Making the Perfect Bough or Bow?

Ribbon is a staple in Papercrafting today. I use ribbon in layouts or as a delicate embellishment on cards. Making nice neat bows has always been a challenge. I find myself wasting more time trying to tie a perfect bow than actually creating. Finally a fool-proof solution and if I can do it, anyone can. I came across this in a magazine from the UK and had to try it. It really works and I am thrilled. So do you want to see how it works?





Instructions


(1) I made this little gadget out of scrap pine wood, dowels and my little Fiskars Hand Drill. It took me less than 5 minutes to put together. (I did need someone to hold the block while I drilled with my handy dandy drill)


(2) Take your ribbon (approx 6 inches in length) and place around the dowels.

(3) Cross over (as if you were tying a knot)

(4) Take end piece and pull under the ribbon (behind the dowels).

(5) Now take end piece and flip over the top

(6) Securely tie a knot

(7) Take ribbon off the dowels and Voila!! Here's the Final Product! Just trim the ends and your ready to make another. You're probably saying what I said earlier
"Now why didn't I think of this"


Hope you like the tutorial! Have a wonderful week!

TTFN
grace :)

Card Case Holder Tutorial

Here are the materials needed:
2 sheets of card stock (you can also use designer paper, however it should be sturdy and double sided)
adhesive
cutting and scoring tools
scissors


Step 1
Cut both sheets of card stock to 8 ¼ x 7 ½ inches

Step 2
Score on the 8 ¼ side of both sheets at the ½ inch mark and turn to the other side of the sheet.

Step 3
Score at the 1 ¾ inch mark and 2 inch mark (both sheets).


Step 4
Score on the 7 ½ side of both sheets at ¾ inch mark and 1 inch mark; turn and do the same on the other side.

Step 5
You will have a sheet that looks like this.

Step 6
Cut the squares on all 4 sides of both sheets.


Step 7
Fold all scored lines inward (careful around the 1/4 inch score lines).

Step 8
Place adhesive on 1 of the ½ inch center folds and adhere the other sheet on top of it.


Step 9
Now you have one piece. Place adhesive on the outer folds and adhere to the folded in sides. This will now take shape of a card case. Do this to both sides.


Step 10
Add cards and envelopes inside for gifts. If you are decorating the outer box, remember to decorate prior to step 9.



There are lots of options with this case. You can add ribbons, magnets, buttons to close the case. Also the size can be adjusted for most any envelope size you are working with. This tutorial is for an A2 card/envelope.

Enjoy and if you need a template feel free to email blog@windycityscrapbooking.com and we'll get one out to you.