Paper Bow

Banish cheap plastic bows to the trash and make your own pretty package decor.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut 8 strips of 1" x 6", 4 strips of 1" x 5", and 1 strip of 1" x 4". It's important to cut the 1" x 4" strip before you cut the 1" x 5" strips.

   

2. Step 2

   Take 4 - 1" x 6" strips with pattern "A" face up and put adhesive on one end of each strip.
   
   Take the other 4 - 1" x 6" strips with pattern "B" face up and put adhesive on one end of each strip.
   
   Take the 4 - 1" x 5" strips with pattern "A" face up and put adhesive on one end of each strip.
   
   Take the 1" x 4" strip with pattern side "B" face up and put adhesive on one end.

   

3. Step 3

   Wrap the 1" x 6" strips and the 1" x 5" strips as shown.

   

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5. Step 4

   Wrap the 1" x 4" strip as shown.

   

6. Step 5

   Use the 1/16" circle punch to punch a whole at the bottom of each "petal".

   

7. Step 6

   Use a brad and attach the "petals" together.

   

8. Step 7

   Place a Pop-Up Glue Dot in the center of each layer.
   

   

9. Step 8

   Stack each layer by alternating patterns.

   

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11. Step 9

    Finished bow.
    

    

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Paper Bow. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!