The festive “Magic Bow” ... yours and only yours with “Sasheen” brand Ribbon

None so fair, none so foolproof as the one and only “Magic Bow”.

Let it be the basis for beauty of all your be-ribboned holiday gift wraps.

“MAGIC BOW” INSTRUCTIONS

To use later as “tie” ribbon, cut off 8″ length of “Sasheen.” Tear in half lengthwise.

PRE-FAB STAGE:

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(a) Cut 2 to 3 yards of ribbon, depending on size of bow you wish. Form a circle and tape end in place. Roll up ribbon.

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(b) Press circle together and fold in half. Start from outside edge and cut off corners, leaving ⅛″ center.

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(c) Using “tie” ribbon, knot securely at center notch.

COMPLETING THE “MAGIC BOW”:

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(d) Pull out inside loop to left, then down and across center 6 notch with twist.

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(e) Repeat this action, pulling out next inside loop to right.

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(f) Continue alternating loops until all are pulled out at both ends.

Left row, top to bottom:

(Just a few of the lovely effects possible with “Magic Bows”.)

FRANKLY FEMININE. Christmas Stripe “Decorette” brand Ribbon makes this lacy and lovely “Magic Bow”.

BOWS APLENTY. A pair of contrasting “Magic Bows” on Bows wrapping paper.

BERRY BRIGHT. Large red “Magic Bow” of “Sasheen” Ribbon. For extra elegance, tape holly sprigs or pine under bow.

Right row, top to bottom:

FROSTY SNOWMAN. Three “Magic Bows” form snowman. For hat, nose and eyes, tape paper shapes to bow.

SUITCASE CHARMER. For handle, tape length of “Sasheen” to banding ribbon. Add a pair of pert “Magic Bows”.

TWIN TRIM. Candy-striped “Magic Bow” teams with matching paper, aglow with snowmen.

Ask for the “Magic Bow” ribbons—instructions on every roll.

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