How to Make a Bow Out of Wrapping Paper
A wrapping paper bow can really complement your gift in a pinch. It allows you to have a matching ribbon or bow to finish off your gift without having to go out and buy one. It's a great cost-effective and green way to make a beautiful looking present. You can recycle old wrapping paper by making bows out of it, or mix and match the kinds of bows you use to create a little variety in the look of your gift.
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Instructions
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Measure out a 5-inch wide by 10-inch long piece of wrapping paper.
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Fold over a half inch all around the edge of the 5 by 10-inch piece of paper.
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Fold the sheet in half lengthwise. This will create a long 2-inch wide by 9-inch long sheet.
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Tape down the edge of the 2-inch wide by 9-inch long sheet.
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Fold the sheet into three 3-inch long sections. You will have two legs and a center piece. Make sure the left and right legs close over the center piece horizontally.
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Cut out a 5-inch square of wrapping paper.
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Fold a 1/2 inch all around the edge of the square.
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Fold the piece in half. This will create a 2-inch wide by 5-inch long strip with which you will finish your bow.
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Tape down the edge of the 2-inch wide by 5-inch long piece.
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Wrap the piece you finished in the last step around the center of the bow, and tape its edges at the back. This will finish your bow.
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Tape your bow to a gift.
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Actually, I strongly suggest people put some pictures in the eHow because I think that visual communications are one of the most important things ever, and in fact when there's no images, most times, I'll just ignore the page.
