DIY Gift Bow for Personalized Presents!

It's the little things that make gift-giving and getting extra special - like this personalized gift bow to decorate your presents! You'll save money and recycle those gorgeous magazines and wrapping papers by making these simple bows yourself, instead of buying a big bag of plain ones! This is a great project to do with kids because all you need to do is repeat the same step until you end up with a work of art! 1. Cut a magazine page lengthwise into 9 strips, 3/4" wide. Leave 3 of the strips full length. Cut one inch off 3 of the strips. Cut two inches off 2 of the strips. Cut the last strip down to 3 1/2" long. 2. Twist each strip to form a loop at both ends and staple it in the center. Shape the last, short strip into a circle and secure it with a glue dot. 3. Layer the 3 longest pieces on top of each other, spacing them evenly and securing each with a glue dot. Add the next two groups of pieces, doing the same. And finally, stick the loop into the center.

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