How Do You Use Wire Ribbon On A Christmas Tree?
Wired ribbon is one of the greatest decorating inventions ever. Perfectly sculpted garlands and bows are frozen in place throughout the entire holiday season, standing up to jostling party goers and curious children’s fingers alike. Using wired ribbon as a Christmas tree garland is so easy, it ought to be illegal. The results will have even the wannabe Martha Stewarts in your neighborhood clapping their hands. Buy enough garland to cover your entire tree. An average-width tree will need about nine feet of garland per foot of tree height, so a six foot tree will need 36 feet of garland. Buy a little more if your tree is especially wide. Beginning at the top of the tree, swag the garland after the lights are on and before the ornaments are hung. If needed, twist the garland around the branches so it won’t slip off. Do not make the dips uniform; alternate them from level to level to create a more dynamic look. Hide the end of the ribbon by wrapping it around a branch or tucking it out of