Read, Wrap Recycle: Make Bows from Magazines – Whole Living Live Green

Paper bags, old newspapers, fabric scraps — you're probably already using them for eco-friendly gift wrap. But did you know you could create beautiful bows from the pages of our magazine?

You'll need a page per bow (best if mostly one color) and some double-sided tape.

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Cut the page lengthwise into nine 3/4-inch-thick strips of heights shown: Three at 11 inches, three at 10 inches, two at 9 inches, and one at 3 1/2 inches.

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Twist each strip to form loops at both ends. Make a circle out of the smallest.

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Secure the ends with a piece of double-sided tape.

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

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