Easy Christmas Decorating with Ribbon

Ribbon in bold colors and rich textures can turn a ho-hum package into a show-stopping present. See how ribbon can do the same for your Christmas decorating.

Ribbon Garland

Use wire-edge ribbon to create a shapely Christmas garland for your mantel or windows. Insert evenly spaced pushpins or wire nails at the top of your mantel or window frame. Drape one color of wired ribbon across the surface, wrapping around the nails or pins to secure. Allow the ribbon to drape down between each nail about half the length of the hanging tails. Repeat with other colors of ribbon.