COMPLETING THE “MAGIC BOW”:

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

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

(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.

Only the “Magic Bow” way lets you make these scissor-snip variations

Gift wraps to make eyes dance—and all stemming from the basic “Magic Bow”. Only “Sasheen” brand Ribbon, with its special backing, makes possible these ingenious variations.

Beauty team: “Sasheen” & color-matched gift papers

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”.

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”.

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).

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

Treat yourself to a selection of widths and colors—10¢, 25¢, 39¢.

KIDDIE CARDS. What good fun—when youngsters make their own cards. Needed: scissors, paper, lots of bright “Scotch” Gift Tape—and observe the lively results!

CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE. Let your imagination run riot! Use gay gift tape for a happy note on your wastebaskets, bulletin boards, mirrors, flowerpots, match books.

DOOR DECOR. Tape gift paper to tree-shaped cardboard. Add gift tapes to please. (Cover with plastic wrap for weather-proofing.) Tape on ornaments or rope beads.

FAMILY GREETING CARDS. Give the warmth and quick color of “Scotch” Gift Tape in holiday designs to popular photographic greeting cards. Pretty, so personal.

Make yours a “Friendship House” with these touch-of-tape ideas

Pretty way to decorate and please friends, too ... displaying their cards with the Christmas Magic touch of “Scotch” brand Cellophane Tape.

FRIENDSHIP WREATH. Simply tape Christmas cards to a “hula hoop” for dramatic wall decoration! (b).

“FRIENDSHIP GIFT” IDEA—NEW DÉCOR DISPENSER, 98¢. Attractive way to keep “Scotch” brand Cellophane Tape always at hand in kitchen, den or family room. Four home-décor colors—non-slip bottom for dispensing tape with one-hand ease—scratchproof rubber-padded base. Tape not included, so try this wrapping idea: Add a 59¢ economy-size roll (4 times the tape of a 25¢ roll) as the eye of a gay “Santa” face—plus ornament for eyeball, shaped paper for wink, cotton for beard. Wonderful gift for friends, neighbors—or as a party prize.

FRIENDSHIP TREE. Loop a length of tape around branch and fasten to Christmas card (a). Cards taped to mantel or mirror add a bright air, too! Note: Never use tape on wallpaper or painted walls.

GLITTER WANDS. For tree, mantel, staircase. Cut tape in varying lengths. Sprinkle with glitter, leaving a “bare” space at both ends. “Thread” ornament with tape at bottom end (c).

A potpourri of tips for home and gifts

WEATHERPROOF YOUR MAILING LABELS. Smart and simple trick when mailing gifts. Protect addresses from ink-smearing snow or rain: cover them completely with “Scotch” brand Cellophane Tape to help assure safe arrivals.

GIFT TAGS. A great new idea! “Scotch” brand Gift Tapes you can write on—plus bright stickers. 10 on a roll. Just snip them off and press down for new labeling speed and ease.

IDENTIFY GIFT GIVERS. End “thank you” note mix-ups. Keep “Scotch” Cellophane Tape at hand during the bustle of opening gifts: use it to attach givers’ names to packages (or to gifts) as they’re opened.

STOCKING STUFFER. Drop several rolls of “Scotch” Cellophane Tape ... or leftover rolls of Gift Tape ... in the youngsters’ Christmas stockings. Just watch them put the tape to creative use during many play time hours.

DAZZLE WREATH. Front-door dress-up with Glitter Bows (or any “Sasheen” bow). Make “Magic Bows”. Then press loop ends together (a) and cut V-notches in as many loops as you like. Back cutouts with “Scotch” Cellophane Tape and sprinkle with glitter. Form a wire coat hanger into a circle and tape or tie on bows.

CHRISTMAS STORY ON TAPE. The holiday classic, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”, re-told and pictured on a roll of “Scotch” Gift Tape. Fun to tell from start to finish on children’s gift wraps or Christmas cards.

CENTERPIECE CAKE. Focal point of your festive holiday table ... this gay cake with Fluffy White Frosting. Make 2 “Magic Bows” of “Sasheen”. Tie a bow to each side of a cluster of four candy canes; tuck in center of cake. Dot sides with crumbled candy cane.

COVER PACKAGES:

Front row, left to right: Tree Tapecraft. Gift tape makes tree design. Glitter Magic. Make Glitter Wands (see “Friendship House” page). Fasten with a long loop of tape, sticky side out; press flat. Sprinkle with glitter. Christmas Carnation. Make “Magic Bow”. Crush together loops, snip off ends (b). Glitter Bow. Make as in Dazzle Wreath, this page. Name Dropper. Spell out names with gay gift tape. Back row, left to right: Bow Magic. Make a large “Magic Bow”. Harum-Scarum. Even left-over ends of gift tape look glamorous here. Holly Bait. Add sprigs of holly (or pine) using “Scotch” Cellophane Tape.

WRITE IN for the “how-to” of creating flower bows the “Magic Bow” way. From daisies to dahlias, these “Sasheen” bows rate raves with little extra effort—glamorize gifts. Send to Dept. GBA-129, 3M Co., St. Paul 6, Minnesota.

“SCOTCH”, “SASHEEN”, “DECORETTE” and “MAGIC BOW” are registered trademarks of 3M Co., St. Paul 6, Minn. Export: 99 Park Ave., N.Y. Canada: London, Ontario. “Magic Bow” and method of making patented U.S. Pat. No. RE23835.

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