Brighten up holiday decor with Christmas grosgrain ribbon. You can use this versatile ribbon to make your home, crafts and favors festive for the holidays.
No matter how you prefer to decorate, there are plenty of ways to do so with this awesome accessory. Here are a few suggestions on using it to show off your unique aesthetic sensibilities.
Give Gifts a Bit More Flair
Wrapping a gift with ribbon may seem like an obvious idea, but you don’t have to do it in a conventional way. There are plenty of stylistic options that imbue your gift with special personality you just wouldn’t get by having it wrapped at the store.
Explore Gift Wrapping Ideas with Christmas Grosgrain Ribbon
- Tie a flashy striped or patterned grosgrain ribbon around a gift wrapped in plain brown butcher paper. This creates a more rustic look that meshes well with evergreen decorations.
- Use your favorite wide ribbon to make a single loop around your gift or package to create a clean effect.
- Layer multiple ribbons with a sheer variety on top to create a textured wrap.
- If you do not have time to wrap a gift or stocking stuffer, simply tie a ribbon around the item for gift wrapping on the go!
Decorate More Than Just Trees
Tinsel garland is commonly used to adorn Christmas trees, but flocking Christmas grosgrain ribbons around the branches can make a beautiful alternative to garland as well. And by using grosgrain ribbons around the house, you may be able to spread the cheer a bit further.
Explore Household Decoration Ideas with Christmas Grosgrain Ribbon
- Loose arcs of grosgrain above doorways and around window sashes make perfect spots for hanging extra decorations.
- Create backdrops for mistletoe, pine cones, and other naturalistic seasonal decors by adding a few ribbons around other fixtures.
- For areas of the house that lack convenient space for large decorations, a Christmas grosgrain ribbon can be the perfect way to add some holiday spirit to an undecorated space. Consider adding them near bar carts, bathrooms, or even outdoor sitting areas to create a cohesive look throughout the home.
Make Better Cards
Why choose an impersonal store-bought card when you can impress family and friends with your own handmade alternatives?
Explore Decorating Cards with Christmas Grosgrain Ribbon
- Using a blank card or folded piece of card stock, decorate the exterior with your own artwork, glued sections of grosgrain ribbon and scrapbooking supplies. Simple patterns, like horizontal red and green stripes made of individual glued ribbons, are usually easiest for beginners. They also leave lots of room for your special messages of holiday cheer.
- Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can mix things up with layered, translucent and bicolor ribbons. Remember that your card has the best chance of surviving shipping and handling if you keep the ribbon decorations flat. If you do decide to add folds, bends or bows, you may wish to lightly iron them first to flatten the parts you’re going to glue down. These custom cards are awesome vehicles for family photos and other personal mementos.
- An alternative to decorating a card with a ribbon is by using the ribbon as a fastener for the card. This provides them the experience of opening up a gift as they open the card, unfastening the bow in place. Like the above tips, make sure that before you place the card in an envelope that the ribbon shutting the card closed is properly fastened and ironed down to prevent crumbling.
Accessorize Yourself
Why should your surroundings be the only things that get into the seasonal spirit? Though grosgrain ribbons are commonly used for hair bows, they aren’t the only option. There are several other accessories this ribbon is ideal for.
Add extra Christmas sentiment to a favorite stylish hat by making a smooth loop of ribbon to circle the main body. Use a safety pin or hat pin to secure the ribbon, and you’ll be able to switch colors to match your mood.
If you have jewelry supplies like earring hooks and posts, you can make cool bow earrings using thin, 1/8″ grosgrain. This might take a few tries, so practice forming the bow on a flat surface instead of gluing it right to the earring base and going for it. Glue each bow together before affixing it to the earring base.
Medium-width grosgrain also makes nice fashion belts. Combine a length of your favorite Christmas color with a flower made from a contrasting hue or shade for extra style points.
Welcome Your Guests
Hosting the whole extended family for a while? Make sure to provide guests with the wow-factor as soon as they get comfortable by decorating with Christian grosgrain ribbons! Whether you’re looking to add some holiday touches to bedrooms or the dining room, these ribbons will be sure to dazzle and delight with every sight.
- If they’re staying in specific rooms, wrap each door in a simple cross or bow as you’d see on a traditional Christmas gift. Add a large gift tag with each person’s name on it to create a cool present effect that instantly makes visitors feel at home.
- Fasten silverware and napkins using Christian grosgrain ribbon. Feel free to add ribbons to any table decor already existing or even to the stem of drinkware. This is a simple way to make sure that once guests sit down to eat they instantly feel the holiday spirit.
- To add a touch of decor to the bathroom, wrap any of the guest’s towels or washcloths in a Christmas grosgrain ribbon. The ribbon instantly adds a dash of upscaled holiday hospitality for the guest.
Find Quality Ribbons at Paper Mart!
The holiday season is all about the little things that make us feel extra special. With the addition of a beautiful ribbon, you can instantly elevate your gift-giving and holiday decorating style. Do you use Christmas grosgrain ribbon during your favorite season? For more inspirations, check out the rest of the Paper Mart blog. Explore Paper Mart’s wide selection of Christmas grosgrain ribbons, perfect for gift-giving, decorating, or adding some extra flair to your holiday cards. Your loved ones will be awestruck at the attention to detail and quality materials Paper Mart is proud to provide. Check out the diverse options here!
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For more inspiration about the best ways to use Christmas grosgrain ribbon, check out the rest of the Paper Mart blog to learn more.
Do you sell 5 1/2″ wide poly burlap ? Thanks.
Hi Brenda!
While we do not currently offer 5-1/2″ poly burlap, we do have a wide variety of burlap or faux (poly) burlap options. Please feel free to take a look at our collection here: https://www.papermart.com/jute-fabric/id=50675-index. We know you’ll find something to coordinate with your needs!