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Create your own eco-friendly Furoshiki gift wrap


 

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Furoshiki, the ancient Japanese art of wrapping, can make your gifts a li’l greener. Learn the Yotsu Musubi folding pattern below, then teach your fam!  
 
How-to: Make your own Furoshiki square fabric based on the directions in the Dec/Jan ’12 issue. Or, use a vintage silk scarf or large handkerchief.

 

To fold the 4-Tie Wrap (Yostu Musubi):


1. Lay fabric square on a flat surface. Place gift diagonally on the fabric.
 

2. Bring up opposite corners and tie them once in the middle.
 

3. Ends of the tie should point towards bare corners.
 

4. Bring up the remaining two corners and tie on top of first tie, with the ends of the tie facing in the opposite direction.
 
 
5. Arrange so each flap adequately covers one side of the box, and the bow on top has four ends peeking out.
 

6. Pull ties tight and voilà!
 

 
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BY JESSICA D'ARGENIO WALLER ON 11/15/2011 12:00:00 AM

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So I have $20 and five besties that I really love and appreciate. I wanna give them something homemade and special this Christmas. I just can't think of anything I could do with my budget. Any ideas? Smile




Hey honey, it's a tight budget but it's def possible! Since you want it to be homemade, how about making each of them a piece of jewelry? You could buy some beads and make necklaces or bracelets that are similar. It'd be nice if you guys wore it together to represent your friendship! Or maybe you could make special t-shirts, put together a collage of pictures, etc. Get creative! There's so much you could do at home! 
Amalia E.

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by DisneyMovieLover on 11/28/2011 1:52:18 AM

 
 

If you like cute, crafty things, then come join my club: DIY Queens!! Get a bunch of cute artsy ideas for gifts, your room, and much more!!! Check it out! :-D

Also see my Fashion Forcastors <3 club for great tips and discussions! (there are also position openings for this club, so be sure to do that, too!)
Thanks!

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by tinyfire14 on 11/23/2011 6:01:38 PM

 
 

this is so cool- im defininetly gonna use this!

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by carrieunderwoodfan on 11/17/2011 11:53:25 AM

 
 


MOD MOD MOD
where can i find cute but cheap pieces of fabric i could use for this without having to sew the pieces together?


 


Lynae P.

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by guitargirl7321 on 11/16/2011 8:58:06 PM

 
 

Hey guys! Love the Legend of Zelda series? Then join my club, Legend of Zelda Fan Club! Smile

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by theatergirl341 on 11/16/2011 8:01:01 PM

 
 

Sounds Cool!!

Join my club- Orchestra Nerds and Band Geeks!! It's just a loose and fun club where you can talk about anything- but especially music Smile Go to my profile to join!!

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by svds on 11/16/2011 6:46:33 PM

 
 

Yea so i renewed in August and i got the O/N issue last week. Will it mess up my entire subscription?

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by kewauneegal on 11/16/2011 7:19:22 AM

 
 

That wrapping cloth is so cute! I'm definitely gonna use this trick instead of wrapping paper! Thanks GL Smile

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by Luv2Sing16 on 11/15/2011 6:40:12 PM

 
 

idk if my last comment posted or not nut tha was pasted from an old one i copied in like april

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by zumba on 11/15/2011 5:06:49 PM

 
 

CHECK OUT MY CLUB: Fashionistas and fitness IF U NEED ADVICE OR HAV ADVICE TO GIVE ON FASHION OR FITNESS...OR IF U JUST WANNA B A PART OF A REALLY SUPER SPECTACULARLY COOL CLUB...REMEMBER SUMMER'S COMING UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by zumba on 11/15/2011 5:05:36 PM

 
 

SOO CUTE!
Im getting my mom earring so this is perfect!

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by imjustbeautifulmex] on 11/15/2011 1:20:55 PM

 
 

MOD! I just got the October/November issue yesterday but I thought i would get the December/January issue.




Hey girl if you got the wrong issue then ask a parent to call the office and talk to the subscription desk for some extra help.  
Ana D.

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by BriannaM911 on 11/15/2011 6:50:37 AM

 
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