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Creating a swoon-worthy Christmas tree is everyone’s goal. Maybe your goal is to create two or three, or even more. Creating your Christmas tree with ribbon is the easiest way
to take your average Christmas tree all the way to amazing. Ribbon and bows add that decorator wow factor. The best part is that it’s easier than you think, especially with a little help from your friends. That’s where we come in 🙂
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There are many methods of decorating a Christmas tree with ribbon. Sometimes choosing which one to use is the hardest part. When you understand different style choices and have a vision for your tree it makes it easier. The only way to become an expert is through experimentation and practice. Decorate a Christmas Tree with Ribbon…Using Less
Ribbon can get expensive. So we’re always looking for ways to get the impact we want while using less ribbon. Here are some tips:
3 Main Ribbon Design Styles
Julie’s mesh ribbon is the perfect example of this haphazard tucking and placement style. Ribbon Buying Guide: Understanding RibbonEver wonder…
Making the most of ribbon starts with understanding it. When you understand the product you know how to buy it and what to pay for it. I love this ribbon buying guide for all those reasons.
Wired ribbon vs. Non-wired Ribbon
Solid vs. Mesh Ribbon
Bouncing MethodThe bouncing method can be used in all three placement options. Bouncing means taking the ribbon and tucking it, then “bouncing” a piece over the branches, then tucking again and so on, creating a ribbon-bouncing affect.
Organic Method
Types of Christmas Tree BowsBows are another fabulous way to decorate your Christmas tree with ribbon. One benefit of decorating with bows is that it uses less ribbon than covering the entire tree with lengths of ribbon. Just like ribbon styles, there are plenty of bow styles to choose from. Have fun playing with all of them. Simple Old-fashioned Bow
No-Bow Ribbons
Easy Big Christmas BowI have a blog post that details these gorgeous Christmas tree bows and how to make them. When to Use and Tips for Decorating your Christmas Tree with Ribbon and Easy Big Bows:
How To Make Easy Big Bows to Decorate your Christmas Tree with Ribbon:
Variation on the above “Big Bow” is a smaller version. Simply cut your ribbon lengths to 20-22 inches instead of the large 30″ for a smaller but equally show-stopping look for your Christmas tree. You can see in these photos of Jodie’s tree how layering just 2 ribbons still made a huge impact on her tree.
Jodie’s version is super simple. She doesn’t connect them. She just loops them and sticks them into the tree.
Here’s another close up view.
It’s Your Turn to Decorate Your Christmas Tree With RibbonFeel free to tailor the sizes to the size of your Christmas tree and your unique look you’re trying to achieve. These ideas are simply starting points for you to get creative and comfortable using ribbon to decorate your Christmas trees. There’s no right or wrong way. Once you get going we bet you’ll find new ways to use ribbon that are all your own. Remember our only rules for decorating
Merry Christmas Y’all! With love, jodie & julie
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Article Name How to Make the Perfect Christmas Bow to Decorate your Tree Description Want perfect bows every time? We show how to easily make decorative bows to add beauty to your Christmas tree, mantel, decor, packages and more. Author Publisher Name The Design Twins Publisher Logo |