There is no need to be exact just cut your strips of paper,
glue the bows and then stick it all together.
How many strips you'll need will depend on their width and length. I have my sizes listed at end of post. You'll need about 6 - 12 strips. Make the last few a little shorter so they sit better inside.
Fold the strips in half just so you know roughly where the ends need to meet.
Take one end and fold it around and then you'll need to do the same with the other end.
Place a little glue on the back and stick them down.
Repeat with the other strips.
Then its just a dab of glue and assemble
Give it a bit of tweaking and you're done! Tadah!
If you use thick paper or card you might need something to hold in place whilst it dries.
If you're making a thinner width bow you'll need more strips
Gigantic ones are way cool
I used floristry ribbon for this one. Ended up securing with a staple through the middle.
For this bow i used 3cm in width strips with :
3 x 32cm length
2 x 27cm length
1 x 20cm length
For this one i used 1cm width strips with :
6 x 26cm lengths
2 x 20cm lengths
2 x 18cm lengths
1 x 7cm length
You don't have to bee all Hallmark about it just cut and stick and everyone can have pretty bows!
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Wow-you make it look so simple. Will have to try it sometime x
ReplyDeleteit is simple :) test it out next time you're wrapping.
DeleteNow I am going to have to try this. Thought it was way more complicated than it is.
ReplyDeleteso did I ! Its so easy. you dont have to measure it out - just wing it you'll be right
DeleteWow, you're so clever, and soooo much more patient than me! :)
ReplyDeleteso are you! nice brownies wish i was one of your schools teachers.
Deletethanks for visiting
Awesome. What a great tutorial just in time for Christmas. :)
ReplyDeleteHow awesome is that? Something I do with my big girl in readiness for Xmas and we can use any ribbon - great thanks :)
ReplyDeleteyeah if it doesn't stick well just staple through the middle and it'll be good
Deletethanks for stopping by
That is so cool! I'm going to make a bunch for Xmas
ReplyDeleteexcellent to hear love! send me a pic xx
DeleteLove these, very clever. Wish I had the talent to do something like this!!
ReplyDeleteget your kids beautiful artwork and cut it up and make it into bows - family will love it.
Deletethanks for stopping by xx
They look awesome! I fail at arty stuff lol
ReplyDeleteyour son could do it i just saw his lovely french lady! thanks for stopping by x
DeleteI am totally doing this for the Xmas presents. Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteTHIS - you are amazing. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this post .... at such a good time as well with Christmas coming up.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea, I never thought to make them and would save so much money!
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