So we already know how versatile the envelope punch board is right? Well today I am showing you how to create your own paper bows using the punch board. So even if it’s not entirely new to you, there is always something to learn and to inspire someone else with. So here goes…

With the festive season coming up and loads of wrapping going to happen pretty soon, we are going to make some bows using our paper scraps.

• • Step 1

    Cut various strips of patterned papers. Mine measures 8×1” for the bow and 4×1¼” for the base of the bow.

• • Step 2

    Insert the 8” strip so that the left edge reaches to the 4” mark.

• • Step 3

    Punch the centre portion of the strip.

• • Step 4

    Flip over the strip and line up the left edge again to the 4” mark and punch again.

• • Step 5

    The centre of your bow has now been punched.

• • Step 6

    Position the edges of the paper strip inside the punch area and punch the corners to shape them.

• • Step 7

    Repeat on both sides.

• • Step 8

    Fold the sides over and use a small amount of adhesive to hold them in place.

• • Step 9

    Position the 4” strip in the centre of the punch area and punch.

• • Step 10

    Repeat the punching of the centre for the other side of the base of your bow.

• • Step 11

    Use a small strip of barcode paper and create a wrap around for the centre of your bow.

• • Step 12

    Adhere the bow to your base using adhesive.

And there you have a really special bow made in a few minutes using your left-over paper scraps. The possibilities are endless for these little bows. Dress them up or down and create them in all sizes and colours – perfect for the festive season.

And don’t forget to try the Christmas bows on your cards too.

 

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Products Used

• AC 71277-0 We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board
• LPP0021 Lady Pattern Paper Basic Essentials Damask – Onyx Black
• LPP0014 Lady Pattern Paper Basic Essentials Little Star – Red Pop
• TB 62191 Tombow Mono Multi Glue

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