Christmas ribbons are a fun (and easy!) way to add some festive detail to your holiday decor. Use them to decorate a Christmas tree by tying bows on the ends of the boughs, spruce up a wreath or garland with a fresh look for the season, or add that perfect finishing touch to your gift wrap. If you traditionally use some of the same decorations year after year, adding even just a few ribbon strands can make your decor feel fresh or adapt it to this season’s theme.
To keep things feeling thoughtful and not too matchy-matchy, try mix-and-match prints designed by Etsy sellers to coordinate without overpowering. If you’re using different prints, though, some consistency is helpful in making your home feel thoughtfully decorated so try using at least one Christmas ribbon pattern in multiple places.
Hand-shaped Christmas ribbon bows are a modern alternative to traditional tree toppers. You can add a few bow-tails that stream down your tree, weaving in and out of the branches. This is a handy trick for making short, stout trees appear a bit taller.
Narrow Christmas ribbon is also a decorative way to hang your ornaments on the tree or stairway garland. Simply place the ribbon through the ornament top and create a small, secure knot.
Don’t forget the area under your tree! Add some dimension to your favorite tree skirt by topping it with some artfully gathered ribbon near the base of the tree, or give the skirt a fresh new look by stitching on a new ribbon border.
No matter your decorating style this holiday season, from rustic to glam and everywhere in between, discover a selection of handcrafted Christmas ribbon straight from small shops on Etsy.