While I had the music sheets and hot glue out I figured I'd try to make some of these bows for my upcoming Christmas wrapping. I've seen them made with old book pages and even old magazines.
I know there's many different ways to make bows like this, but here's a quick tutorial of how I made mine:
I know there's many different ways to make bows like this, but here's a quick tutorial of how I made mine:
First cut some 3/4 inch strips from some sheet music.
You will need:
3 ~ 8.5 inch strips, 3 ~ 7 inch strips & 1 3 inch strip.
I twisted them around to make these shapes and hot glued them into place.
{note: you could also use double stick tape, glue dots, staples or whatever you have on hand}
Start assembling by taking the 3 larger ones and gluing them into a shape like this:
Continue with the second row and then the 1 smaller loop in the middle.
I chose some simple kraft brown paper and some twine to go with my bow.
I love these! You two are SO creative!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an awesome idea!!!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI L-O-V-E these!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've seen these made!!!
i agree they r super cool!
ReplyDeletethanks for the nice comment
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