[Illustration: Magic bow variations]
_Front row, left to right_:
FROU-FROU BOW. Pert, frilly! Make a pre-fab “Magic Bow”. Cut from outer
edge, crossing over ends of loops (a). Repeat at opposite end. Pull out
loops as in “Magic Bow”.
[Illustration: a]
SHOOTING STAR BOW. A two-tone beauty! Make the pre-fab “Magic Bow”,
starting by rolling together equal lengths of “Sasheen” in contrasting
colors. Make angle cuts at each end (b). Pull out loops as in “Magic
Bow”.
[Illustration: b]
PINWHEEL BOW. A whirl of color here in lacy “Decorette.” Tie a pre-fab
“Magic Bow” making only 6 or 7 turns for loop. Pull out all loops to
_one_ side (not left and right) and arrange (c).
[Illustration: c]
_Back row, left to right_:
PETITE WREATH. Make Petite Bows the “Magic Bow” way with _1 yard_ of
“Sasheen”. Use “tie” ribbon of contrasting color and knot to show. Tape
bows to box.
POINSETTIA BOW. A crush-proof traveler. With _1 yard_ of “Sasheen”, make
pre-fab “Magic Bow”. For petals, make cuts from outer edges toward loop
end (d). Pull out bottom petals from left to right, twisting so shiny
sides are up. Arrange top petals same way—no twisting needed. Nice
touch: Tape ribbon pennants or leaves under bows.
[Illustration: d]
TWO-IN-ONE BOW. Make pre-fab “Magic Bow” using _off-center_ cut (e).
Pull out long loops first and arrange in outer circle. Pull out shorter
loops for a bow-within-a-bow the easy way!
[Illustration: e]
[Illustration: table centerpiece and window]
TABLE SPLENDOR. Trim net-covered tablecloth with gift tape. For
centerpiece, tape goblet to cake plate. Set hurricane chimney or glass
vase on plate (a) and fill with tree balls. For tree outline, run gift
tape from chimney top to the plate edge.
[Illustration: a]
CATHEDRAL WINDOW. Let your imagination be your guide! Use crayon to draw
design. (Try tree shapes, holiday “scenes”, greetings.) For idea shown,
tape on triangles of colored cellophane. Then outline your design with
gift tape.
_Set the scene for fun with gay gift tape_
[Illustration: _All through your house a festive air will reign when
you let the holiday color of “Scotch” brand Gift Tape brighten
decorations, household objects. In colors, patterns, gleaming
metallics—gift tape has gone glamorous!_