Cut Out + Keep

Polk A Dot Bows

So cute, so swell, all's TapeSwell.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/polk-a-dot-bows • Posted by jesika_galaxia

Super easy and cute! TapeSwell packaging tape is SO PRETTY and easy to work with.

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

0 h 20

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Super easy and cute! TapeSwell packaging tape is SO PRETTY and easy to work with.

Instructions

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    Gather all of your tools. The lace pictured here was gifted to me, so I do not know what brand it is. :(

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    The is for a LARGE bow. Measure out 4 pieces of tape about 3 1/4"-3 1/2" long. Use the fine tip marker to mark it, if need be.

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    After you have the 4 pieces, take 2 of them and stick them together. The pieces need to be horizontal and the long edge should overlap about 1/4". Do the same with the other 2 pieces. You can use an xacto knife to trim up any edges and gently pop any air bubbles you might find. The tape needs to be nice and smooth.

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    Next cut a thin strip (about 3" long, 1/4" wide), this will be used as the center of the bow. Fold the tape sheet accordion style. Wrap the strip snugly around the center of the sheet. And you're done! :D **You can save the rest of the tape for other bows or cover the edges for a cleaner look.**

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    If you want to make a LITTLE bow, just cut 2 pieces of tape 2 1/4"-2 1/2" long. Assembly like the large bow and you're done! :D

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    I fancified (is that even a word??) most of the bows with some scrap lace I had. You add the lace between the tape.(Make sure to press hard!) You can give it a fuller lace edge or cut the lace in half for "just enough" lace.

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    Now that you have the bows, do whatever you want with them! Add them to a headband (my daughter the model, lol), glue it to a pin or clip, or you can thread a chain or satin necklace through it. :) Enjoy the whimsy of the bows.