DIY: how to make your own bow.

These easy-to-make bows will be gracing a few of my presents this year. I've found a lot of inspiration in magazines lately. This one is from Whole Living. Enjoy!

Making a Bow (found in whole living)

What you'll need:

• Magazine pages or any other paper material you want to use (you'll need one page per bow)
• Scissors or a paper cutter
• Double-sided tape
• A ruler
• A pencil

1. Cut the page lengthwise into nine 3/4-inch-thick strips of the following heights: 

• Three 11" strips
• Three 10" strips
• Two 9" strips
• One 3.5" strip

2. Twist each strip to form a loop at each end. Make a circle out of the smallest (3.5") strip.

3. Secure the ends with a piece of double-stick tape.

4. Layer and stick, starting with the longest strips. End with the circle in the center.