How to: Dryer Sheet Bows

I sometimes use dryer sheets to fluff up clothing or towels and always feel bad for just tossing them away after one load.  I wondered if I could use them for something besides laundry or cleaning, so I tried to make decorations from them.

First, I cut each sheet in half.

Then I pinched the sheets in the middle and secured them with string. I made it look a little neater by cutting the ends close to the knot.

This bow can be used as is, but I wanted something a little rounder…

so I simply trimmed the corners a little.

I then used the same string to decorate this little gift and thought it looked great.  The bonus for scented dryer sheets is that the gift will smell lovely too

Try them for gifts, greeting cards, notebook decorations or even as pencil toppers (all you need is a dab of glue)!