Maritime Knots. Materials: Directions: Red jute twine Scissors

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1 Maritime Knots Red jute twine 1. Measure twine to gift box size (with a little extra). 2. Cut 6 equal lengths. 3. Separate into two sets of 3 strands. 4. Form each into a loop. 5. Arrange side-by-side. 6. Lay one loop over the other. 7. Weave together in an over-under pattern. 8. Slowly pull the ends to tighten the knot and adjust strands. 9. Position the yarn on the gift box. 10. Wrap around, crossing on the underside of the box. 11. Tie loose ends on the sides. 12. Trim excess thread.

2 Wood Gift Bow Veneer edging, oak (2 x8 pack) Glue sticks (extra strength) Glue gun Clips (2) Ruler Pencil Cut 20" strip, glue ends together. Glue ends to center. Clip while glue dries if needed. Cut 8" strip, wrap around middle and glue ends on back. Clip while glue dries if needed. Cut two 5" strips. Mark where they will be glued on back. Glue strips to each side. Clip while glue dries if needed. Cut ribbon ends on 5" strips. Tape on back to stick to gift. Tip: Use clips for gluing. The glue on veneer is heat activated and will get too hot for fingers to hold while gluing.

3 Pom-Pom Toppers Yarn Strong thread Pom-pom maker Sharp scissors 1. Extend one pair of semi-circular arms out from the pom pom maker. Hold the maker in one hand and place the tail end of your selected yarn under your thumb to hold it securely. With your other hand wrap the yarn around the extended pair of arms. Wrap until the arms are completely covered and the semi-circular space is completely filled with wrapped yarn. When you've finished wrapping, fold the arms back into the make and cut the yarn. 2. Extend the second set of arms out from the maker and wrap in the same manner you wrapped the first pair. When you've finished wrapping, fold the arms back into the make and cut the yarn. 3. Turn the pom pom maker on its side. Take a sharp pair of scissors and cut the wrapped yarn, following along the channel between the two halves of the maker. 4. When you're finished cutting, take a length of thread and slide it into the channel between the two halves of the maker, wrap it around and tie a tight knot. Next wrap it in reverse to the opposite side, tie another tight knot and then double knot it. 5. Extend both sets of arms out from the maker and separate the two halves of the maker and set aside. 6. Take the pom pom by the thread tails and shake it out. Next flatten the pom pom into a disc and trim the edges to create a circular shape. Rotate the pom pom,

4 flatten it into a disk and trim again. Repeat this multiple times until the pom pom is a circular orb shape. 7. Take the pom pom again by the thread tails and shake it to reveal any longer pieces of yarn that may need to be trimmed. And your pom pom is complete! Helpful Tips: Use almost any type of fiber to create your pom poms -- consider sewing thread, embroidery floss, acrylic, wool or cotton yarn. The thread tails can be used to tie your pom pom to another items, or trimmed according to your desired use.

5 Peekaboo Boxes Gift box Crinkled paper Cellophane Decorative ribbon Gift tag Sharpie Faux snow blanket Large box Construction paper Paint cans Gift Box 1. Fill gift box with crinkled paper. 2. Individually wrap cookies in cellophane and tie with a decorative ribbon. 3. Place cookies in box. 4. Package with a decorative ribbon. 5. Write a note on the gift tag and tie onto box. 6. Wrap gift box in a faux snow blanket. 7. Place in a larger box. Paint Can 1. Wrap empty paint cans with construction paper. 2. Tie on decorative ribbon with a gift tag. 3. Fill paint can with crinkled paper. 4. Package cookies and place in the paint can. 5. Put on the paint can lid.

6 Perler Bead Gift Tags Paper with printed design Tape Perler beads Perler bead grid Iron Baker s twine Thread 1. Print out a design of your choice on paper. 2. Cut out the design and place underneath the perler bead grid. 3. Secure in place with tape. 4. Position perler beads on design. 5. Cover with iron-on paper 6. Slowly iron. 7. Flip design and iron on the other side. 8. Cut baker s twine. 9. Thread twine through a bead to create a hanging loop. 10. Tie perler bead onto gift.

7 Classic Ribbons Gift wrapping paper Decorative ribbon Tape 1. Wrap paper around gift box and cut off excess. 2. Fold down the first open end and tape along the seam. 3. Repeat on the opposite side. 4. Fold edges into a triangle. 5. Fold over the bottom flap for a clean line and tape closed. 6. Repeat on the opposite end. 7. Measure ribbon to the size of the box. 8. Make on short and one long tail. 9. Cross on top of the box. 10. Wrap the long tail under and around the bottom of the box. 11. Tie into a knot. 12. Create a loop with the short tail. 13. Tie the long tail around and through to form the second loop. 14. Pull the loops to tighten and trim ends.