It’s better to leave more ribbon hanging off the side than too little. You can always cut it shorter later.
If your ribbon has a right and wrong side, you may have to twist it twice so that you don’t see the wrong side of the ribbon.
Place your thumb against the twisted part to keep it secure as you wrap the ribbon around the back.
Keep your thumb over the ribbon on the top left corner so that it doesn’t fall off.
For a unique look, consider using two pieces of thin ribbon, and two pieces of slightly wider ribbon. You can also use two contrasting colors instead. Thick and/or wired ribbon is not a good choice. Use thin satin or balloon ribbon for best results.
If you used different widths and/or colors, be sure to alternate them.
Make sure that you are only taping the top ribbon to the bottom ribbon; don’t tape the ribbons to the box itself. You can also use glue dots (found in the scrapbooking aisle of an arts and crafts store) instead of double-sided tape.
Once again, keep the ribbons spaced no more than ¼ inch (0. 64 centimeters) apart.
For a nicer touch, weave the short ribbons through the long ribbons on the back, just like you did for the front.
Don’t be afraid to get creative! Try adding a nice tag, a pom pom or tassel, or even a pretty piece of foliage under the ribbon. [24] X Expert Source Amy GuerreroArts & Crafts Specialist Expert Interview. 9 October 2020.
