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CHRISTMAS IN JULY BLOG HOP- day 1

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY BLOG HOP

JOIN US EACH DAY, JULY 28-31 FOR CHRISTMAS FUN, TUTORIALS AND INSPIRATION. THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR LEAVING COMMENTS ON THE DESIGN TEAM'S BLOGS AND PRIZES FOR TRYING OUR TUTORIALS.  YOU WILL HAVE 2 WEEKS TO ADD YOUR PROJECT FOR US TO SEE SO THERE IS NO EXCUSE NOT TO JOIN IN THE FUN. 

Please Hop along with us!! 
 You could win one of the MFP Stamp Shop Christmas stamp sets. Just comment on the following blogs ( don't forget this one ) each day for more chances to win! ( You do NOT need to comment on on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly.) Try one of the 3 tutorials shown during the Hop and add your photo to the Inlinkz at the bottom of the post. The winners will be announced on AUG. 15, 2015 right here on the MFP Stamp Shop Blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. ( HINT: The more you comment the more chances you have to win. And comments on the MFP blog count twice. ) The deadline for commenting and posting pics of your projects is Friday Aug. 14, 2015 at 10:00 PM EST.

Tutorials
July 28--Christmas Candy Nugget Cake by Lois
July 29-Micro wave popcorn package perfect for a stocking stuffer by Vickie
July 31--K-Cup holder by Lois

Let's get started !!
This is a tutorial that I have done at demostrations, kids parties!!

Featured stamp set is "Please Snow 2014"

DYI GIFT BOWS
by Sandy Hentzel

ITEMS NEEDED:

  • 8.5x11 copier paper 
  • paper trimmer
  • adhesive
  • stamp set
  • stamp block
  • color inks
INSTRUCTIONS: 

 1. Using the stamps, block and ink, randomly stamp the image all over the paper
covering entire area to make your pattern paper background.

2. Cut your paper in strips using the paper trimmer as follows:

  • 3 strips- 10 1/2 x 3/4"
  • 3 strips- 9 1/2 x 3/4"
  • 2 strips- 8 1/2 x 3/4"
  • 1 strip- 3 1/2 x 3/4"

3. Loop one strip into a figure 8 and using adhesive, glue ends together 
in the middle.

Do this for all strips except for the 3 1/2" one. You will make a loop with that piece.



4. Starting with the largest strips, start forming the base of the bow, gluing
each piece down on top of the other.

5. Then going to the next largest (9 1/2) and then the smaller 2 strips (8 1/2), 
keep stacking the strips in top of each other until you form the bow, ending with the
3 1/2 loop in the very center.

6. OPTIONAL: To finish off the bow, punch out an 1 1/2" circle and stamp 
a cute image or sentiment. Adhere to the top loop.

And here is the completed bow. With practice you can make this bow in less
that 5 min. 


Misc. tips:
  • Using copier paper makes it easier to form figure 8 loops, so you want to use a light weight paper.
  • You can use magazine, newspapers and gift wrap to make your bows.
  • Instead of adhesive you can use a stapler to fasten loops together. Score tape is another favorite of mine, especially if the paper is heavier.

Here's the Design Team Line Up

Pat
Sandy - HERE!!!
Sue - NEXT!!!!
Enjoy the Hop. Come back each day for more Christmas fun. We hope to inspire you to start your Christmas cards and projects.  Get to work on the tutorials, show us what you made and check back on August 15 to see if you are a winner. 



I hope your enjoyed today's project. I would love if you were a follower. Let me know so I can follow back. Thanks for stopping by, ps: Also, you can join up at my Challenge/Tutorial Blog: Scrapbook Blessings Club and Facebook group: Scrapbook Blessings Club for more fun, games, inspiration, tips and techniques. Have a blessed day! Follow my blog with Bloglovin
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  1. Vickie YJuly 28, 2015 at 1:04 AM

    Great bow project, Sandy.

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  2. stamping sueJuly 28, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    Well done! I will have to try out this bow.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  3. Karen (TLgirl353)July 28, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Sandy- Love it and your photos explaining your creative process is terrific.

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  4. JaneJuly 28, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Great tutorial Sandy and a beautiful bow!

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  5. LoisJuly 28, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Super idea, Sandy. A great way to match your bow with your wrapping paper. Thanks for the clear instructions.

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  6. Kren KurtsJuly 28, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    Sandy, thanks for the tut on making these bows. I hope I remember where I saw it, LOL. TFS! kReN

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  7. Terri WinskeJuly 28, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    This is a great tutorial - thanks so much for your clear instructions. I'm not one that buys bows for packages because they usually get squished, but I really like this idea and can see me making a lot of these!

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  8. Robyn OliverJuly 28, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Hi Sandy thank you so much for the bow tutorial... always wondered how they made those bows and your instruction enable one to custom make to match a card. Fabulous

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  9. loulouAugust 2, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Thank you very much for the tutorial. Lots of work but amazing results.

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