Merry Christmas Bow

For all of you out there who are wrapping those last-minute gifts, you may want to give these bows a try. They're so adorable and add a person touch those packaged bows cannot.

Cut felt into 9 strips, 3/4" wide. Leave 3 of the strips full length. Cut one inch off 3 of the strips. Cut two inches off 2 of the strips. Cut the last strip down to 3 1/2" long.

Twist each strip to form a loop at both ends and staple it in the center. Shape the last, short strip into a circle and secure it with a glue dot.

Layer the 3 longest pieces on top of each other, spacing them evenly and securing each with a glue dot. Add the next two groups of pieces, doing the same. And finally, stick the loop into the center.

Jessica from How About Orange shows you how to make these bows with pages from a magazine and even a map (great idea for a host gift for out-of-town friends and family)