No Christmas gift is complete until it's wrapped and tied with the perfect ribbon bow, so it stands to reason that your Christmas tree deserves the same attention. Christmas tree ribbon decorations provide a beautiful finishing touch to make it holiday-ready. Plus, it's a Christmas craft that's super simple to do and the style options are endless.

First things first: Choose a good ribbon. Remember, the type of ribbon you select helps set the holiday style you're after. For example, jute ribbon provides a natural, rustic look; plaid grosgrain ribbon is a good pick for a traditional Christmas scheme; and shimmery satin delivers a luxe look. Once you've picked your favorite ribbons, there are lots of ways to incorporate them into your Christmas tree decorations—from simple ribbon ties to a full-out ribbon explosion with ribbon bows, ribbon garlands, and even a ribbon tree topper. All of the ideas are easy to create and only require your favorite ribbon, a pair of sharp scissors, and a few clips for keeping things secure.

With ribbon and tools in hand, here's how to decorate your tree with...

...a ribbon garland: With a full roll of ribbon in hand, start at the top of your Christmas tree, securing the ribbon end to a top branch with a clip (such as those used for securing Christmas lights) and then winding your way around the tree, loosely going over and under branches along the way. If you want your garland to have more structure, choose a wire-edged ribbon. And don’t worry if you use up your roll of ribbon. End that length of garland in the back of the tree, tucking the end among the branches, and start the process again with a new roll of ribbon.

...vertical ribbon strands: Start by cutting six to eight strips of ribbon that are each approximately a foot longer than the height of your tree. Secure one end of each ribbon at the tree's top with a clip (we recommend choosing a large tree topper to hide all the ends) and then let each strand cascade down the entire height of the tree, occasionally tucking it behind branches to give the ribbon a nice shape.



From there, you can pile on the holiday decor with with homemade Christmas tree ornaments and lots of other fun Christmas tree decorating ideas.