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Christmas in July Blog Hop

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Welcome to Day 1 of the 
Get ready for some great ideas that you can start creating now for Christmas.
Along the way today, you'll find card and gift ideas, a scrapbook layout page or two 
and even a couple great decorating ideas. 

We hope this hop gets you in the holiday spirit a little early this year. 

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Now on with the hop!

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So for this blog hop, I want to show you one of my favorite tutorials. No more paying for bows when you can make them yourself!!!

DYI GIFT BOWS
by Sandy Hentzel

ITEMS NEEDED:
Featured stamp set is "Please Snow 2014" from MFP Stamp Shop


  • 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.

Your next stop is 

Here is today's hop line-up in case you get lost along the way.

Be sure to hop tomorrow too for even more great holiday projects and ideas. 
You can start tomorrow at Theresa's blog. 

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,
 

Comments

  1. TinstarJuly 24, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    Fabulous gift bows. Thanks for an easy to follow tutorial.

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  2. Barbara BJuly 24, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    Cute bow and your instructions are so easy to follow.

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  3. Denise S.July 25, 2015 at 12:48 AM

    Cute idea. I never thought to make my own bows and you could coordinate them with your paper.

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  4. UnknownJuly 25, 2015 at 1:25 AM

    Thank you so much for the instructions I am going to try making my own bows now!

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  5. Golden Goddess DesignsJuly 25, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    absolutely gorgeous! what a fantastic job! next time I need a special bow, I think I can do this!

    Alicia

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  6. CADC BlogJuly 25, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Great project! Love the step by step. Thanks for hopping with me.

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  7. Sarah BiswabicJuly 25, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Wow! Thank you for sharing how to make a cute bow.

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  8. MirandaJuly 25, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    I love making homemade bows!!! Yours is ADORABLE!!!!!

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  9. Katydid CardsJuly 25, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    What a great project idea...great instructions, too! Looking forward to trying this and saving bucks, too!

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  10. Tina CampbellJuly 25, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Oh WOWOWOWOW look how fun this is :) Thanks for the project idea I think I'll be giving this a try this year :)

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  11. mamawcindyJuly 25, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Love It! I had made a few of these a long time ago. I forgot all about them. Thanks for reminding me.

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  12. janice hughesJuly 25, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Beautiful! I have never tried making a bow!

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  13. AnneleiseJuly 25, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    That is awesome! I have never tried one of these before! Can't wait to try it!

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  14. HaideeJuly 25, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    I love making my own bows too
    yours is a adorable with that cute image one top TFS

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  15. Sunflower HolliJuly 25, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    This is amazing! I am so doing this!

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  16. LadybugJuly 25, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    5 min. to make that?? Nah uh! Would take 5 hrs. for me. Just kiddin'! :-) Adorable bow! TFS! :-)

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  17. Barbara GreenbergJuly 25, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    What a great tutorial. I"m going to do this myself for sure. I love it.

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  18. C'est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLCJuly 25, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    what a cool idea! TFS. I've been following you for a while. It’s nice participating in the Christmas in July blog hop with you!

    La-Vie B.
    Follow me at C’est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLC

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  19. Carrie kJuly 25, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    awesome! new idea for me

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  20. SalncltsJuly 25, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Beautiful bows! I will have to come back and try to make those! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  21. Debbie BonczekJuly 25, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    Love the bows, and while I've made bows, I've never stamped the background to make one. Very cool.

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  22. Cropalcoholic!!July 25, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    How clever. Love it!! I am sure that all your Christmas packages will look stunning! Thanks for hopping with me today.

    Sharondalyn

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  23. Sandy S. (CraftyCreations)July 26, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Love your bow. I will have to try making those. Following your blog now. :)

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  24. AlvinaJuly 26, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Wow that is an awesome Christmas bow, u did a great job!

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  25. UnknownJuly 29, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    I love this idea! Thanks for the great tutorial!

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  26. AshleyJuly 30, 2015 at 10:47 PM

    What a great tutorial! Love your bow! Enjoyed being in the hop with you!

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  27. UnknownJuly 31, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    so much fun! thanks for the tutorial!

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  28. Daisylove CreationsAugust 1, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    OMG, how stinkin cute is this?! I will need to try this out, thanks for the tutorial and inspiring!! Enjoyed being in this hop with you :0)

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  29. UnknownNovember 29, 2016 at 12:47 PM

    Woooooooooow !!!!!!! What a blog !!!!!! I will have to try making those. Following your blog now. :)

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