How To Make Bows...

With Christmas on it's way it's time to learn how to make bows!
It's the the season for bows, because you need -
Bows for trees...
Bows for gifts...
Bows for wreaths...
Bows for the decor...
Today I am sharing links to a variety of bow making tutorials that offer you clear, step by step instructions.
So lets get bow making!

How to make Burlap Bows For A Christmas Tree
The 'Simple Burlap Tree' Bow
Via Me ;) 
Instructions HERE
How to make a tulle bow
The 'Tulle Fluff' Bow
via Lamberts Lately
Photographic tutorial HERE.
How to make fancy ribbon bows
The 'Fancy' Ribbon Bow
video instruction via Hallmark & Giftology HERE.
How to make fancy bows
The 'Paper' Bow
Via Charlets Website
The pattern and instructions are HERE.

How to Make Paper Curls for gifts
'Paper Curls' Bow
via source.
How to make bows for gifts
The 'Simple' Bow
Instruction video HERE.
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The Only Thing...

Gosh, time has flown.
The Christmas countdown is almost here...
and this quote will be the last for the year.
That's because at Mia Bella Passions over the coming month 
- you guessed it - 
will be all about Christmas.
I have saved the best for last...
well I think so anyway.
This quote is my 'absolute all-time fav'.
It is so romantic, and it's so me.


I Love you quotes


The only thing I am guilty of is loving in floods not raindrops.

Words shared with a beautiful raindrops on flowers image.

Enjoy!

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Christmas Craft & Decor Ideas Year By Year...

Let's revisit Mia Bella Passions' past years of festive crafts and decor
Nothing like a little help with ideas when you are just starting your Christmas planning...   

2014

Christmas craft Christmas craft
Diy Christmas Decorations Christmas craft
Christmas craftDiy Christmas Decorations

Christmas craft Christmas craft 
 Christmas craftChristmas craftChristmas craft
Christmas craftChristmas craft

2013

Christmas Paper craftChristmas Craft
DIY Christmas SignsDIY Christmas sign
Christmas Inspiration from Mia Bella Passions.  :)
Now let's get creating!
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Deconstructed Framed Paper Flower...

DIY Paper art
The 'Deconstructed Framed Paper flower is incredibly easy to create.
It's a super handcrafted gift idea.
DIY Paper art
To make you will need:
An old music sheet
A sheet of pretty craft paper.
A cd to use as a circle guide.
A box type frame that is sized 9 x 7 inches
Craft Glue
Pen & scissors
DIY Paper art
Step One:  Place cd on the music sheet and draw a circle.
DIY Paper art
Cut out the circle.
DIY Paper art
Cut a spiral as shown.
DIY Paper art
In pen, draw wavy edges on the outer edge of the cut spiral.
Cut them out. 
DIY Paper art
Step Two: Cut the pretty craft paper to fit the inside of the frame.
Use the frames mat as a guide.
DIY Paper art
Step Three:  Manipulate the music sheet swirl into flower shape.
Then let it deconstruct.
Place onto your craft paper that has been cut to the frame size,
and glue in about three spots to hold it in place.
It will have a 3 dimensional look.
DIY Paper art
Step Four: Place in the frame (without the mat)
DIY Paper art
I love the soft neutral and pastel colours...
lovingly crafted... 
Now that's a special thing to gift.

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DIY Jar Of Roses Bookend...

DIY Bookend
This DIY 'Jar Of Roses'  Bookend is super simple to make...

And the perfect solution to the 'book slide' shelf problem.

 You will need some artificial roses in the colour of your choice.
I chose pink because the moth artwork on the shelf above has pink in it.

 You will need a jar.
I used a square storage jar from Briscoes.
It is a 946ml one and really heavy.
They are $19.99 full price, but I waited until they were on sale and of course got a bargain.  :)

                     Arabella (The Mia Bella Passions Blog creation inspector) had to approve!
 You may proceed!

 Next I found some old brooches and bits.

 And placed one bling pretty in the front panel of the jar.
To hide the plastic seal on the lid, 
I tied a pink gauze ribbon into a small bow.

 The weight of the jar holds the books upright.
Hooray - no more book slide!
The 'Jar Of Roses' Bookend looks super pretty too...
pink and bling - what more could a girl want?

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Today I choose JOY...



Beautiful JOY Quotes
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