You know what adds a bit of sparkle to your gifts? Well, of course it’s all the love that you’re sending with it but it’s also the printed ribbons you’re using to pack them!

Ribbons are a highly underrated craft accessory that hasn’t been used to its truest potential. You can not only wrap and fold them in various unique formations but also personalize them according to your taste. Add a name or a wish, hang charms by them, or create entirely handmade ones—the sky is the limit to the creativity you can put into this!

However, if you feel overwhelmed by the wealth of options available for using ribbons creatively, here are a few tips that you’ll love.

The Basic Wrap

While you might’ve seen this style of using ribbons on wrapped gifts, it’s not as easy to do it if you don’t know the trick. Many people struggle with getting the basic wrap right. The ribbon either doesn’t stay in its place or turns over somewhere along the way. Here are a few tips to get it right.

1. Drape the ribbon along the horizontal length of the packet and stick it in place with transparent tape. (Make sure there are equal lengths hanging off from both sides)

2. Take the two ends of the ribbon all the way down to the bottom and cross them over in a single tie.

3. Bring the ends up along the height of the box and tie them at the top in a bow.

4. If you’re worried about the ribbons staying in place, use tape to your aid.

Themed Gifts for Parties

When it comes to customizing gifts according to the theme of the event or the occasion, using ribbons can work like a charm. All you need to do is get creative with the ways in which you can personalize the ribbon and go all out! Wrapping gifts is the least of all you can do with ribbons.

• Use colors according to the occasion. For instance, nothing works better on Valentine’s gifts than a red ribbon. Similarly, go with pastel pinks and powder blues with baby announcements.
• Why use a plain ribbon when you can use something handmade? You can also use yarn to weave a ribbon and use it creatively to suit the occasion. Nothing would please your granny more than woven ribbons on her 70^th birthday, if she’s loved her knitting needles all her life!
• Mix and match different colors to create something new!

Home Décor

You’ll be surprised to know the many uses of ribbon around the house. From tying a bow around the knife before cutting the birthday cake to fashioning cutlery covers, there’s no end to the ways in which ribbons can be brought to good use.

If you’re really into arts and crafts, you can take your ribbon game a step further and decorate your bedding with it. Drape it around your scented candles or weave them into table runners, it’s all up to you!

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