Decorative Packaging

How to Decorate a Christmas Tree With Ribbon

You can use holiday ribbons as garlands and as a substitute for tinsel, and you can even use a ribbon bow to top the Christmas tree instead of a star. Garlands can add a festive look to a tree, and help fill in gaps between the branches. Wide ribbon, with or without wire, works best for garlands. You’ll need enough of this type of ribbon to wrap around the tree several times, plus extra if you want to make a ribbon bow topper.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You’ll Need:
Christmas tree
2- to 3-inch wide ribbon
1/8-inch wide shiny ribbon
Scissors
Cardboard (optional)
Garlands
Step 1
Unroll a spool of 2- to 3-inch wide holiday ribbon. Cut the ends of the ribbon at a 45-degree angle to help prevent unraveling.
Step 2
Drape the ribbon over the branches of the Christmas tree like a garland, beginning at the back of the tree. Let the ribbon hang softly over the branches in a gentle wave-like pattern.
Step 3
Wrap the ribbon all the way around the tree. Cut the end of the ribbon at a 45-degree angle.
Step 4
Drape another garland or ribbon around the next layer of branches, several inches away from the first layer of ribbon.
Step 5
Continue adding garlands of ribbon until the Christmas tree looks well balanced.