutorial!!!
Posted by: Patti Jo | December 08, 2011 at 01:17 AM
OH thank you for the bow tutorial! What a great idea for those leftover scraps! And they are so pretty!
Posted by: Wendy Crowe | December 07, 2011 at 06:35 PM
those are adorable!!! can't wait to try it, thank you for sharing
Posted by: Marie Alkire | December 07, 2011 at 05:15 PM
Oh wow, I've never thought to try making my own! Thank you so much for the tutorial!
Posted by: LorraineN | December 07, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Really cute bows.
Posted by: Karen K | December 07, 2011 at 04:12 PM
Thanks for the bow tutorial. Love your product.
Posted by: Rosanne | December 07, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Love the simple instructions and beautiful results.
Posted by: Diane Miller | December 07, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Very cute Roree! I've done these in the past but I haven't made any this year. Time to pull it out! :)
Posted by: Court's Crafts | December 07, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Thanks for this great bow tutorial!!
Posted by: Lisa C. | December 07, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Wow - gorgeous bows!! Thanks for the hop!
Posted by: jackie | December 07, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Very nice project.
Posted by: Jan Schultheis | December 07, 2011 at 08:15 AM
This is a very good project.
Posted by: Jan Schultheis | December 07, 2011 at 08:13 AM
Wow How easy was that. I think I'll be making my own bows this year. Tfs and the tutorial was great.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Craine | December 07, 2011 at 08:02 AM
What an interesting idea for a one of a kind, custom bow! I would never have thought of doing that!
Posted by: Cyndee Scholet | December 07, 2011 at 06:16 AM
So beautiful!
Posted by: Ilana Polakiewicz | December 07, 2011 at 05:31 AM