Not exactly sure why but I used to think that making this bow was beyond my reach. It always seemed far too complicated, and I thought that special skills were needed to make it properly. Besides, I didn't quite like its look as it was usually made of plastic ribbon.

I wouldn't have changed my mind if I hadn't stumbled on a few simple tutorials for Magazine Page Gift Bows on DIY websites while searching the web. The best thing about them is that bows are made from reused magazine pages (and that's a real turn on for upcycling maniac!). The procedure turned out to be so simple that, after a few minutes, I was a happy owner of the bow that was self-made eco-beauty!

We liked this green and inexpensive idea so much that we decided to make our version of the tutorial. We hope you'll find it as interesting and helpful as we had, and that you'll grace your presents for Mother's Day this year with Magazine Page Gift Bows! We'll be more than happy if you post pictures of your gift bows below and give us some feedback on the way we presented the idea.

What you need:

First, be sure you have all needed tools and supplies at hand :) Time to start!

Take your magazine and cut out a page that you like the most. Then place it vertically on a table.

This is how your strips will look like after twisting and stapling.

Finally, stick the loop into the center.