How To Decor Christmas Tree With Ribbon
Your ribbon should be an addition to the existing decor to highlight it which means that you should first hang all your christmas ornaments and only then add ribbons.
How to decor christmas tree with ribbon. Keeping an even width between each ring. A pair of wire cutters if you are using wired ribbon a step ladder to reach the top of the tree. With ribbon and tools in hand here s how to decorate your tree with a ribbon garland.
Or if you have a real tree ornament hooks or small cuts of wire can be used to secure the ribbon. 1 to 2 spools of extra wide ribbon wired ribbon is good but not necessary a pair of sciassors. If you want your garland to have more structure choose a wire edged ribbon.
To decorate with ribbon simply cut a few strips attach them to your tree and make 2 billowed tufts per piece. Christmas tree ribbon ideas click here for my favorite source of wired ribbon. Materials for the spiraling ribbon christmas tree.
The wired edge allows the ribbon to be bent easily and tucked into the tree without readjusting later. The technique is the same as vertical ribbon decoration but instead of working down in a line you drape the ribbon around the tree like tinsel. Wrap the ribbon around the tree twisting it occasionally to make it look curly and setting it on branches to hold it in place.
Ribbons are quite versatilefor christmas tree decorating. As you go round twist a branch around the ribbon for security. Beginning at the top of the tree secure the ribbon to the top center branch with the floral wire.
Apart from the keepsake christmas tree ornaments your tinsel twinkle lights and other decorations you use for the christmas tree consider putting ribbon on a christmas tree. At the end of the ribbon add floral wire and attach it to a limb at the back of the tree. Whether it s patterned solid gauzy sparkly or satiny a ribbon creates the ideal final touch for the holiday tree.