The holiday season is in full swing and I finally started wrapping Christmas gifts this weekend! Christmas is my favorite holiday for the simple reason that I LOVE buying gifts for people. I also absolutely love wrapping all of the gifts!! I could spend an entire day with the Christmas tree lights on, the fireplace going, hot chocolate in hand, and wrapping gifts and I would be totally content!
Aside from wrapping all the gifts in pretty paper, I ALWAYS add ribbon to my wrapped presents. It makes them look so pretty and finished with that little extra touch! And…it’s super easy!
Below I will share how I add ribbon to my wrapped gifts. This is an easy 5-step process that requires no tape! It can also apply to any other special occasion, it doesn’t just have to be for Christmas gifts!
Ribbon On All 4 Sides
Step 1
Start to un-roll the amount of ribbon you think you will need and do a “mock run-through” so you can check how much you will need before you cut it. It will be easier to gauge how much you will need after reading this post!
To start, make sure the gift is flipped over so the top / front of your gift is facing down on the ribbon. Slowly pull the ribbon on either end until you have and equal amount on each side.
Step 2
Pull the ribbon tight on each end then criss-cross them at the center and pull them tight. You will now flip the present over with the criss-cross at the bottom of the gift. Make sure it is pulled tight, just not too tight (don’t rip your wrapping paper!).
Step 3
Take your two ribbon ends and tuck them under the single strand running across the opposite direction.
Step 4
Take the two ribbon ends and tie them in a knot around the single piece that is running in the opposite direction.
Step 5
Tie your bow (just like you would tie your shoe-lace!) Try to keep the design part of the ribbon facing up as you tie your bow.
And that’s it! You end up with ribbon running on all four sides of your present ending in a beautiful bow on top. And, it’s really easy to un-do so it doesn’t create a ton of hassle as people try to open their gift.
This method can also be used to connect gifts you want opened separately but go together! Just stack them and follow the same steps.
There are two other ways I add ribbon to gifts that I will show below.
Ribbon On Two Sides
This is super easy but still looks nice! Just set your gift face-up on the ribbon (which should be laid out on the floor with an even amount on each side) then bring it around and tie a pretty knot or ribbon!
Ribbon Added To A Bag
Most people don’t think about this, but you can 100% add decorative ribbon to a gift bag! I think it looks super cute and makes the bag look 10x nicer! Just tie a bow around the handle up against the bag or you can make a bow and then tape it onto the bag.
XOXO
Amanda
